Age: Nonfiction

Nonfiction genre

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.

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If You Lived Here: Houses of the World

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Step into unique homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways in which people live and have lived. If you lived in the mountains of southern Spain, your bedroom might be carved out of a mountain. If you lived in a village in South Africa, the outside of your house might tell [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Who Will Save My Planet?

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This unique and powerful wordless book uses striking photos to show the impact of humans on the environment. Each provocative image speaks volumes. On every spread we are shown a treasure that nature has given us beside a picture of how we’ve abused that treasure. We see a beautiful forest glade beside a devastated patch [...]

Other Descriptors: International, Primary (ages 6-9), Wordless Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Going Ape!

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

There are more than 200 species of primates in the world. Going Ape! is a wonderful introduction to some of the most fascinating ones for children just discovering the world of animals. From Japan’s macaques to Africa’s gorillas, brilliant images and brief, informative text will capture the imagination of young children.  

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What We Wear

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Vibrant photographs from around the world showcase the many different types of clothing that kids wear to play, study, pretend and celebrate. From school uniforms to costumes, traditional ethnic clothing to sports team jerseys-no matter what kids wear, clothes are an important part of who they are.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), International, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Earth-Friendly Buildings, Bridges and More

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This dynamic title takes the form of Corry’s scrapbook. It’s a dazzling collection of postcards, brochures and other memorabilia documenting Corry’s research into green design. Kid-friendly language explains the engineering behind some of the planet’s most cutting edge towers, bridges, tunnels, domes, dams, dikes, locks and levees. These structures include the Vizcaya Bridge in Spain, [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Russia: The People

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

After years of unemployment and crushing inflation, Russians are looking to the future with hope of a new prosperity. This colorful revised edition takes a look at the new middle class and how the culture has been changing since the country

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Russia: The Land

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This new revised edition of Russia: the Land takes a fresh look at this country’s transformation over the past century. Russia’s recent economic growth has had an impact on the environment and on the ways of life of its peoples.

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A Is for Africa

By Book Importer | Published: March 3, 2012

The author, a member of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, presents text and her own photographs of twenty-six things, from A to Z, representative of all African peoples.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Nigeria, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Wombats

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

This story presents, in text and photographs, the habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the Australian wombat, one of the world’s largest burrowing animals.

Other Descriptors: Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment