Books with author Wiley Blevins

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live south of the border?Twin tour guides Rosa and Pedro will take readers along on a detailed tour of their home country, Mexico. Along the way, they'll offer an insider's look at Mexican life, from what their house looks like to what their family has for dinner. They will also show off some of Mexico's most incredible places, teach readers some simple Spanish phrases, and more.

Located just north of the United States, Canada is the world's second largest country.Meet up with your tour guide, Jackson, as he takes readers on an amazing journey across Canada. Along the way, he'll explain what life is like for Canadians, from what their homes are like and what they eat to what they study in school and which activities they enjoy most. Jackson will also share information about Canadian history and traditions, offer fun facts about the country's most important places, and more.

Made up of Great Britain (which includes England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland (which is part of a nearby island), the United Kingdom is home to a diverse range of cultures and traditions.Your tour guide, Isla, will help you navigate her amazing homeland as she explains what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. She will also share what she knows about the country's long history, rich culture, and unique traditions.

In the southern European nation of Italy, people live la dolce vita, the sweet life.In the southern European nation of Italy, people live la dolce vita, the sweet life. Meet up with Fausto, your tour guide, as he takes readers on an incredible trip across Italy. He will show off his favorite landmarks and give readers an insider's view of modern Italian culture, from what people do for fun to how they dress. He will also explain the country's history, traditions, and much more.

An Asian nation of more than 3,000 islands, Japan is about the same size as the U.S. state of California.Go on an in-depth tour of Japan with local guide Satchiko as she shows readers what life is like in her home country, from what foods people enjoy to how they spend their free time. Satchiko will also teach readers about Japanese history and culture, show them the country's most interesting places, and more.

The east Asian nation of South Korea is a land of gorgeous natural landscapes, with green forests, towering mountains, and ocean beaches.It is also a land of sprawling, modern cities. Readers will meet up with Wook-jin and Yu-na, their local guides, as they explore everything South Korea has to offer. They'll learn about the country's history, culture, typical lifestyles, and more.

From the Eiffel Tower to the amazing artwork in the Louvre, there's a lot to see in France.With the help of their local guides Hugo and Chloe, readers will tour this European nation's most incredible sights. Along the way, they'll learn about France's history and culture. They will also find out how French people live, from which kinds of houses they live in to what topics they study in school.