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Spain
Rachel Grack, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Ever feel like you need a nap in the afternoon? Spain is famous for its cultural tradition of the siesta. For a few hours every afternoon, people go home from work to nap! Kids will learn about the land and water features of Spain and the traditions, cuisine, and everyday life of its people.
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Portugal
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)Being the westernmost country in Europe, Portugal was among the first countries to navigate unexplored seas and discover new lands. It was a Portuguese explorer named Bartolomeu Dias who became the first European to round Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Young readers will explore Portugal's past and present as well as its culture and landscape.
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Denmark
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)Denmark has consistently been ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. It has a high standard of living, an impressive literacy rate, and an industrious economy. In this title, discover more about a land famous for its fairy tales, innovative culture, and lively people.
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Morocco
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2012)A crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Morocco is a country of great diversity. Throughout its history, people have migrated to the country from every direction. They've brought a variety of beliefs and ways of life. In this book, young readers will discover that Morocco is a land of blended backgrounds.
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Iran
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)Iran is an ancient country that used to be called Persia. The Persians were one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, and Persian culture has a strong presence in Iranian culture today. In this book, explore Iran's rain forests, national cuisine, and the traditions of a people that trace their roots back thousands of years.
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China
Walter Simmons
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)China, with over one billion people, is the most populated country in the world. China's most famous tourist attraction is the Great Wall, which runs across about 5,000 miles of northern China. Rich with Chinese culture, this title explores Chinese food, holidays, and daily life. Eager readers will also get to challenge their tongues with a few common words from the unique Chinese language!
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Life in a Desert
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water? Plants and animals have to adapt in order to survive. Some plants grow waxy leaves to hold in water, and many animals store fat in a hump or tail. In this title, beginning readers will learn all about deserts and how life develops in extreme conditions.
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Chimpanzees
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the intelligent behaviors of chimpanzees.
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Russia
Jim Bartell
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2010)Moscow's Red Square is a center of Russian history and culture. This book explores the physical and cultural geography of Russia, showing the reader what daily life is like in Russia and how Russians keep their cultural traditions alive in the modern world.
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Giant Pandas
Kari Schuetz
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
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France
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)France's most famous icon is the Eiffel Tower. This tower in Paris is the height of an 81-story building and ranks as the most visited monument in the world! This book introduces children to the classic beauty, revolutionary people, and fine foods of a country known for the arts.
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Bucket Trucks
Derek Zobel
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 15, 2009)When you lose electricity during a storm, a bucket truck may come to the rescue. Bucket trucks help people reach things high up like power lines, trees, or traffic lights. Discover a bucket truck's different uses and how this machine works.
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