Books in Habitats around the World series

A waterside home is a home that lies next to, or floats on, a sea, a river, a lake, or a canal. This exciting new book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as Venice and Hong Kong, and high in the Andes Mountains on Lake Titicaca. Detailed photography shows what these kinds of homes are made from and what they look like inside. Other interesting topics include working, going to school, and getting around on water, and how people living near water are affected by flooding, soil erosion, hurricanes, and water pollution. A world map identifies the cities and countries featured in the book.

Wherever we live there is always somewhere we call home. We may share it with our family or sometimes with a whole community. This book looks at the homes of children from all around the world. There are photographs from countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Sweden. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Join fifteen beautiful dancers from around the world in their dreams and inspirations! This book allows readers to discover different cultures through music and dance. Through the dancers' personal anecdotes—with accompanying beautiful illustrations by Sybile—readers will discover their true love of dance. Dancers of the World fulfills every girl's passion for dance!Aurélia Hardy is a dance, music, and literature enthusiast! She has been practicing ballet for more than twenty-five years and explores other varieties such as Latin and oriental dance. Writing about this art form has allowed her to fully live out her passion.Sybile is a Belgian artist, maintaining a drawing and painting focus. Her favorite mediums are acrylic painting and oil painting on canvas and paper.

Every child enjoys playtime and has a favorite toy or game. Here are pictures of children from all around the world having fun playing alone or with their friends. Illustrated with stunning photographs from Vietnam, Russia, Ethiopia and many more countries, this series is perfect to share with the youngest child. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.