World Geography

What would it be like to live in China? How is China's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of the Chinese!

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Peruvians!

What would it be like to live in France? How is France's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of the French!

What would it be like to live in El Salvador? How is El Salvador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of El Salvadorians!

Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Aleppo, Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey to the shores of Europe. Now, Ahmed’s struggling to get by on his own, but with no one left to trust and nowhere to go, he’s starting to lose hope. Then he meets Max, a 13-year-old American boy from Washington, DC. Together, Max and Ahmed will defy the odds, learning from each other what it means to be brave and how hope can change your destiny.

Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' latest film, Coco, this middle grade novel will retell the story of the film as well as feature original content expanding upon its rich, vibrant world and characters.

Peter Frankopan, number one best-selling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.

If 17-year-old Kareena Thakkar is going to alienate herself from the entire Indian community, she might as well do it gloriously. She’s landed the chance of a lifetime, an invitation to the US Muay Thai Open, which could lead to a spot on the first-ever Olympic team. If only her sport weren’t seen as something too rough for girls, something she’s afraid to share with anyone outside of her family. Despite pleasing her parents, excelling at school, and making plans to get her family out of debt, Kareena’s never felt quite Indian enough, and her training is only making it worse.

4 contes traditionnels wolof, mandingue et peuhl, inédits et revisités par Elsa Valentin. Elsa et Amala Valentin content à deux voix douces, chaudes, pleines d'émotion et interprètent les petites chansons de chacune des histoires. La mise en sons (insectes, singes, oiseaux, jungle) et musique (valiha, doun-doun, djembé, balafon et mini- guitare), signée Paul Henrik Kuchenbuch, nous transporte jusqu'en Afrique. On y chemine aux côtés de filles et de femmes sensibles, courageuses et particulièrement déterminées.

Things have quieted down for lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian, and after all the mishaps and adventures he's been through, he's feeling a little restless. So when he's invited to attend an all-expenses-paid art field trip in California, Rafe jumps at the opportunity. But things go sideways, as they always do for Rafe, when he arrives and realizes his trip isn't the Hollywood vacation he thought it would be. Instead, he'll be participating in a "Cultural Campout" in the desert.

Winston the mouse is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter that has gotten lost on its way to Father Christmas - so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! He has a lot of Very Exciting Adventures on his Very Important Mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way.

Travel to India. Find out the facts about this country in Asia.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Mexico.

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Russia! The Country ABCs series makes learning about countries and cultures as simple as A to Z.

Parrots, rain forests, and the Amazon River. Soccer legends and the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the ABCs of a country known worldwide for its deep jungles and amazing variety of plant and animal life in this tour of Brazil.

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Guatemala!

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Germany.

Travel to China. Find out the facts about this country in Asia.

Wet rice paddies and steaming jungles. Noodles, lacquer art, and water puppet theater. Learn the ABCs of Vietnam and what makes this s-shaped country so fascinating.

Libby gives a tour of her neighborhood to a boy just about her age whose family is moving in next door. By highlighting neighborhood safety and activities, Libby makes the boy feel welcome.