A collection of singing games and nursery rhymes involving various parts of the body, to be used with very young children.

"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage"--

"Young readers are introduced to life in Germany in this informative book, which supports important social studies curriculum topics. This country's landscape consists of forests, rivers, and mountain ranges. There are also heavily populated metropolis cities, such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich, which readers journey to through this clear text. Other topics they explore include Germany's landmarks, food, language, and culture. Educational fact boxes,...

"Let's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Brazilian author Ana Siquiera and illustrator Ana Matsusaki draw on their personal experiences living in Brazil to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers."--Amazon.com

When twelve-year-old Waka's parents suspect she can't understand basic Japanese they speak to her, they make the drastic decision to send her to Tokyo to live for several months with her strict grandmother. Forced to say goodbye to her friends and what would have been her summer vacation, Waka is plucked from her straight-A-student life in rural Kansas and flown across the globe, where she faces the culture shock of a lifetime. In Japan, Waka struggles...

"A truly exciting place, Sweden has many interesting sights, traditions, and people living there today. Readers will discover what the country is like in this book, which discusses the country's language, history, customs, and celebrations. Presented in easy-to-understand yet informative language, and complete with vivid photographs and an engaging design, this book offers early readers a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Sweden"--Provided...

A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan.

"The Sun is one of the most important parts of the solar system, but it also holds many mysteries. With the help of this exciting volume, readers will use their critical thinking skills to investigate some of these mysteries. Activity boxes invite readers to step into the shoes of a space scientist and try to problem-solve some real issues that professionals face. Bright images paired with accessible text will attract even reluctant readers and help...

"Discover what it's like to grow up in Russia in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Zdravstvujtye! My name is Katia, and I'm a kid just like you living in Russia. Russia is a massive country, located in two continents--Europe and Asia. It's known for its cool cities bursting with history and culture, awesome wildlife, and diverse climates. Have you ever wondered...

A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.