Region: International

The Plant Hunters

By Book Importer | Published: May 11, 2012

Driven by an all-consuming passion, the plant hunters traveled around the world, facing challenges at every turn: tropical illnesses, extreme terrain, and dangerous animals.  They battled piranhas, tigers, and vampire bats.  Even the plants themselves could be lethal!  But these intrepid eighteenth and nineteenth century explorers were determined to find and collect new and unusual [...]

Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Women Explorers

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

This book introduces inspiring women whose passions for exploration made them push the boundaries, including Nellie Cashman, Annie Smith Peck, and Delia Julia Denning Akeley.

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

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), Nonfiction, 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: Nonfiction, 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.  

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

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), Nonfiction, 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), Nonfiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

I Am Different! Can You Find Me?

By Book Importer | Published: February 15, 2012

This clever picture book presents sixteen visual puzzles. On every page, readers must pick out the one item that is different from the rest–a different color, a different shape, reversed from left to right, or just asleep when others are awake. The phrase “Can you find me?” is shown in a different language on every [...]

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

Treasured Classics

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague brings his hallmark artistry to 15 classic stories that have delighted children for generations. From Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to The Gingerbread Man and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, each story is lush with detail and loaded with magic. A wealth of fable and fantasy, truly to be treasured.

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

Baby Animals in the Jungle

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

All the familiar tropical babies are here for their adorable close-ups: Elephant, Tiger, Orangutan, and Gorilla are happy to show off their best sides. Also included are some appealling but less familiar friends like Lemur, Tapir, and the cute green Froglets. Each page includes one fascinating fact to help young children learn more about each [...]

Other Descriptors: Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Infant/toddler (ages 0-2) » Themes: , » Leave a comment