Lifestyles category: 236 books

Succinct and factual text follows chimney swifts as they arrive on a Texas farm, build their nest, lay eggs, ready for fledglings to take flight, and eventually prepare to migrate back to South America. In a parallel, wordless story, a mom, dad, and young girl on the farm watch the chimney swifts...

When the fire alarm sounded firefighters Nozzlehead, Halfcap and Scout quickly donned their gear, jumped into their fire engine, and were off to the fire! With them was their fire station dog Spotnot. Arriving at the burning barn, the firefighters first checked for any people or animals who might...

As part of the Montage Culture series, this book offers an overall look at the various aspects of this colorful culture. It covers topics such as the history of the people, their lifestyle, religious and cultural activities, culinary practices, etc. Such knowledge is essential in promoting cultural...

Sing along with Dr. Jean and Dr. Holly to learn and count the critters in the meadow.

A rodeo is filled with excitement and fun. Cowboys and cowgirls show their skills, and clowns entertain the crowd. Learn to count on a trip to the rodeo! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic...

Readers will discover what you can do at a post office, such as buying stamps, checking a PO box, and sending a letter. The book’s easy-to-follow text makes it perfect for beginning readers. A photo glossary offers new vocabulary, while a website link page suggests routes to more information.

This nonfiction narrative features children who are at a hospital for a variety of different reasons, including a broken bone and a newborn baby sister. Though spending time at the hospital can be scary, the matter-of-fact tone and colorful photographs help demystify hospitals and remind readers of...

A neighborhood grocery store has a wide array of foods. This nonfiction narrative introduces readers to shopping for fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and much more. The text outlines steps involved in a visit to the grocery store, such as picking out foods, looking at labels, paying the cashier, and...

This nonfiction narrative teaches kids about one of the most valuable resources in their community, the library. Accessible text discusses the process of picking out and checking out a book. A table of contents, photo glossary, and index help introduce readers to the conventions of a nonfiction book, too.

Becoming a police officer is one career that tops the list of most youth. Fun facts allow readers to visit a police station and to glean an idea of what it is like to be an officer, too. The nonfiction narrative uses easy-to-follow language, while a photo glossary at the end of the book introduces useful new terms to aid in learner retention and to build stronger vocabularies.

A cute, colorful and simple book to introduce helmet safety to young children with bright, cheerful illustrations.

Explains the history of the rodeo, important rodeo people, and different kinds of rodeos.

Rodeo roping and all of its dangers are explained in this book. Description of equipment and techniques, famous ropers, animals, records, venues, and championships is included.

Welcome to Bedlam Farm! Meet Rose, Izzy, Frieda, and Lenore, four dogs that work hard on the farm doing various jobs. They're good friends now, but it wasn't always this way. Just as each dog has a different role on the farm, each has a unique story. Filled with his captivating photographs, bestselling...