The Nez Perce are a nation of Native American people. Their homelands span across what is now Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, Nez Perce people continue to celebrate their nation’s traditions and culture on the Nez Perce Tribe’s reservation and beyond. This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce and their ancestral lifestyle, history, present-day life and culture, challenges the people face, and how they work to overcome them. Readers will learn additional information through maps, timelines, fascinating fact sidebars, and more.
The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout the United States and Canada. In this title, readers will learn about how the Ojibwe once lived, what happened to them after European contact, how they live and celebrate their culture today, and some challenges they face. Additional features highlight a famous Ojibwe person, map Ojibwe homelands and present-day reservations, and much more.
The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, present-day life, and continuing traditions of the Chumash through leveled text and crisp, labeled photographs. Additional features such as a timeline, maps, fascinating facts, and more present readers with more information to foster an engaging and informative reading experience.
The Nile River runs south to north through 11 African countries! This title welcomes readers to explore the Nile’s route through wetlands and the Savanna Desert all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant photos and thoughtfully leveled text detail how the river formed, as well as its importance to the wildlife and humans around it. Special features provide in-depth descriptions of major events and human-made structures along the Nile River.
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia! It is known by different names as it flows through China. In this title, fluent readers will explore the river and its over 700 tributaries. Crisp photos show the landscape and wildlife supported by the Yangtze. Leveled text highlights the human history of the river and the present-day impact of people on its waters. Features add details about the river’s formation, cultural significance, and more.
Every year, millions of Hindus travel to the Ganges River. This title welcomes readers to explore this holy river’s spiritual and life-sustaining significance. Crisp photos show the river’s path, including major tributaries, confluences, and the delta. Leveled text highlights wildlife supported by the river. Features add details about the river’s formation and timeline. The title concludes by sharing the severe impact of humans on the Ganges and some ways people are working to protect the river.
The Mississippi River is a migration route for more than 325 bird species! In this title, readers will dive into the river’s history and its reach across much of the United States. The wildlife and land along the river’s path are brought to life in the leveled text and colorful photos. A story feature highlights Mark Twain’s work inspired by the river, and other features map the river’s path, highlight historic events, and more. The book concludes by sharing how humans affect the mighty Mississippi River.
The Amazon River has earned the nickname “river sea.” Some areas are so wide that people are unable to see from one riverbank to the other! In this title, engaging text and crisp photos immerse readers in the land, plants, and animals along the river’s path. A timeline feature highlights human events on and around the river. The book concludes with a focus on present-day human activity and how it affects the Amazon River.
The famous waltz “The Blue Danube,” was inspired by the Danube River! This fun fact and more are included in this title as readers learn about the river’s journey through ten European countries. Leveled text highlights the surrounding landscape and wildlife. Human history and present-day activity are also discussed, including major cities and environmental threats. Special features show the river’s cultural impact, highlight human-made structures, and more. Colorful photos share the unique beauty of the Danube River!
K-pop comes from South Korea. That is one of many wonderful things this country has to offer! In this fact-filled title for young readers, leveled text and crisp photographs show off South Korea’s landscape, animals, customs, and traditions. Special features map the country, explore the language, highlight common animals, and show off favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important facts about South Korea in one place!
Fondue is one of Switzerland’s most popular foods! Raclette is another delicious cheese dish. Readers will discover this and more in this fact-filled title about Switzerland. Simple text and stunning photos guide readers through the country’s landscape, culture, and traditions. Special features map the country, highlight the language, show off favorite foods, and more. A detailed profile at the end of the book puts important statistics about Switzerland in one place.
Iran was once called Persia. This country is home to sandy deserts and two mountain ranges! In this title, readers will be taken on a journey through the landscape and culture of Iran. Leveled text and photos will guide readers as they discover important landforms, common animals, customary foods, and important traditions. Special features help map the country, show off common animals, and more. The book ends with two pages of important facts and statistics about this fascinating country.
Did you know that the Philippines sits in the Ring of Fire? Over 7,000 islands make up this country! In this book, readers explore this country’s animals, landscape, customs, and more. Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text combine with special features that map the country’s location, highlight the language, and show off common animals and favorite foods. The book ends with a two-page spread that puts important statistics about the Philippines in one place!
Scotland is known for its bagpipe music! But there is plenty more to learn about this beautiful country. In this title, readers will immerse themselves in the rolling hills and beautiful lakes of Scotland through leveled text and vibrant photos. The easy-to-read text explores the landscape, the daily lives of Scottish people, and more. Special features map the country, highlight common animals, and show off special cuisines. A fact spread at the end of the book puts important statistics about Scotland in one place!
Did you know that El Salvador is known for having many volcanoes? Its nickname is the Land of Volcanoes! In this fact-filled book, young readers will discover El Salvador through leveled text and vibrant photos. They will explore the country’s landscape, animals, and customs. Along the way, special features highlight an important landform, the country’s language, common animals, favorite foods, and more! The book concludes with a two-page spread that lists important facts about El Salvador in one place.
Belgium is one of the smallest countries in Europe. But this small country has a big reputation for its tasty chocolates and waffles! In this title, leveled text and bright photos will introduce readers to Belgium’s landscape, customs, daily life, and more. Special features highlight a famous landform, the language, animals, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring this fascinating country! The book ends with two pages of important statistics that highlight a famous person, the country’s flag, and more.
Columbia is one of the largest countries in South America! The capital of Bogotá sits on a beautiful plateau. Readers will be able to follow along through the deserts, mountains, and forests of Columbia in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and vibrant photos will encourage readers to explore the country’s landscape and animals as well as the daily lives of Columbians. Additional features will give readers a deeper glimpse into the landscape, animal life, foods, and language of this country.
From a small Potawatomi village to the third-largest city in the United States, Chicago has grown a lot in 400 years! Readers can witness events in the city’s history, from the World’s Fair to the Great Chicago Fire, through narrative text and colorful illustrations with this low-level title. A map and timeline help clarify the information, while special features help young students engage with the text. Get ready to be blown away by the Windy City in this beginning read!
Paris grew from a fishing village on an island to become a city known for art, fashion, and education. In this beginning title, curious readers can follow the city’s transformation with narrative text and colorful illustrations. Mission goals prepare readers for what’s ahead, while the Beyond the Mission feature encourages readers to connect with the text. The City of Lights awaits in this luminous title!
Singapore has been ruled by many different empires during its history! Beginning readers can learn how the city-state changed over the years through narrative text and vibrant illustrations in this fact-filled title. Special features help readers engage with the text, while a map and timeline reinforce information and add context. Young students will love their trip to spectacular Singapore with this title!
Located on the Nile River, the area that is now Cairo has been home to people for millennia. This fun title uses narrative text and vibrant illustrations to take readers from the creation of the pyramids to the city as it is today. Features set goals for readers and encourage them to engage with the text in new ways. Beginning readers will love this journey through the history of one of Africa’s largest cities!
in the culture and diverse lands of Pakistan. Vivid photos engage readers while supporting the leveled text. A map helps readers place Pakistan’s position in the world. Other special features highlight Pakistani foods, major holidays, top landmarks, and more!
Morocco is home to the oldest university in the world. It continues to educate scholars to this day! This title transports readers into the culture and landscape of this North African country. Vivid photos highlight the contrasting forest and desert landscapes and support the main text throughout the book. A map helps readers pinpoint Morocco in the world. Other special features share photos and details about the country’s common animals, food, and more!
Indonesia is part of the largest archipelago in the world! Young readers can learn about Indonesia’s people and culture in this engaging title. Photos highlight the beauty of the nation while providing visual support to the carefully leveled text. Features highlight some of the country’s animals, food, and more! The text ends with a full-page spread that puts important stats about Indonesia all in one place.
Many of our present-day ideas about art, science, and philosophy come from Greece! This title gives early readers a look at the land and people of this European nation. Beautiful photos support the main text. A full-spread facts page shares additional details about the country. Features help immerse readers in Greek animals, foods, and more!
