Little women

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0861632931

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm

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A

Knots in my yo-yo string : the autobiography of a kid

Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence --The Washington Post Fro…

The varied cultures of China

For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the introduction of today's modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved before it's too late?

World cultures

'Investigate' encourages geographical enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. Each book uses a fun, interactive puzzle approach that gives children a chance to consider knowledge they already have and build on it.

The World we live in

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ISBN/ISSN

0809472953

Collation

87 pages : illustration ; 30 cm

Series Title

A Child's First Library of Learning

Call Number

508 WOR

W is for world : a round-the-world ABC

From Alfredo, Arturo, and Agostino in Mozambique to Zoe in Jamaica, W Is for World explores the lives of children across the globe. Each letter is shown in upper- and lowercase, with a word like kite or lamps or Grandfather, followed by what that word means in a particular country and a photograph. Featuring over 20 countries from Greenland to Vietnam, the book shows how different the world may…

The medieval world

Thundering hooves, shining armor, and magnificent fortresses . . . the medieval age still fascinates young readers. Heraldry, knights, castles, battles, hawking and hunting, sieges, and holy wars -- it's all here in this fascinating book that takes readers back through the centuries to medieval times. Fans of the chivalrous age will learn how a young page trained for knighthood, what it was lik…

I live on an island

Meet nine-year-old Lindsey. Lindsey calls Chincoteague home. This island off the coast of Virginia is also the site that inspired Marguerite Henry's award-winning book, Misty of Chincoteague. From the annual Pony Penning to the famous Oyster Festival to unusual houses on stilts, Lindsey tells readers what makes life special on an island.

Ancient Roman homes

The homes of ancient Rome varied largely by the class of the homeowner. Wealthy, powerful Romans often had houses with open courtyards with decorative fountains, while the plebeians lived in small, closed apartments. This book opens the door to the ins and outs of Roman homes and the daily lives that occurred inside them. Rich illustrations capture they eye and imagination, and quote panels fro…

Celebrate Chinese festivals

Join Max and his Chinese friend, Ping, as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Dragon-Boat or Dumpling Festival and more. Find out the significance of various Chinese customs and practices. Discover the rich and colorful wealth of Chinese festivals through a child's wide-open eyes. Have fun making Chinese red packets and lanterns! 32 coloured pages.