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Soccer World Spain
By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Journeying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through the…
world's most popular sport: soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes and witnessing the many fiestas that are celebrated there, readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime. Activities generated from each chapter include learning a phrase in each of the different languages that Spain recognizes, making a sand-drip sand castle to understand the concept of surface tension, and creating a time capsule unique to a family's culture and era. Readers will also have the opportunity to research a real project in Spain through which they can give back and make a difference in this fascinating country.The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The…
Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common CoreHenry VIII (Famous People, Famous Lives #12)
By Harriet Castor. 1999
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow…
text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Henry VIII is an exciting tale of kings and queens, jousting knights and grisly executions. It explains how Henry took power away from the Church in his quest for an heir to inherit his kingdom.Henry VIII (Famous People, Great Events #5)
By Harriet Castor. 1999
Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow…
text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Henry VIII is an exciting tale of kings and queens, jousting knights and grisly executions. It explains how Henry took power away from the Church in his quest for an heir to inherit his kingdom.Fabulously Feisty Queens: 15 of the brightest and boldest women who have ruled the world
By Valerie Wilding. 2020
Who needs a Prince Charming when you're busy running the world?From ancient empresses and warrior queens, to fearsome pirates and…
modern-day monarchs, Fabulously Feisty Queens explores the lives and legacies of history's most powerful women.Made of stronger stuff than beauty and grace, discover just how bright, brave, brilliant and clever the world's female rulers have been throughout the centuries.With a foreword by historian and Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Lucy Worsley and illustrations by Pauline Reeves.Futbol Mundial Espana
By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Viajando al país que ganó la Copa Mundial FIFA 2010, este manual instructivo explora la cultura de España a través…
del deporte más popular del mundo: el fútbol. Desde ver un partido increíble entre los rivales de primera categoría FC Barcelona y Real Madrid hasta explorar paisajes volcánicos de las islas y participar en las muchas fiestas que se celebran allí, los lectores acompañan al jugador de fútbol profesional Ethan Zohn para una experiencia inolvidable. Algunas de las actividades en cada capítulo incluyen aprender una frase en cada una de las lenguas habladas en España, hacer castillos de arena de goteo para comprender el concepto de la tensión superficial y crear una cápsula de tiempo única a la cultura y la era de una familia española. Los lectores también tendrán la oportunidad de investigar un proyecto real en España a través del cual pueden ofrecer algo a la sociedad y hacer una diferencia en este país fascinante.S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet
By Eve Bunting. 2007
Rome: A Book of Days (Hello, World)
By Ashley Evanson. 2021
Hello, Rome! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food,…
and culture of cities around the world. Both children and adults continue to love these hip and charming books!In Rome you can learn about the days of the week while discovering the city: enjoy delicious gelato on Tuesday, ride your scooters past the Colosseum on Thursday, and visit St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday.Germany: A Book of Opposites (Hello, World)
By Ashley Evanson. 2021
Hello, Germany! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food,…
and culture of places around the world. Both children and adults are sure to love these hip and charming books!In Germany, you can use words that are opposites to help you discover the country: hikers at the top and the bottom of the Alps, beautiful Black Forest trees that are near and far, and delicious Bavarian treats that are eaten and then gone.This fascinating, informative, and touching picture book by a Caldecott Medalist is based on the true story of an eighteenth-century…
rhino who toured Europe and started a sensation! Clara is a book sure to fascinate young animal lovers, history buffs in the making, and kids interested in geography, as they follow a rhinoceros on her journey across Europe. In detailed illustrations, McCully shows Clara being introduced to Louis XV of France, Frederick the Great of Germany, and others willing to pay for a chance to stroke her soft lip. Her owner, a Dutch sea captain, keeps Clara fed (she eats 100 pounds of hay and 30 loaves of bread a day!) and watered (she drinks 14 buckets of water and beer) and takes loving care of her until her death 17 years later.Winner of the National Parenting Product AwardQueen Elizabeth II: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Jen Arena. 2022
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Queen Elizabeth II! The perfect introduction to…
nonfiction for preschoolers!This Little Golden Book about Queen Elizabeth II who sat on the throne for more than 70 years and was the longest ruling monarch of the United Kingdom is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:• Joe Biden• Kamala Harris• Barack Obama• Betty White• Dolly Parton• Sonia Sotomayor• Dr. Fauci • Ruth Bader GinsburgThe Corgi and the Queen
By Caroline L. Perry. 2023
Even a monarch needs a best friend and Queen Elizabeth II found one in a corgi pup she named Susan.…
From princesshood to queendom the pair forged an unbreakable bond, with Susan even participating in Elizabeth’s wedding day and joining her on honeymoon with Prince Philip. Over the course of her remarkable seventy-year reign the Queen had more than thirty corgi companions, and almost all were direct descendants of her cherished Susan.Godwin BooksPedal Power: How One Community Became the Bicycle Capital of the World (Green Power)
By Allan Drummond. 2016
Cycling rules the road in Amsterdam today, but that wasn't always the case. In the 1970's, Amsterdam was so crowded…
with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move, but moms and kids relied on their bicycles to get around the city. PEDAL POWER is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little pedal power could do! Author and illustrator Allan Drummond returns with the story of the people that paved the way for safe biking around the world.Pocket Bios: Princess Diana (Pocket Bios)
By Al Berenger. 2018
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of famous British royal, Princess Diana. Princess Diana was the wildly popular first…
wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Known as "the People's Princess," she was involved in many charities, including the British Deaf Association, and supported other controversial causes like AIDS and the ban of landmines. From her engagement to Prince Charles, Princess Di had a special connection with the public in England and around the world. Her tumultuous marriage was subject to aggressive media attention, and she was forever memorialized in the hearts of the British people after her death in a tragic car crash in Paris.About the Pocket Bios series:Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more. Want to know more about women in history? Don't miss the Pocket Bios about Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank, Marie Antoinette, Joan of Arc, and Pocahontas.Who Wants to Be a Princess?: What It Was Really Like to Be a Medieval Princess
By Bridget Heos. 2017
Did you ever wish to be a princess? Have you ever wanted to wear a pretty pink gown, sing to…
your forest animal friends, and attend a fancy fairy-tale ball?Then meet Beatrice—she represents what being a princess in the Middle Ages was really like. Pink gown? More like itchy wool! Sing to animals? Think archery and horseback riding instead. Beatrice’s life is no fairy tale, but she will show you that fact can sometimes be more fascinating than fantasy.This humorous, brightly illustrated book offers an irresistible comparison of fairy tale vs. real life in medieval times.Real Princesses Change the World
By Carrie A. Pearson. 2023
Real Princesses Change the World is an inspirational and diverse picture book profiling 11 contemporary real-life princesses and 4 heirs…
apparent from all around the world.There are so many ideas of what princesses are: Princesses are sweet, beautiful, and gracious. Princesses wear poofy dresses and strut about their castle. Princesses are just missing a handsome prince. But what message does that send to the children who look up to them? This picture book compiles biographies of 11 different princesses, highlighting who they truly are: diplomats, engineers, activists, athletes, and so much more. It focuses on their achievements and contributions, situating them as active members in the global and local community. From Nigeria to Japan, Saudi Arabia to Sweden, and Thailand to Tonga. This picture book takes readers on a trip that spans the whole world. With stunning portraits done by bestselling illustrator Dung Ho (Eyes that Kiss in the Corners), Carrie A. Pearson's Real Princesses Change the World showcases princesses in an empowering, feminist light that is both accessible and engaging for young readers.The Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth (Great Events #8)
By Gillian Clements. 2012
The book tells the story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. From her birth, the royal experiences of World…
War II, to the exciting celebrations of her accession to the throne, follow her story through simple text and illustrations.This book is part of a series of books, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.King Charles III: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Jen Arena. 2023
Help your little one dream big and learn about the new monarch with a Little Golden Book biography about King…
Charles III. The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!This Little Golden Book about King Charles III, former Prince of Wales, and the oldest monarch to take the throne is an inspiring read-aloud—and a royal lesson in patience—for young girls and boys.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Misty Copeland • Frida Kahlo • Iris Apfel • Bob Ross • Queen Elizabeth II • Harriet TubmanBonnie Prince Charlie and All That (The And All That Series)
By Allan Burnett. 2011
A real-life adventure &“packed with humor&” and historical facts about Britain&’s royal rebel! (The School Librarian) Join the dashing Prince…
on a dangerous mission to win back his three kingdoms from the horrible Hanoverians. Scramble ashore in the Scottish Highlands and find out how Charlie uses his funny wig and fancy French accent to convince the warlike clans to follow him. Gallop into action as the Prince&’s fierce Jacobite soldiers skewer his enemies and capture their castles. Find out where things start going wrong—and decide what you&’d do if you were Charlie. Learn how dressing up like a girl helps the Prince avoid being turned into sausages by Butcher Cumberland. Smell the crackling gunpowder as Charlie and his clans charge into a showdown with their foes at the battle of Culloden—and find out what happens after the guns fall silent. Stuffed with superb illustrations, this brilliant book brings history life—and will have kids bounding through the heather on an exciting escapade.Macbeth and All That (The And All That Series)
By Allan Burnett. 2011
The illustrated true history of the 11th-century Scottish king made famous by William Shakespeare&’s play.Macbeth And All That is a…
real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland&’s infamous king. Journey back to the dark ages where the throne is splattered in blood and death lurks in every corner. Join Macbeth&’s quest for power—and find out why the truth is very different from the way Shakespeare told it. Groaning with great illustrations, Macbeth And All That is a chilling murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end!