Geography

World-renowned conservationist Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home! Featuring exclusive Irwin family photos and animal fun facts. Calling all Wildlife Warriors! Step inside the...

Between the sixth and sixteenth centuries, trade flourished between sub-Saharan Africa and Arab cultures. Traders exchanged gold, slaves, cloth, and salt along the trans-Saharan routes. This trade was directly responsible for seismic shifts in African...

Ghady and Rawan is a heartfelt and timely novel by the award-winning author Fatima Sharafeddine (The Servant, Cappuccino) and Samar Mahfouz Barraj. The novel follows the close-knit friendship of two Lebanese teenagers, Ghady, who lives with his family in...

Three teens -- in three different decades -- navigate life, love, and family in Vitor Martinss heartfelt new novel that spans generations. Perfect for fans of Tales from the City and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.If the walls of Number 8 Sunflower...

A remarkable story about the power of tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah.Michael likes to hang out with his friends and play with the latest graphic design...

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she's trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an...

2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Young Adult Honor "Haunting, exhilarating, and a howl of vengeance." --Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed With UsFrankenstein meets Inglourious Basterds in this stunning Jewish historical...

When the world is ending, what matters most to you? Seventeen-year-old Aisha hasn't seen her sister June for two years. She has no idea where she is, but that hasn't stopped her from thinking about her every day and hoping she's okay. But now that a...

When the world is ending, what matters most to you? Seventeen-year-old Aisha hasn't seen her sister June for two years. She has no idea where she is, but that hasn't stopped her from thinking about her every day and hoping she's okay. But now that a...

From an impressive sisterhood of YA writers comes an edge-of-your-seat anthology of historical fiction and fantasy featuring a diverse array of daring heroines. Crisscross America -- on dogsleds and ships, stagecoaches and trains -- from pirate ships off...

From the author of Where the Rhythm Takes You comes a delightful enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance set during Trinidad's Carnival celebration. There are two things Tess Crawford knows for sure: She's destined to be a great Trinidadian Carnival...

"Take care of your mother," twelve-year-old Zia's father whispers to him just as he is arrested-never to be seen again. Soon afterward, the Russian army pulls out of Afghanistan, and the country falls into a devastating civil war. The Taliban takes over,...

"Take care of your mother," twelve-year-old Zia's father whispers to him just as he is arrested-never to be seen again. Soon afterward, the Russian army pulls out of Afghanistan, and the country falls into a devastating civil war. The Taliban takes over,...

Gloria is making a delicious porridge, but she's too hungry to share it with the cat. When Gloria goes to fetch some water, cat eats all the porridge . Angry Gloria shakes her spoon at the cat, and the scared cat runs away, starting a chaos around her. A...

"This tale of sibling compassion and ingenuity provides enough story for enjoyment alone but would also work well as an introduction to another culture and religion" -- School Library Journal Chandra and Deena's family has a smoky oil lamp at home,...

A Children's Book Council 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12. This stunning nonfiction picture book compendium of facts about the world's highest mountain, with illustrations from up-and-comer Lisk Feng, will not disappoint. Hundreds...

Join a crew of marine biologists as they sail around one of the world's most amazing habitats: the Galapagos Islands. "An enchanting and absorbing read showcasing the islands' scientific importance, history, and beauty. A visual feast for the eyes and...

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"This Zambian folktale about a wonderful tree with a very tricky name, and the hungry animals who seek to learn (and remember) that name, has been adapted by Don as a chapter book for early readers. The repetitious nature of the story is well suited to...

Twins Ashleigh and Aiden have always promised to protect each other, but after an accident on a school trip, Aiden starts behaving strangely. Are they just growing apart, or is something more sinister going on? In a future Australia ravaged by climate...

Book Features: - 32 Pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 990L- Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images- Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers- Includes glossary words,...

A kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies. Australian bushfires roar above Wombat's home. He...

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

Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a "Space Oddity" sci-fi twist in this "exceptionally lovely and uplifting" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents'...

Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a "Space Oddity" sci-fi twist in this "exceptionally lovely and uplifting" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents'...

Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth! In this title, engaging text introduces the dangers of scaling Everest as well as how explorers prepare for the journey. Special features highlight the peak's place in the world, profile a famous explorer, and...

A Read with Jenna Jr. Bookclub Pick on The TODAY Show! ★ "A loving embrace of faith and family and a wonderful window into Nigerian culture" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review I'll see you in Ijebu... Where my Iya Akin is Her cooking, her jokes...

Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of the Inca Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Among much of the conflict in the Middle East, Jordan has become a place of refuge for many seeking safety. This land of deserts along the Great Rift Valley is home to the ancient city of Petra and people wearing welcoming smiles. This title is the...

An empowering picture book from South Africa about a young girl who overcomes endless teasing. Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner 2021 Meet Wanda, with her beautiful head full of hair. She is brave and strong, but she's unhappy because of the endless...

An empowering picture book from South Africa about a young girl who overcomes endless teasing Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner 2021 Meet Wanda, with her beautiful head full of hair. She is brave and strong, but she's unhappy because of the endless...

A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where...

A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it. Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where...

Meet Wanda, with her glorious head of hair. Written and illustrated by the South African team who brought you the award-winning book Wanda. Today, Wanda is visiting the hair salon where she'll use all the hair secrets Makhulu taught her. But Aunty Ada...

Three young Muslim girls in Indonesia discover their passion for heavy metal music in this empowering new picture book. In a small village in Java, Indonesia, three young Muslim girls begin to explore their passion for heavy metal music after watching a...