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The Race Around the World
Nancy Castaldo, Wesley Lowe
Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 4, 2015)Does Nellie Bly have what it takes to race around the world? Travel to all corners of the globe in this action-packed Totally True Adventure. When Nellie Bly read Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, she had an amazing idea. What if she traveled around the world in real life, and did it in less than eighty days? In 1889, people doubted it could be done—especially by a woman. But with one small bag and a sturdy coat, Nellie set out anyway. Soon the whole world was rooting for her. Could she make it back home in time? This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Around the World We Go
Margaret Wise Brown, Christine Tappin
Hardcover (Sterling, Jan. 1, 2013)“Around the world we go, To learn what we don't know...” It's time to travel the world! Sing, dance, and play with children of other cultures in this story from the hidden treasures of Margaret Wise Brown, author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. Illustrated by Christine Tappin.
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Around the World
DK
Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 1, 2005)With more than 60 easy-to-peel, reusable stickers, this book lets children create their own beautiful Barbie picture books. Fill the pages with stickers by matching each sticker to its caption, or put these pretty stickers on notebooks, lockers, or any other place that could use the creative, playful Barbie touch.
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Race Around the World
RH Disney
Library Binding (RH/Disney, May 17, 2011)All the world's a racetrack as superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in Disney/Pixar Cars 2. Boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 reader based on the new hit film.
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Food Around the World
Moira Butterfield
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)Learn about the different foods people eat in distant and diverse places.
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All Around The World
Jane Elizabeth Rode
Paperback (BookBaby, Jan. 7, 2019)In All Around the World, author and illustrator Jane Elizabeth Rode's heartfelt words and colorful images takes readers on a trip around the world, where they'll experience different cultures and the many ways in which humanity shares the desires for love, happiness and fulfillment. Its simple message will open the hearts of both young and old to the fact that people around the world, despite living and looking very differently, are at heart all the same.With beautiful illustrations, All Around the World is meant for people of all ages and is best read out loud.
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Around the World
James Carter, Cliff Moon
Paperback (HarperCollins UK, Sept. 1, 2007)Traversing across the world by train, boat and plane, the two children in this story poem encounter the extremes of sun and snow travelling to Africa, India and China. The book begins with a poem, before revealing their journey's details, and repetitive questions encourage the reader to turn the page and continue the voyage.
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Homes Around the World
Eleanor O'Connell
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)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.
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A Wave Around the World
Nicholas Messenger
language (Konuoi Imprint, July 12, 2014)An adventure across a world deranged by the onset of World War Two, when aviation was still an extravagant adventure, involving a curious zoo, refugees, a runaway ferryboat, a plane-load of animals, a bizarre project in ecological subversion, and a chimpanzee that learns to talk.
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Passover Around the World
Tami Lehman-Wilzig, Elizabeth Wolf
Library Binding (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Jan. 1, 2007)Introduces children to the many different ways of celebrating Passover around the world, including customs that can be adopted for use in the child's own family seder.
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Candy Around the World
Stacy Cacciatore, Christina Stymiest
Paperback (Stained Jem Press, April 16, 2012)Candy is an important part of history, culture and traditions around the world. From the Plum Crack Seed candy in China to Dulce de Leche from Mexico, the candies from around the world are as diverse as their culture. Did you know that children in Italy receive chocolate eggs filled with toys on Easter? Or that in Mexico they celebrate El Dia de los Muertos instead of Halloween? Candy Around the World takes the reader on an exciting confectionary tour around the world. Each chapter focuses on a specific region and provides an exciting look into the history and origin of their sweet treat. Designed for children and parents to read, explore, cook and learn together, Candy Around the World is filled with recipes, games, activities and fun facts to make learning about history and cultures around the world fun. This book is sure to be a delight for the entire family. Visit www.candyaroundtheworldbook.com for more games, science experiments, activities, recipes and more!
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Jacks Around the World
Mary D. Lankford, Karen Dugan
Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 14, 1996)"An inviting, multicultural offering [with] overviews of and instructions for fourteen variations of the game of jacks from around the world."--Horn Book. "A good choice for teachers seeking multicultural games as well as for children who enjoy jacks."--Booklist.
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