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Women in Soccer

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895270

Meet some of the best female athletes ever to put on a soccer uniform. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what they did to make soccer a game for everyone. .

Soccer Legends

Kurt Waldendorf (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895232

Meet some of the biggest legends ever to play the game. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them legendary.

Soccer Stars of the World

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895249

Meet some of the biggest stars on the soccer field today. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them the best in the game.

Soccer Skills and Drills

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895256

Learn the basics of the beautiful game and read about drills to practice at home. Learn about what makes soccer unique, and how to be a team player.

Goalkeepers

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895218

Meet some of the biggest goalkeepers on the soccer field today. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them the best in the net. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive.

Soccer around the Globe

Kurt Waldendorf (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895225

Take a trip around the world and learn more about how soccer has grown into a global phenomenon. Learn about big leagues, national teams, and some of the globe's top players.

Natural Wonders

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895195

Showcases a variety of natural phenomena to give readers a taste of what nature has to offer. This book introduces the reader to four phenomena: frozen ice bubbles, colorful lakes, sailing stones, and lenticular clouds. The book explains what each phenomenon is, how and why it forms, and where and when viewers can see it.

Waterspouts

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895201

Showcases the awe-inspiring and sometimes dangerous phenomenon of waterspouts. This book introduces the reader to different types of waterspouts, explains how and why they form, and details where and when they are most likely to occur.

Thunderstorms

Julie Kentner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895188

Showcases the powerful and sometimes dangerous phenomenon of thunderstorms. This book introduces the reader to thunderstorms, explains how and why they happen, and details where and when they are most likely to occur.

Meteor Showers

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895164

Showcases the beauty of meteor showers, a phenomenon recorded throughout history. This book introduces the reader to meteor showers, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them.

Rainbows and Halos

Stacy Allen (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895171

Showcases colorful atmospheric phenomena, from fire rainbows to sun dogs. This book introduces the reader to rainbows and halos, explains how and why they appear, and gives tips on where and when to view them.

Eclipses

Julie Kentner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895140

Showcases the majesty of eclipses. This book introduces the reader to solar and lunar eclipses, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them safely.

Glowing Animals

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895157

Showcases the weird and wacky world of bioluminescent animals. This book introduces the reader to many different glowing animals, explains what causes them to glow, and gives examples of where such animals can be seen.

Auroras

Lisa Bullard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895133

Showcases the colorful light shows known as auroras. This book introduces the reader to aurora borealis and aurora australis, explains how and why they happen, and gives tips on where and when to view them.

The Story of Jumping Mouse: A Native American Folktale

Amanda St. John (author) Durga Yael Bernhard (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894914

The story of a kind-hearted, curious mouse who gives his own eyes to other creatures so that they might be healed of various ailments. As a reward for the mouse's unselfish actions, a magical frog turns him into a majestic eagle.

The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal: An Indian Folktale

M. J. York (author) Jill Dubin (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894921

A tiger caught in a trap tricks a kind Brahman to release him. But when the tiger then threatens to eat the Brahman, a sneaky jackal saves the day by tricking the gullible tiger.

The Mouse and the Wizard: A Hindu Folktale

Ann Malaspina (author) Jenny Sylvaine (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894891

A wizard helps a timid mouse become what he is most of afraid of. But no matter how the mouse changes, he cannot escape who he is inside.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin: A German Folktale

Amanda St. John (author) Dianna Bonder (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894907

The town of Hamelin is being overrun by rats! A mysterious traveling piper has the power to rid the town of the pests, but when he is cheated out of his payment, he gets revenge.

Medio Pollito (Half-Chick): A Mexican Folktale

Amanda St. John (author) Sue Todd (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894884

The story of Medio Pollito, a chicken born with only half of his body, is one of inspiration and purpose. He travels to find adventure, and with the help of the wind, finds his true calling as a weather vane.

The Magic Paintbrush: A Chinese Folktale

M. J. York (author) Cat Zaza (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894877

This magical folktale tells of a boy who awakes from a dream with a paintbrush that brings his drawings to life. He paints tools, cows, and food for his village, and teaches a greedy emperor a lesson.

Issun Boshi (One-Inch Boy): A Japanese Folktale

Nadia Higgins (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894853

Children will love the ancient tale of Issun Boshi, a one-inch-tall boy who falls in love with a princess, slays a monster, and, through the power of a magical hammer, returns to normal size.

Jack and the Beanstalk: An English Folktale

Ann Malaspina (author) Mary Manning (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894860

Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed.

Frog Went A-Traveling: A Russian Folktale

Vsevolod Garshin, Amanda St. John (authors) David Wenzel (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894846

The story of Fedja the frog, her attempts to fly, and how her pride nearly costs the frog her life.

The Frog King: An African Folktale

Amanda StJohn (author) Karen Perrins (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894839

Some loud, disrespectful frogs need a king to teach them to be kind and courteous to others. After mistaking a rock as their ruler, they learn that the crocodile Mamba, with its sharp teeth and swishing tail, was their true king.

The Boy at the Dike: A Dutch Folktale

M. J. York (author) Laura Freeman (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503894822

Readers learn how one child can make a difference when a young boy saves a village by plugging a hole in a dike with his finger.