NCW Libraries

Introduces Egypt, describing its geography, animals, and cities.

"The United States of America is one of the most recognizable countries in the world. Because it stretches across the continent of North America, the country is home to an astonishing number of ecosystems and natural wonders. The United States also has many vibrant cities where locals and tourists alike can entertain themselves at theaters, sporting events, museums, and much more. In-depth sidebars and detailed maps enhance the engaging main text,...

A Pakistani-American girl takes part in her aunt's traditional Pakistani wedding.

Day of the Dead is a holiday when families celebrate their loved ones who have died. Learn all about the customs of this holiday with text feature questions. Extend learning with a downloadable reading organizer.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kwanzaa. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Day of the Dead through simple, predictable text and related photos"--provided by publisher.

Presents a children's alphabet book inspired by Mexican artists and folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of "The Day of the Dead."

The Day of the Dead is a holiday with an incredible history. The celebrations that became this holiday started more than 3,000 years ago. Today, the Day of the Dead is an important celebration for people throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico. Children will love reading about the many traditions of the holiday and learning how Day of the Dead celebrations have changed over time. Vivid images on each spread encourage young readers to make connections...

In rhyming text, describes various sights and activities that tourists would enjoy in Mexico, and includes vocabulary words in Spanish and English.

Text and photographs of Plimouth Plantation follow a Pilgrim girl through a typical day as she milks the goats, cooks and serves meals, learns her letters, and adjusts to her new stepfather.