Rocky Mountain National Park (Preserving America)
by Nate Frisch
Windows to the National Parks (Windows to the World)
by Hannah Sheldon-Dean
A beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap board book, Windows to the National Parks takes young children on a grand tour of the most engaging scenery in the United States, Mexico, and Canada! Kids will learn about geography and the natural wonders of North America and pick up new sight words along the way! When you look out your bedroom window, what do you see? What if you opened your window and saw the sun rising through the giant trees of Sequoia National Park in California? Or over the Gran...
Explore the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient monuments to modern structures, and decode architectural styles and history in this engaging non-fiction book. This non-fiction compendium takes readers on a global tour of architectural wonders, from ancient monuments that have withstood the test of time to the new streamlined modern structures that define our contemporary landscape. Explore iconic buildings by uncovering the intricate secrets of architectural styles and the rich hist...
North Carolina (Explore the United States) (Buddy Book)
by Julie Murray
Yosemite National Park (National Parks) (National Parks (Abdo & Daughters))
by John Hamilton
North Dakota (Explore the United States) (Buddy Book)
by Julie Murray
Death Valley National Park (National Parks (Abdo & Daughters)) (National Parks)
by John Hamilton
Come on into America's most famous home! Everybody knows the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's the White House, home to US presidents, first ladies, first children, and even first pets! But aren't you curious: why is the house white (and how many gallons of paint keep it that way)? Who built the place? How many rooms are in there and what are they used for? Where does the president work? Where does the first family live? Is there really a bowling alley in the White House? The lively t...
National Geographic Reader: September 11 (National Geographic Kids)
The events of September 11, 2001, changed the world forever. With compelling photographs and sensitive, age-appropriate text, this Level 3 reader recounts the shocking attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, explains who was behind the attacks, and celebrates the spirit of hope that emerged through the inspiring story of rescue and recovery and the heroes who raced to save lives. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text and...
Olympic National Park (National Parks) (National Parks (Abdo & Daughters))
by John Hamilton
Liberty Bell (All Aboard America) (Us Symbols (Ak))
by Julie Murray
A brief history of the Liberty Bell and how it came to symbolize freedom to Americans.
Visit Yosemite National Park! (Visit America's National Parks!)
by Kathryn Walton
A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Traoré! Jomi’s mum left when he was little to make a new life for them in Lagos, the city of dreams. When Jomi doesn’t hear from her, he decides to follow. His only starting place is a TV dance competition that his mum used to love. Things go badly for the boy and his pet bushbaby, until he meets a crew of street kids. Together, they come up...
Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Parks)
by Christina Leaf
Time to Shine at the River School (Jummy at the River School, #2)
by Sabine Adeyinka
Welcome to a new term at the River School! Jummy and Caro are thrilled to be working with their Nile House friends on the school corn-planting competition. But as they try to grow the biggest crops, they realize the beautiful Shine-Shine River is running low - why, and what does it have to do with the sinister bakery nearby? The friends will have to step up if they want to save the river and its wildlife - and win the school prize in...
All about the Appalachian Trail (All About...People)
by Leonard M. Adkins
Meet George Washington (Landmark Books (Random House)) (Landmark Books)
by Joan Heilbroner
Highlights the life of the first president, known as the Father of His Country.
Explore the monuments of India--from the earliest cave paintings and megaliths to timeless landmarks. Find out about India's fascinating history and amazing architecture in DK findout! Monuments of India. The book will teach children about the rise and fall of significant kingdoms, and how this affected changes in architectural styles. Learn about the site of the Buddha's Enlightenment, richly decorated temples and mosques, the intricate details of the forts and palaces that flourished under th...
Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of co...
A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story (Voices, #7)
by Richard O'Neill
A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romani community of 19th-century Sheffield.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The Times This action-packed story is told through the eyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discovers football and the legendary Rab Howell. “Quick history of Rab Howell: born in a wagon...