Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
North Star Editions All Families: Blended Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of blended families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of blended families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£27.19
North Star Editions All Families: Immigrant and Refugee Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of immigrant and refugee families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of immigrant and refugee families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£27.19
North Star Editions All Families: LGBTQ+ Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of LGBTQ+ families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of LGBTQ+ families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review"LGBTQ+ Families serves as a starting point for discussion and dialogue about LGBTQ+ individuals within their family relationships. . . . The general message in LGBTQ+ Families is that all types of families exist, and they are formed in many different ways." —New York Journal of Books
£27.19
North Star Editions All Families: Single-Parent Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of single-parent families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of single-parent families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£27.19
North Star Editions All Families: Unhoused Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of unhoused families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of unhoused families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review"This resource will fill a gap in collections looking to improve representation in the area of family life." —Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Colosseum
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Colosseum. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£25.59
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Giza Pyramids
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Giza Pyramids. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Great Wall of China
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Great Wall of China. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Machu Picchu
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at Machu Picchu. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Taj Mahal
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Taj Mahal. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£27.19
North Star Editions All Families: Adoptive Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of adoptive families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of adoptive families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.44
North Star Editions All Families: Blended Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of blended families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of blended families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.44
North Star Editions All Families: Immigrant and Refugee Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of immigrant and refugee families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of immigrant and refugee families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.44
North Star Editions All Families: LGBTQ+ Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of LGBTQ+ families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of LGBTQ+ families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review"LGBTQ+ Families serves as a starting point for discussion and dialogue about LGBTQ+ individuals within their family relationships. . . . The general message in LGBTQ+ Families is that all types of families exist, and they are formed in many different ways." —New York Journal of Books
£10.44
North Star Editions All Families: Single-Parent Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of single-parent families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of single-parent families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.44
North Star Editions All Families: Unhoused Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of unhoused families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of unhoused families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a “Many “Identities special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review"This resource will fill a gap in collections looking to improve representation in the area of family life." —Booklist
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Angkor Wat
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at Angkor Wat. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Colosseum
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Colosseum. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Giza Pyramids
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Giza Pyramids. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Great Wall of China
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Great Wall of China. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Macchu Picchu
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at Machu Picchu. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Structural Wonders: Taj Mahal
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Taj Mahal. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
£10.44
North Star Editions Taking a Stand: Sophie Scholl Fights Hitler's
Book SynopsisExplores the history, events, and aftermath of Sophie Scholl's fight against Hitler's regime. Through insightful text, “In Their Own Words” special features, and critical thinking questions, this title will introduce readers to a historic example of social activism.
£29.74
North Star Editions World Leaders: Jacinda Ardern: Prime Minister of
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the political career of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into New Zealand and the office of its current leader.
£29.74
North Star Editions World Leaders: Moon Jae-in: President of South
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the political career of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into South Korea and the office of its current leader.
£29.74
North Star Editions World Leaders: Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the political career of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into India and the office of its current leader.
£27.19
North Star Editions World Leaders: Pope Francis: Leader of the
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.
£29.74
North Star Editions World Leaders: Moon Jae-in: President of South
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the political career of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into South Korea and the office of its current leader.
£12.34
North Star Editions World Leaders: Pope Francis: Leader of the
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.
£12.34
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring the Gateway
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the Gateway Arch. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£27.19
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring the San
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the San Antonio River Walk. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£27.19
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Celebrate Holidays
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can celebrate holidays. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£22.94
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring the Gateway
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the Gateway Arch. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£10.44
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring the San
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the San Antonio River Walk. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£10.44
North Star Editions Activities We Do: We Celebrate Holidays
Book SynopsisThis book offers a simple overview of how children can celebrate holidays. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.
£8.54
Bellwether Media Denmark
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Haiti
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Honduras
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£12.34
North Star Editions Spring Is Here: People in Spring
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the activities people can do in spring. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the topic.
£8.54
North Star Editions Groundbreaking Women in Politics: Alexandria
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the political career of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into the impacts Ocasio-Cortez has had on the urgent issues of today.Trade Review"Welcome additions to most libraries." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£12.34
North Star Editions Where I Live: My City
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their city. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of a city.
£22.94
North Star Editions Where I Live: My Continent
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their continent. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the diverse sights, people, and cultures on their continent.
£22.94
North Star Editions Where I Live: My Country
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their country. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of a country.
£22.94
North Star Editions Where I Live: My Planet
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their planet. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of Earth.
£22.94
North Star Editions Where I Live: My State
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their state. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the parts of a state.
£22.94
North Star Editions Life Skills: Reading a Map
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£25.49
North Star Editions Life Skills: Writing a Letter
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£25.49
North Star Editions World Studies: Africa
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the region of Africa. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into Africa’s rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.Trade Review“A good base for information on the various regions.”—School Library Journal
£27.99
