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The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)
How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Asia, China Themes: creativities, imaginations, innovations, journeys of inventions and discoveries Leave a comment
Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)
The study of cultures of the past. A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.
Other Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Nigeria Themes: Africa, Benin City, Culture, History, life in the acient cities, Nigeria Leave a comment
The Japanese Samurai
The Japanese Samurai details famous samurai battles in Japan. Readers learn about samurai swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the ancient samurai.
The Japanese Samurai is part of the Ancient and Medieval People series, which profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history.
Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates [...]
Other Descriptors: Asia, Pakistan, Preschool Themes: Himalaya Mountains, mountain climbing, promise, School 2 Comments
Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America
Bluebonnets and lady’s slippers, larkspurs and blazing stars, black-eyed Susans and Granny’s nightcaps. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved these wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored [...]
Other Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3), United States of America Themes: beautification, First lady, Flowers Leave a comment
Panda Kindergarten
School is in session! But this is no ordinary kindergarten class. Meet sixteen young giant panda cubs at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve. The cubs are raised together from infancy in a protected setting, where they grow strong. Under the watchful eyes of the scientists [...]
African Animals
The continent of Africa is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Zebras, hippos, lions, and many other animals roam its vast open grasslands. Other species, such as gorillas and snakes, inhabit its warm tropical forests. And a few other types of animals, including camels and foxes, can even survive in Africa’s and desert regions.Filled [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Preschool, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Africa animals, extinction, habitat, mamals, species, wildlife, Wildlife conservation Leave a comment
Elephant Have Right of Way
A noted conservationist describes her nearly thirty years living and working in Africa, describing the various animals with which she has worked and providing a firsthand view of the plight of Africa’s wild animals.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: conservation, Elephants, extintions, habitats, wildlife Leave a comment
Rickie and Henri
Rickie the chimpanzee loved living with her mother in the rain forests of Central Africa, warm and safe. Until the day the hunters came, and took Rickie away to sell at a Congelese market. Luckily, she was resuced by a kind man who adopted Rickie and cared for her. Best of all, he provided an [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: animals hunters, animals protections, Central Africa, chimpazees, compassions, conservation, Dog, friendships, journeys, Love, new beginning, Tchimpounga Sanctuary Leave a comment
Japan (Picture a Country Series)