People And Places category: 11583 books

“When Barbara Jordan talked, we listened.” —Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton Congresswoman Barbara Jordan had a big, bold, confident voice—and she knew how to use it! Learn all about her amazing career in this illuminating and inspiring picture book biography of the...

The Adventures of Boken is the first in a series of e-books about the life and times of a real life miniature Schnauzer, Boken, who is currently 4.5 years old and lives on the Costa del Sol, in Southern Spain.This e-book is an introduction to this lovable little boy, whose stories are real...

In 1861 the United States was at a crossroads. People in the Southern states believed that Northerners were trying to change their way of life. People in the North were upset that Southerners wanted to govern themselves. The issue of slavery was caught in the middle. As the events of the Civil War unfolded, each side fought for what they believed in.

Without curiosity, the world does not move forward. Curiosity is what drives ingenuity and innovation. Curiosity is a habit of mind and an approach to life that can be practiced, nurtured, and sustained. The benefits of curiosity, especially among teens, are many and great, including greater engagement...

Join Carole P. Roman on a trip to the Northern Hemisphere and learn about Norway- The Land Of the Midnight Sun. In this exciting series, children are able to read about the many things we share in this great, big world of ours. If You Were Me and Lived in...Norway describes many things that make that...

Everything you need to know about Canadian places named after our sports stars. In Canada, sports aren’t just entertainment; they’re literally part of the landscape. We’ve named everything from parks and streets to schools and stadiums after some of our favourite pro athletes and sports...

From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India. From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh, rhyming alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited...

Henry Ford had a problem. Many people would think it was a good problem, but it was still a problem.What was his problem? Henry Ford was selling too many cars.Henry had made the first Model T in 1909. He made sure that it was cheap. He wanted anyone to be able to buy a car.He got a lot of people to...

Historical as well as current explanations relative to ghost people and words on accomplishment of the task.Also identification of ghost people from history. Volume 19

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We’re headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Iran’s sandy deserts and the...

Ride on a rhino, enter a mandala, or climb Mt. Fuji! Asia is an entire world of wonderful places to go and things to see and do! Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers and students alike. Now, author Sue DiCicco draws on her background as a writer, illustrator,...

From the beach to the store, introduce beginning readers to various locations! Using colorful, clear images, and Spanish-translated, informational text, children are encouraged to recognize all the places they go.

Here's a book about Paris that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through Paris you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to Paris, plans to go there or is just interested in finding...

Once purely for adventure, flight has become an integral part of everyday life. Beginning with the first hot air balloon flight to jet fighter planes of today, Sandler traces mans quest to conquer the blue skies. This book has a wealth of beautiful illustrations that give readers an extensive peek into...