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This title introduces early readers to their street. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of a street.

Welcome to the United Kingdom! Cheer for a game of rugby. Explore an ancient castle. Learn where the Queen keeps her jewels. Find out about this country's animals, people, and food.

The field of medicine is fascinating. But some medical conditions, treatments, and experiments are almost unbelievable! Did you know workers test medications and medical equipment for bacteria by using a chemical from horseshoe crab blood? Have you ever...

More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the...

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and...

While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her belongings? How can a person's legacy live on through...

Provide your readers with this essential guidebook about Islam and its role in society. As of 2015, approximately 1.8 billion people identified as Muslim, 24 percent of the global population. Islam's adherents are found throughout the world, but some...

While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her belongings? How can a person's legacy live on through...

Provide your readers with this essential guidebook about Islam and its role in society. As of 2015, approximately 1.8 billion people identified as Muslim, 24 percent of the global population. Islam's adherents are found throughout the world, but some...

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. Now in paperback. With no word for "gay" in Arabic, Luma may not have...

In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. With no word for "gay" in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call...

The inspiration for the major motion picture Ashes in the Snow! "Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both." --The Washington Post From New York Times and international bestseller and Carnegie Medal winner Ruta...

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the...

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from immigrating to the United States, applying for a green card, and becoming a naturalzied citizen. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step in the citizenship process,...

2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the...

Welcome to Nigeria! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to India! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to Germany! Walk through the Black Forest. Listen to classical musical. Enjoy a wurst. Find out about this country's people, traditions, and animals.

Welcome to Egypt! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to Ecuador! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to Colombia! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to China! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was...

"This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country . . . This is just another story." When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador for a new start in the United States...

In this nonfiction text, Hamilton Vs. Jefferson, readers will study the differences between two very important but distinct founding fathers: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters,...

In this high-interest Spanish nonfiction book, The Marquis de Lafayette and the French, readers will learn about the fascinating life of the Marquis de Lafayette and his influence on Alexander Hamilton and the Revolutionary War. It includes letters,...

In Alexander Hamilton's New York City, readers will learn all about the history of New York City during the time of Alexander Hamilton, and analyze their mutual influence. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, students will be...

An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming--current and future--adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller. This is not only an assessment on how the future will look to those living through it, but also a dire...

An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming--current and future--adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller. This is not only an assessment on how the future will look to those living through it, but also a dire...

This book tells the exciting story of how Ernest Shackleton rescued his crew after they became stranded in Antarctica. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plentiful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of...

This book tells the exciting story of how Ernest Shackleton rescued his crew after they became stranded in Antarctica. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plentiful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of...

How we get to work, how we find work, and how we do our work has changed a lot. With engaging photographs and text, readers will learn about how different jobs used to be.

Welcome to Australia! See kangaroos hopping across the land. Enjoy a meal outdoors. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to the United States of America! Visit its mountains. Celebrate the Fourth of July. Find out about this country's animals, people, and food.

This title introduces early readers to their street. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of a street.

As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most...

As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most...

As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most...

As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most...

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.