Books with title Grassland Biomes Around the World

Apartments, houses, log cabins, and houseboats are all kinds of homes, though they can look vastly different. Around the world, families settle into homes that can look quite different than these, yet serve the same purpose: to shelter. This volume will capture readers imaginations, allowing them to view various types of homes, including the yaodongs of China and Queenslanders of Australia. Beautiful photographs serve to illustrate both architectural and cultural concepts.

Take a journey around the world to discover the homes of children just like you!Where in the world do children live in reed houses on floating islands?Where are the highest homes: in the city skyscrapers, or in the snowy mountains?Why are some houses in India painted blue, and why do some people in South Africa paint patterns on their homes?Find out in Homes Around the World!Children will love reading about the homes of their contemporaries in other countries; from underground homes and floating homes, to eco-homes, and the most unusual homes.Includes Art Station activities where readers are encouraged to use their new knowledge creatively!

Did you know that Chutes and Ladders originated thousands of years ago in India? Or that playing cards have been around for centuries? Games have always been a part of many cultures as a way to entertain or pass the time. Young readers finally get a chance through this book to see and learn about popular games in other cultures, learning that we're not all so different, even though the games might be. No library or classroom would be complete without this book.

"DK Readers" will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about other cultures. From houses made of mud and reeds, to homes in caves and trees, help your child learn all about different habitats through exciting stories. "DK Readers" are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes and large type - read them together with children who are just beginning to learn and with early or reluctant readers. Over 90 "DK Readers" in the series.