People And Places category: 11583 books

For more than 200 years, U.S. presidents have lived and worked in the executive mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.—commonly known as the White House. The executive mansion received its nickname in 1798, when its stone exterior was painted white to seal it from moisture and prevent...

"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail Today, more people live in cities than in rural areas....

"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail Think Africa, and many people think of brutal war,...

George Son would do anything for his daughter, Anulica. He wants to protect her from everything the world throws her way. But as an African American child growing up in modern America, Anulica has to deal with unimaginable prejudice and danger. George wants to help his daughter—but he’s afraid...

Aung San Suu Kyi was born to lead. Following in the footsteps of her dissident father, Aung San, she has resisted the machinations of a corrupt government for years and paid dearly for it. In a largely biographical format, this book details Aung's rise as an opposition leader in Myanmar (formerly...

Everyone has embarrassing moments at school . . . even your favorite celebs! Includes info about One Direction, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Taylor Swift, and more! Sure, being a superstar may look like it's all red-carpet events, fabulous parties, and premieres. But the fact is, your...

Linda is fun and friendly, but she doesn’t fit. The kids at Kendall Grade School buy their clothes at Black’s, the rich people’s store, but not Linda. They never flunk, or miss school, and they get to go swimming every day in the summer, but not Linda. In seventh grade Linda uncovers a secret that will change her life forever.

Yacouba Sawadogo was the village idiot. At least that was what everyone in his small province of Yatenga in Burkina Faso thought. After all, everyone knew that you broke up the hard ground and planted your crops during the rainy season. Without rain, the crops would never grow.And who planted trees...

Antonio Willie Giroux lived in a hotel his mother ran on the edge of a lake. He loved to explore the woods and look for animals, but they always remained hidden away. One hot, dry summer, when Antonio was almost five, disaster struck: a fire rushed through the forest. Everyone ran to the lake-the...

Hear “abominable” and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear “snowman” and you think adorable. But put the two words together—Abominable Snowman—and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature—even...

This book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for people living in ancient China during the periods known as the Mythological, Historical and First Dynasty period of the Imperial era. It covers the Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty and Han Dynasty...

All About Indonesia takes kids on an exciting adventure through one of the world's largest and most culturally diverse nations. This Indonesian children's book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this rapidly growing Asian country. Along the way, young readers will...

Mowgli’s story comes to life in this classic retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Migy Blanco. Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He’s been learning the...

From a Newbery Award–winning author: These seven beloved classics beautifully capture growing up and overcoming challenges across America.   In her Regional America series, author and illustrator Lois Lenski presents realistic portrayals of unforgettable young people facing hardships and triumphs...