Regional Curations

In 1325, a young Muslim man named Ibn Battuta set out on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. It would be nearly thirty years before he returned home. Ibn Battuta was a fourteenth-century pilgrim, traveler, scholar, and writer. He walked, sailed, and rode...

Help your readers to discover the birthplace of philosophy and democracy: ancient Greece. They'll explore its history, religion, culture, and more, from the Age of Tyrants through Alexander the Great. A glossary and further information section support...

Time-traveling readers will discover the greatest early civilizations from Western Asia and the Mediterranean, including the Hittites, Minoans, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Israelites, Persians, and early Greeks. A glossary and further information section...

What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Turkish people.

What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.

What is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people.

What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel...

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban's rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. This powerful true story of how one...

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Maya Civilization. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps...

With more than 600 tree species and 10,000 animal species, the world's second largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest in Central Africa, is truly a lively place to be. In this thoughtful text, various settlements, villages, and indigenous peoples are...

The appalling Cambodian genocide remains barely studied even to this day. Yet nearly two million Cambodians (around 20 percent of Cambodia's population) died between 1975 and 1979 as a result of the dictator Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge Communist...

★ "Smith spins a quietly moving narrative...Wada's large-scale woodblock style illustrations are a perfect complement to the story's restrained text...The graceful way in which this book handles a sensitive and serious subject makes it a first...

Readers are presented with a vivid portrait of the classical Islamic world through its greatest architectural sites and art treasures. Drawn from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia, as well as from various time periods and empires, the...

China is a country full of culture, life, and history that spans centuries. Readers explore these elements of ancient China through its art. Bright, colorful photographs show artistic depictions of the life and culture of China and how it has changed...

Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book! Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day...

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in...

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in...

Students will learn factors and multiples while reading about Dia de los Muertos: the Day of the Dead. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. The challenging practice...

In the picture book Danza!, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México. Winner of the Pura Belpré Award and the Robert F. Sibert Medal "A vivid...

For fans of Unicorn Princesses and Purrmaids, this illustrated chapter book series follows kittens Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from Disney's The Aristocats as they embark on their next adventure--opening a Parisian critter café! Meet the Aristokittens,...

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J.C. Cervantes' epic finale to the Storm Runner trilogy, a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem featuring gods from both Maya and Aztec mythology."J. C. Cervantes is about to take you on a trip you will never...

A high-stakes adventure full of heart and the power of words to create change in modern day Mumbai, from debut author Varsha Shah, winner of the Times/Chicken House competition.Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a...

Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen, a gripping and accessible story of a young girl from Cold War East Berlin who is forced to spy for the secret police... but is determined to escape to freedom.Sophie has spent her entire life behind...

A lyrical and poignant coming-of-age story about one girl's immigration experience, as she moves from Haiti to New York City, by award-winning author Edwidge Danticat.It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are going off in the capital city of...

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars.Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city...

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city...

Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceanera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Sue...

Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceanera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Sue...

The race is on to be the first to discover the secret of flight! Magpie is soon caught up in a world of science, spies, and unruly animals to be the first to passenger in a hot air balloon.Yesterday, Magpie was one of the best thieves in all of France...

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller.Acclaimed storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present.September 11, 2001, New York...

From Pura Belpre Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano--best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street--comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power...

Two young siblings learn the story behind traditional Tết (Vietnamese New Year) cakes in Legendary Cakes, a captivating picture book from author/illustrator Kerisa Greene. Spring is almost here and Tết is even closer.A celebration for the...

Young readers travel to Japan to learn about the Bon festival in this title. The celebration's history and practices are explored in easy-to-understand text and bright, colorful photos. Important Japanese customs including music and dance round out the...

Dive into the richly diverse region of Southeast Asia! This social studies book details the growth and change happening throughout the eleven countries that make up Southeast Asia. From the mainland zone to the maritime zone, Southeast Asia is a...

Discover the complex and changing region of North Africa! This social studies book explores the diverse landscapes and proud history of North Africa. From ancient pyramids to modern factories, North Africa is a fascinating region. This teacher-approved...

Dive into the amazing history and stunning geography of West Africa! This social studies book details the story of West Africa's past and the changes happening in the present. From deserts to savannas to rain forests, West Africa offers a fascinating...

Welcome to China! Discover the landmarks that make China well known around the world--towering mountains, such as Mount Everest, ancient statues, such as the Terracotta Army, and awesome structures, such as the Great Wall. Free downloadable Teacher's...

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, made up of more than 17,000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the...