Child Geography

What is it like to live in or visit Japan? What makes Japan’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of the Japanese people.

Visit the Treasure State! Learn about Montana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 41st state.

Take a trip through the Hoosier State! Learn about Indiana's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 19th state.

Welcome to the Cornhusker State! Learn about Nebraska's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 37th state.

Take a trip through the Magnolia State! Learn about Mississippi's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 20th state.

Welcome to the Tar Heel State! Learn about North Carolina's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 12th state.

Venezuela is a land of striking beauty. Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, plunges more than 3,000 feet in the Guiana Highlands. Lake Maracaibo, the largest lake in South America, sits in northwestern Venezuela. Eager listeners will get their feet wet in this title that explores Venezuela's landscape, people, and heritage.

Life on the American frontier wasn't easy. Pioneers had to deal with tough challenges including rough terrain, extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous animals. But in spite of the hardships, people persevered. Follow the true stories of those who braved the frontier and what they had to do to survive in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family - to China! A total dream come true! Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life.

Elementary Geography was originally written by educator Charlotte Mason in the 1880s, yet this beloved book for elementary-aged students still garners attention today. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format. Miss Mason’s conversational tone teaches children about their world, from its place in the solar system to their place in its lands. Elementary Geography also includes over a dozen poetry selections throughout the book, chosen by Miss Mason to complement the chapter topics.

Some people are deaf. What does that mean? Listeners learn what deafness is, how it can be caused, and what daily life is like for someone who can't hear.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Brazilians.

In August 1972, President Idi Amin declares that a message from God has come to him in a dream: all foreign Indians must be "weeded out" of Uganda in the next 90 days. Fifteen-year-old Sabine and her father, a successful businessman, are confident that their family will not be affected, since they are Ugandan citizens, but Sabine's fearful mother is certain that they will have to leave.

Take a trip to the Silver State! Learn about Nevada's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 36th state.

From smelly ships to violent wars and icky battle wounds, life was rough for Vikings. Get ready to explore the nasty side of Viking life.

Welcome to the Ocean State! Learn about Rhode Island's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 13th state.

Visit the Palmetto State! Learn about South Carolina's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our eighth state.

In 1985 southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people…people like the boy, Salva Dut…caught in the middle. When Salva's village is attacked, he must embark on a harrowing journey that will propel him through horror and heartbreak, across a harsh desert, and into a strange new life. Years later, in contemporary South Sudan, a girl named Nya must walk eight hours a day to fetch water. The walk is grueling, but there is unexpected hope.

Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father. Young listeners will love this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue.