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Foods from Mexico

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885684

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Germany

K. A. Hale (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885653

Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Cuba

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885646

Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from China

Rachel Kehoe (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885639

Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881990

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882003

Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882010

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882027

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881983

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Afghanistan War

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881952

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

South America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164470

You've probably heard of the Amazon Rainforest in South America. But did you know it's so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to travel from the treetops to the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world's driest desert? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.

North America

Marcia Abramson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164449

Would you be surprised to know North America's Death Valley is the hottest spot in the world? Or that the Appalachian Mountains are nearly 500 million years old? This makes them some of the oldest mountains on Earth. Discover extreme facts about North America in this fun and kooky book.

The Peculiar Past in the Middle Ages

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164869

The Middle Ages were full of powerful popes, harsh laws, and incredible castles. But at times they were also seriously strange. Medieval people made pies full of live frogs and put animals on trial for committing crimes. Not only did barbers cut hair, but also they performed surgeries! Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in the Middle Ages.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Egypt

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164876

Ancient Egypt was full of amazing art, fierce pharaohs, and awe-inspiring pyramids. But at times it was also seriously strange. The Egyptians of the past styled wigs made of vegetables and went to war over a snoring hippo. They tried very hard to keep their noses out of trouble, because if they didn't they might risk having them chopped off. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Egypt.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Greece

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164883

Ancient Greece was full of beautiful buildings, temples to powerful gods, and amazing theaters. But at times it was also seriously strange. Some ancient Greeks were buried with coins in their mouths, while others were laid to rest under heavy rocks. They used crocodile poop as cream to get rid of scars. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Greece.

The Peculiar Past in Ancient Rome

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798889164890

Ancient Rome was full of powerful emperors, fierce armies, and superstrong gladiators. But at times it was also seriously strange. Romans of the past pooped in public and watched chickens eat to determine their luck. Some even went to a fancy dinner where they were gifted with personalized silver gravestones on their way out the door. Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history in ancient Rome.

Charities

Joanna Brundle (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969174

Charities are a great way of helping make the world a better place. Find out all about the different types of charities, and discover what you can do to make a difference! Charities is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Europe

Shalini Vallepur (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969204

Millions of people, plants, and animals live in Europe. Europe has lots of yummy foods and wild weather. Find out all about Europe's languages, animals, plants, and more! Europe is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Waiters

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969051

Waiters are people who help you order food when you eat out, but what else do they do? The grapheme /er/ is featured in this title. Waiters is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

In the Hospital

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968993

This is what happens at the hospital. There is a lot going on! The grapheme /ch/ is featured in this title. In the Hospital is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Retail

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968849

Retail workers help us all the time. Find out what else they do. The grapheme /e/ is featured in this title. Retail is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Students

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968870

There are all sorts of students learning all sorts of different things. Find out what it means to be a student. The grapheme /u/ is featured in this title. Students is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.nt.

Bakeries

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968900

What goes on in a bakery? How do bakers make such tasty treats? The graphemes /ie/ea/ are featured in this title. Bakeries is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Law and Crime

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968634

It is important to stick to the law. What happens when people do not stick to it? The phonemes /i_e/igh/ are featured in this title. Law and Crime is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

News Crew

Charis Mather (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968665

Have you ever turned on the TV and seen a news crew? How do they do what they do? The phonemes /u_e/ue/ew/ are featured in this title. News Crew is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.