Social Science
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Learning about Antarctica
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for Read More →
Learning about Asia
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about… Read More →
Learning about Australia
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Australia is the smallest continent, known for having the largest coral reef in the world. But did you know that Australia is the only continent that is also a country? Or that one-third of… Read More →
Learning about Europe
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
Europe is a marvelous continent, made up of about fifty countries. But did you know that the smallest country in the world—Vatican City—is in Europe? Or that Europe is the only continent with Read More →
Learning about North America
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
North America is an incredible continent, stretching from the polar ice cap almost to the equator. But did you know that the world's hottest place is in North America? Or that there are more… Read More →
Learning about South America
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Do You Know the Continents?
South America is a remarkable continent, with its lush Amazon rain forest and its vibrant cities. But did you know that South America has the world's highest waterfall? Or that a South… Read More →
Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? Explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring… Read More →
Legendary Bigfoot
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
For decades, people have claimed to have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot just a silly prank? Readers discover the truth about Bigfoot in this book! Read More →
Legendary Underdogs: The Legends of Ali Baba and Sunjata
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits… Read More →
Legends of the Afterlife
From the Series Death Uncovered
A soul travels to the ancient Egyptian underworld. There, it is weighed by Osiris, the god of the underworld. If the soul is light enough, it will live forever in the Field of Reeds. But if… Read More →
Let's Find Ads in Magazines
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
Magazines have stories, pictures, and ads. Companies put ads in magazines to sell products. What do magazine ads look like? And what is their purpose? Readers will learn to identify and… Read More →
Let's Find Ads on Clothing
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
What do the words and pictures on your shirt or shoes mean? Why did someone put those things on your clothes? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on… Read More →
Let's Find Ads on Food Packages
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
Many foods come in colorful packages with pictures and words. What do the pictures and words mean? How do they influence us? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements… Read More →
Let's Find Ads on Signs
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
Indoor and outdoor signage can provide directions, warnings, and information. Some signs advertise products too. How can you tell which signs are ads? And how do they influence us? Readers… Read More →
Let's Find Ads on the Internet
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
Internet website offer information and entertainment. But many websites have ads too. What do ads on the Internet look like? Why are they there? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate… Read More →
Let's Find Ads on TV
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Learn about Advertising
What do television ads look like? How can you tell that ads are not part of TV shows? Why do companies make TV ads? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on… Read More →
Librarian Tools
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Community Helpers Tools of the Trade
Welcome to the amazing world of libraries! Did you know that librarians use a lot of special tools to help people find the books and information they need? In this book, we'll take a closer… Read More →
Libraries Past and Present
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Past and Present
From card catalogs to computers, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts libraries of the past to libraries of the present! Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
Treat young readers to this delightfully scary yet fun and kid-friendly series about ghosts, haunted places, mummies, and more. Each book takes a nonfiction approach to these spooky,… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Famous Places — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Explore some of the world's most fascinating structures and natural places in this visually stimulating series. Compelling photographs and engaging text take readers on a journey through the… Read More →
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Little Sima and the Giant Bowl: [A Chinese Folktale]
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Little Sima’s village in China was suffering from a 100 years without rain. Then a wizard gave the Sima family a giant porcelain bowl. He said this gang would turn their luck around. Sure… Read More →
Live Oak Media eReadalong Collection — Live Oak Media eReadalong Set
From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong
eReadalongs are eBooks integrated with the fully-produced, high-quality audio productions that distinguish Live Oak Media in the field of children's recordings. Read by the most prominent… Read More →
Lobe Your Brain: What Matters about Your Grey Matter
Kids know that their brain does a lot, like make them move, smile, remember, think, feel, and emote. But do they know how it really works? Readers will take a tour of the lobes of the human… Read More →
Look Closely (LOOK! Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Look Closely (LOOK! Books ™)
In Look Closely, readers are challenged to identify people, plants, animals, structures, and objects from an extreme close-up of each one. An accompanying riddle provides clues. The complete… Read More →