M is for Myanmar
M is for Myanmar
On a plane trip to their home country, a girl describes the sights, sounds, customs and life of Myanmar to her little sister who has never been there before
Children's Picture Books: Category Exploring Concepts About Race and Culture
Books that explore and/or compare specific aspects of human difference, inviting readers to consider varying perspectives related to race, ethnicity, culture, or tribal affiliation.
T is for Taj Mahal
T is for Taj Mahal
Presents the natural resources, history, and culture of India, using the letters of the alphabet
The Great Migration
The Great Migration
Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states
While you are sleeping
While you are sleeping
A very simple look at how when it is day in one part of the world, it may be night in another place
Yikang’s day
Yikang’s day
Photographs and text follow Yikang, a young girl living in the Chinese city of Changzhi, through a typical day, beginning when her mother wakes her in the morning before school, and ending when she kisses her parents goodnight before bed
Amazing faces
Amazing faces
Poems focusing on universal emotions, as expressed by poets from diverse backgrounds, including Joseph Bruchac, Nikki Grimes, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Pat Mora, Janet S. Wong, and many others.--Provided by publisher
Giveaways
Giveaways
If America is a melting pot, American English is a stew seasoned with words from other languages. "From abalone to zopilote, this alphabet book of loanwords from North, South, and Central America is full of delightful surprises ..."--Back cover
Mirror
Mirror
In Sydney, Australia, and in Morocco, two boys and their families have a day of shopping. Readers are invited to compare illustrations in two wordless stories that are intended to be read one from left to right and the other from right to left
Of thee I sing
Of thee I sing
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket
Our earth
Our earth
Profiles twelve children who have had an impact on the environment, from a Canadian girl who gave a major speech to a Malawian boy who brought electricity to his village and a Chinese boy who works to keep endangered animals from the market.