"The history of Vietnam is complicated and filled with conflict, and that history has impacted the nation's culture in major ways. Readers explore the relationship between Vietnam's history, geography, and culture in this thoroughly updated look at the Southeast Asian nation. With chapters highlighting economics, arts, religion, language, and the lifestyles of the Vietnamese people, readers are given a comprehensive overview of Vietnam that is enhanced...

"Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America geographically, and its geography has played a prominent part in its history and the development of its cultural identity. Readers discover this as they explore thoroughly updated text that breaks down essential elements of Nicaraguan culture--from religion and language to festivals, sports, and food. Alongside the comprehensive main text, readers discover fact boxes that highlight important tips...

Before you plan your family's next Big Apple excursion, get some help from a professional . . . and from your kids! The Kid's Guide to New York City lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the city, neighborhood by neighborhood. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way the kids will be engaged by sharing fun New York facts and cool tips....

"Red wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan--capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover the story of their recovery"--

Presents twenty true stories of athletes--mostly admirable, occasionally quirky--whose physical accomplishments create a world of thrills and spills.

Mega Machines takes readers to a busy, noisy construction site to watch the bulldozers, diggers and cement mixers in action, constructing a new school.

Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.

Presents stories featuring authors when they were children, including Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling, and Zora Neale Hurston.

La conciencia plena incluye respirar, tener un diálogo interno positivo, calmarse y más. Los personajes de Sesame Street presentan grandes emociones que es probable que los lectores hayan experimentado junto con soluciones simples como la respiración abdominal para ayudar a los niños a manejar lo que están sintiendo. Breathing, positive self talk, and calming down—mindfulness includes all this and more. Sesame Street characters present big...

Learn all about weather with Fly Guy!

It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to a weather station to learn all about weather. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and much more! Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers! And this book has...