Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures

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Book SynopsisHere is the story of how the Statue of Liberty got its pedestal when Joseph Pulitzer, a Jewish immigrant and famous newsman, created one of the first American crowdfunding campaigns to raise money for it.When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty''s head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi''s dream of seeing France''s gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue''s needed pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the New York World, to call on all Americans to contribute. Claudia Friddell''s text and Stacy Innerst''s illustrations capture this inspiring story of how one immigrant brought together young and old, rich and poor, to raise funds for the completion of a treasured national monument.

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Book SynopsisShare your love with your little one from A to Z in this love book for toddlers!Show your child you love them with every letter of the alphabet in this ABC board book! With an evergreen message of love, adorable animal illustrations, and heartwarming rhymes, this sweet story is perfect for families to read and share together. From A to Z, this is the best book gift for baby showers, birthdays, Easter baskets, Valentine's day, holiday stocking stuffers, and more!Why readers love ABCs of Love: Perfect for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3. Made for their little hands! A great Valentine's book for toddlers and Valentine's for kids gift, or any time of the year! The perfect way to express your love for your little one that doubles as an ABC book for toddlers!A is for Always. I always love you more. B is for Butterfly kisses. It's you that I adore. C is for Cuddles. I squeeze you nice and tight.D is for Dreaming as I tuck you in at night.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable rhyming Halloween book with educational nonfiction elements woven in, perfect for classrooms and libraries!Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me lots of BUGS to eat! Follow along as a young bat takes flight on Halloween night and eats lots of delicious bugs along the way! Includes educational backmatter with lots of fun facts about bats and their favorite insects.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful omnibus edition of the award-winning biographies Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War and One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her Way Tuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant pain, before the war made it too dangerous to stand under the bomb-filled Vietnam sky. Unable to play with the other children and knowing that at eight she is too old be adopted, she helps care for the babies in the orphanage. So when frantic aid-workers load a van full of babies and take Tuyet as well, she thinks that’s why she is there: as a carer. She can’t guess that, with the capital about to fall to the North Vietnamese, she is being evacuated on the last airplane full of at-risk children bound for new adoptive homes in the west. Before she knows what is happening, Tuyet is whisked into life with the Morris family: Mom, Dad, their biological daughter Beth, and their adopted children Lara and Aaron. It takes some time to really understand that she isn’t there to help care for baby Aaron: she is there to be their daughter. She learns that the bright sparks in the sky are stars, not bombs, that flames on a birthday cake are nothing to fear, and that her only jobs are to play and to be loved. But a bigger test stands before Tuyet: corrective surgery for her twisted ankle, and a gruelling physiotherapy regimen. Unable to speak English yet and terrified that the procedure will fail, Tuyet must draw on every ounce of courage and focus on her dream of running and kicking a ball in a pair of matching shoes. Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars: A Vietnamese War Orphan Finds Home is an omnibus edition of the award-winning Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War and One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her Way. Retold by acclaimed children’s author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Tuyet’s dramatic true story is based on personal interviews and enhanced with archival photos.Trade ReviewPraise for Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars: A Vietnamese War Orphan Finds Home 2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens selection “In giving young Tuyet her own unique voice and vividly presenting her joys and anxieties in a carefully structured story, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch has created an excellent work of literary nonfiction....Highly Recommended.”—CM Magazine “For young readers who have not had the privilege of reading Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch’s award-winning non-fiction books about Son Thi Anh Tuyet...Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars offers an omnibus of the two earlier stories....Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars truly gives young readers the more complete story of a Vietnamese war orphan’s journey from hardships and horror to hope and home.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “Two fascinating and award-winning biographies in one...[Tuyet’s] compelling story is full of bravery and perseverance. Readers are given such an incredible window to a refugee’s experience and the obstacles they must overcome in an unfamiliar place....Sky Of Bombs, Sky Of Stars will be an excellent non-fiction addition to any library.”—Band of MG Books Praise for Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War “The author tells Tuyet’s story with respect and dignity, introducing readers to a brave girl caught up in the turbulent times of her country, her fears of leaving what she knew, and the joy of finding a new life.”—School Library Journal “An excellent first step on the ladder that leads to such fine immigrant tales as Thanhha Lai’s Inside Out & Back Again.”—The Horn Book Magazine “Tuyet’s remarkable true story recounts the heroic rescue on a plane bigger than her orphanage, with babies hurriedly placed in cardboard boxes and an unknown future for all. With the new foods, her own bed, eating with a fork, using a toothbrush (instead of her fingers and some salt), walking on grass (instead of rice paddies), and learning that the lights in the nighttime sky are stars instead of bombs, it’s her adjustment to a foreign land and an adopted family that proves most fascinating.”—Booklist “Immediate and compelling, this moving refugee story deserves a wide audience.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The] biographical approach helps to humanize a war that, for most readers, may seem like ancient history, and the tight focus on the airlift and Tuyet's first days with the Morrises reminds readers that they are sharing the experiences of an agemate.”—Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books “Enhanced with documents and a surprising number of photographs, Airlift is a touching, multi-layered experience. The strength of Skrypuch’s storytelling shows strongest in the smallest details.”—Book Dragon/Smithsonian Institute Praise for One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her Way “An inspiring story that will appeal to a wide audience.”—School Library Journal “Readers [who enjoyed Last Airlift] will be just as riveted to this quieter but no-less-moving story as Tuyet bravely dreams of being able to run and play…Especially satisfying is Skrypuch’s portrayal of Tuyet’s growing trust in her adoptive family, whose love and affection never fail to amaze and thrill her.”—The Horn Book Magazine “Along with the true personal story, the facts about polio across the globe, past and present, will grip readers.”—Booklist “[T]he author describes Tuyet’s operation and subsequent recovery with sympathy and respect….Readers of this moving refugee story will celebrate as well.”—Kirkus Reviews “Step by step, Skrypuch shows with forthright clarity how Tuyet becomes her own very best hero.”—BookDragon/Smithsonian Institute

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Book SynopsisMeet some of Scotland's most spectacular women in this inspiring collection of biographies written for young people. From authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners, this diverse collection of women have influenced the world in incredible ways.Read the eye-opening life stories of many amazing Scottish women you know, and many you won't believe you hadn't heard of:-- Feel the rhythm with ground-breaking deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie-- Rock the runway with model Eunice Olumide-- Command the country with iconic monarch Mary, Queen of Scots-- Pen a literary gem with poet and author Jackie Kay-- Campaign for change with schoolgirl activist Roza Salih-- Step on set with actor Karen Gillan-- Race to the finish line with para-athlete Kayleigh Haggo-- Discover a new planet with scientist Mary SomervilleScottish author and former journalist Louise Baillie presents empowering stories of persistence, achievement, ingenuity and innovation while bestselling Scottish illustrator Eilidh Muldoon captures the essence of each extraordinary woman with her vibrant and dynamic illustrations.This fascinating and uplifting celebration of iconic women from Scotland's past and present is essential reading for children aged seven and up and a perfect gift for the spectacular Scots of the future.Table of ContentsAnnie LennoxVictoria DrummondRose ReillyJackie KayMary, Queen of ScotsEvelyn GlennieCorinne HuttonSophia Jex-BlakeEmili SandéKaren GillanMary SomervilleLorraine KellyJeannie RobertsonLiz McColganJoan EardleyRoza SalihElsie InglisCatherine HeymansMary BarbourAnne Lorne GilliesFlora MacDonaldAli SmithEunice OlumideJennie LeeKayleigh HaggoJane HainingIona FyfeNosheena MokarikJessie ValentineLaura Young

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Book SynopsisA whirlwind tour of the entire globe, this beautifully illustrated atlas is jam-packed with facts about every country in the world, perfect for readers 8+.Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say ''good morning'' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.

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Book SynopsisTravel with Min and Mei as they present cultures and languages from diverse countries in an appealing, charming and interesting format. Who was Wawei? What is the national symbol of Poland? The answers - and much more - are found in this appealing book for 5-7 year old learners.

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Book SynopsisTravel with Min and Mei as they present cultures and languages from diverse countries in an appealing, charming and interesting format. Is Gitonga''s school day in Kenya similar to Min and Mei''s? Who are the ''Maasai''? The answers - and much more - are found in this appealing book for 5-7 year old learners.

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