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The Raja and the Rice: An Indian Tale by Jillian Powell
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Start Reading: Tales from Around the World
The rain never came and so Tamwar's rice harvest is poor. He and his family desperately need some rice but will the Raja help...?
The Rhine : Europes River Highway by G. Gary Miller
Category: Travel | Series: Rivers Around the World
Describes the ecology, economic significance, and history of the Rhine River.
The Yangtze: Chinas Majestic River by Molly Aloian
Category: Travel | Series: Rivers Around the World
The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing th ...Show more
Tortoise's Gift: A Tale From Zambia by Lari Don; Melanie Williamson (Illustrator)
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
When a draught leaves all the animals hungry, one by one they try to discover the name of the magical tree that will give them its fruit if asked by name but only one animal will succeed. This illustrated chapter book retelling of folktale from Zambia is available individually and as part of the Stories ...Show more
Transportation (Around The World) by Margaret C Hall
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Around the World (Heinemann Library)
Each book in this series explores a basic need or activity of people around the world. Find out how the location, resources, and weather make a difference in how people live.
Transportation in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) by Martha E. H. Rustad
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Life Around the World
Helps children developing multicultural understanding. This book features photos of homes, families, schools, and clothes around the world. It helps readers connect with kids in many cultures.
Under Our Clothes: Our First Talk About Our Bodies by Jillian Roberts
Category: Parenting | Series: The\World Around Us Ser.
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with h ...Show more
Under Our Clothes - Our First Talk about Our Bodies by Jillian Roberts; Jane Heinrichs (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Educational | Series: The\World Around Us Ser.
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with ...Show more
Vehicles by Sara Brezzi (Illustrator)
Category: Board Books | Series: The\World Around Me Ser.
A cute board book with pages that look like a little chalkboard and illustrations that look as if they were drawn with colored chalk! This simple, yet adorable board book will become a favorite with the littlest ones, who will be inspired to try copying the charming, colorful, chalklike designs.From a b ...Show more
Vietnam (Countries Around the World) by Charlotte Guillain
Category: Education | Series: Countries Around the World
Vietnam offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Village Home (Homes Around the World) by Nicola Barber
Category: Reference | Series: Homes Around the World
A unique series about homes across the world and the people who live in them.
Violette Around the World, Vol. 1: My Head in the Clouds! (HB) by Teresa Radice; Stefano Turconi (Illustrator)
Category: Graphic Novels | Series: Violette Around the World Ser.
Meet Violette, a curious 12-year-old girl who travels the world with the Cirque de la Lune--the Circus of the Moon, where her mother is the human cannonball and her father is the insect trainer Sometimes she would give anything to have a normal life, parents with boring jobs, and a real house. But ...Show more