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A Mexican Christmas
In Oaxaca, Mexico, Christmas lasts for more than one day--it lasts almost an entire month! All month long, children and their families celebrate with parades, fiestas, fireworks, dancing, and Read More →
Antarctica
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. The average temperature is –58 degrees F. Brrr! That’s why no one lives there. But there are lots of animals. Penguins, Walruses and Polar Bears are… Read More →
Arctic Ice Loss
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Spotlight on Climate Change
Climate change is causing Arctic ice to melt quicker than it can be replaced. But what happens when there is less Arctic ice? Discover what Arctic sea ice is and why it is important, how… Read More →
Asia
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents
Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia. Read More →
A Story About Afiya
From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books
Every day, Afiya wakes to a brand new day and a clean white dress, ready for her adventures to begin… Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records… Read More →
A Timeline History of the Declaration of Independence
From the Series Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings
By the 1760s, most American colonists had become fed up with British rule. They were tired of the unfair taxes and not being able to create their own laws, and cries for revolution were… Read More →
A Timeline History of the Early American Republic
From the Series Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings
In September 1783, the United States signed a peace treaty with Great Britain. This event officially ended the Revolutionary War. More importantly, it proclaimed the United States an… Read More →
A Timeline History of the Mexican-American War
From the Series Timeline Trackers: Westward Expansion
By the early and mid-nineteenth century, many US citizens were moving westward. Some of them settled in the territories of Texas and California, which belonged to Mexico at that time. In 1835 Read More →
A Timeline History of the Thirteen Colonies
From the Series Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings
In the spring of 1607, an English ship landed at modern-day Virginia. The ship's passengers quickly built shelters and a fort. Their settlement, Jamestown, was the first permanent English… Read More →
A Timeline History of the Transcontinental Railroad
From the Series Timeline Trackers: Westward Expansion
In the early nineteenth century, much of the land west of the Mississippi River was not yet part of the United States. Many people dreamed of settling this huge area, but the journey to get… Read More →
A Trip to the Science Museum with Sesame Street ®
From the Series Sesame Street ® Field Trips
Elmo and Sesame Street friends take readers on a tour of a science museum. Readers learn about math, technology, and how to make observations. About the Sesame Street ® Field Trips series:… Read More →
Attack on Pearl Harbor
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the US military base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Following the attack, the United States would officially… Read More →
Australia
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Continents
Australia is the smallest continent, and the only continent that is also made up of only one country. It is home to over twenty million people, as well as a large variety of plants and… Read More →
A Visit to the Fire Station
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
Ring, ring! That's the fire station alarm signaling there is a fire! Fire stations play an important part in alerting firefighters to fires, and they have many other features too. Discover… Read More →
A Visit to the Library
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
A library is a vibrant place with books, people, computers, meeting spaces, and more! Come visit the library through carefully leveled text and fresh, colorful photos. Critical thinking… Read More →
A Visit to the Museum
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
What do you know about history? A museum is a place where you can learn more about history, art, and culture. Discover what a museum has to offer with carefully leveled text and full-color… Read More →
A Visit to the Nature Center
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
Where can you go to learn about animals and plants in their natural habitats? The nature center offers an exciting experience of what is happening in nature when no one is looking. From bird… Read More →
A Visit to the Orchard
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
Come along and pick some apples at the orchard! There is plenty of fall fun to be had by all. You can pick apples from the groves of trees and maybe even share a cup of apple cider! Readers… Read More →
A Visit to the Zoo
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go
Do you like to see animals up close and personal? If so, then the zoo is the place for you! From exotic animals to amazing marine life, the zoo is a great place for learning about animals and Read More →
Baseball Superstars
From the Series All-Time Best Athletes (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Baseball has had many superstars in its long history. But who was the best? Explore the stats and relive the greatest moments in baseball history while counting down the best to ever play the game. Read More →
Basketball Superstars
From the Series All-Time Best Athletes (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Many players have raised the bar in basketball. But which player was the best? Discover the greatest players in basketball history through fun facts and incredible stats. Read More →
Being a Good Citizen: A kids' guide to community involvement
From the Series Start Smart ™ — Community
Whether it's raising money for a charity or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself. Read More →
BTS: K-Pop Fan Favorites
From the Series In the Spotlight (UpDog Books ™)
Boy band sensation BTS has taken the world by storm. These talented K-pop icons have soared to the top of the music world and earned an army of loyal fans. Learn all about the stars of this… Read More →
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
From the Series Gateway Biographies
BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →