In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them.

From Italy, Japan, Iran, and India to Peru, Uganda, and Russia, author Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Getting a glimpse into everyday routines across the culture map provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences.

GEOGRAPHY FOR KIDS: Children who love learning about new cultures and customs will find a world of fascination in these pages. From food to sports to daily chores, this wonderful nonfiction book for kids features delightful illustrations that are accompanied, in a final section, by photographs of the featured children with their families.

THE WAY THINGS WORK: Inspired by his own travels, author-illustrator Matt Lamonthe created this entertaining resource to educate children on the importance of similarities and differences, and to give them a unique look into the lives and everyday routines of other kids on earth.

ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD: A little history of the world shows us that the importance of interconnectedness cannot be underestimated. This book is a treasure that combines the best of children's picture books with a taste of cultural studies sized just right for young readers. Helps children understand the world more globally.--Charlotte News Observer

Perfect for:

• Parents or teachers looking for children's books that explore the world
• Fans of National Geographic Kids magazine and other resources that explore geography and different world cultures
• Readers of books like Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters and Milo Imagines the World
• Pair with a child's world atlas to create an inspiring and educational gift

This book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis. It features not only borders, cities, rivers, and peaks, but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants, cultural events, and many more fascinating facts associated with every region of our planet.

Did you know that Cuba's national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about
anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India's space program. Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children's book.

Every country's profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page
- A highly visual approach to learning
- An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes
- In association with The Smithsonian Institution

This captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts from around the globe!

This world encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.

This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the way to the planet's core and out the other side.

When you're out walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail, there's always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what's going on deep in the ground under your feet?

There are so many amazing sights to see! One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, while the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures' burrows, layers of rock, and the planet's molten core, each running seamlessly into the next.

Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology, and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feetoffers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience. And its foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to eight feet in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore over for hours.

Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020), companion books from the Look Closer series.

A 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K-12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council)

A 2018 American Library Association (ALA) Notable Children's Book - All Ages

This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, Where does the sky end? Where is the highest mountain? and, Where was ice cream invented? Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on earth.

For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime--and see how faraway countries have more in common than you might expect! Hopscotch from country to country in a chain of connecting attractions: Explore Mexico's glittering cave of crystals, then visit the world's largest cave in Vietnam. Peer over a 355-foot waterfall in Zambia, then learn how Antarctica's Blood Falls got their mysterious color. Or see mysterious mummies in Japan and France, then majestic ice caves in both Argentina and Austria.

As you climb mountains, zip-line over forests, and dive into oceans, this book is your passport to a world of hidden wonders, illuminated by gorgeous art.

Every life is a story.
It's easier to understand someone when you know their story.

From enjoying special days to trying on silly hats, children around the world celebrate the same big ideas and everyday moments. This ground-breaking picture book encourages meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusion, and connects kids to others across the globe.

• 15 pages of endmatter dive deeper into the illustrations and themes in the book to spark discussion
• Depicts kids of a wide range of shapes, sizes, races, abilities and lifestyles from countries and cultures all over the world.

The 2nd Edition of the bestselling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages -- updated with new content and insights about the world's people.

First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting world-mindedness by imagining the world's population -- all 6.8 billion of us -- as a village of just 100 people.

Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own.

If the World Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. Skin color is one of our most noticeable physical traits, and this beautiful board book, with its vibrant photographs and very simple text, provides a perfect starting point to talk about race and diversity with very young readers.

At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse and joyful groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious.

Combining lively action shots and candid portraits, Shelley Rotner's photographs showcase a wide variety of kids and families--many shades, and many bright smiles.

This fun and engaging workbook will get kids writing, drawing, and sharing while also learning about cultures and countries other than their own.
- Includes drawing activities, postcards, sticker sheets, and a fold-out map
- A die-cut cover for kids to draw their portrait and write their name on makes this activity book a keepsake to treasure
- Encourages self-reflection while also teaching kids about different traditions and customs

This Is How I Do It is the perfect way to keep kids entertained while exposing them to the many cultures that make up the world.

This children's activity book is ideal for:
- Fans of Matt Lamothe's This Is How We Do It picture book
- Those looking for hands-on, educational kids activity and drawing books
- Those interested in teaching kids about different cultures and countries
- Parents and teachers

Get ready for a globe-trotting adventure like no other with Babies Around the World!

This enchanting board book is your passport to diversity, taking your little one on a whirlwind tour from sunrise to sunset. Starting in the New York (the Big Apple), and waltzing through cities like Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Cape Town, Cairo, Beijing, and Tokyo, it's a world tour without leaving your living room!

Each adorable baby you meet says Hello in their own unique way, sharing their warmth and culture. From Bonjour to Ni hao, these mini citizens make the world feel a little cozier, and parents can introduce their tots to new words and countries.

It's an early lesson in global harmony and a must-have for every little one's bookshelf.

And don't forget to check out the other exciting adventures in the series: Babies Around the World Dancing and Babies Around the World Eating!

Babies around the world dress, play, and go to sleep in different ways. But wherever they live, they are loved. Grown-ups and babies alike will delight in this joyful celebration of our global heritage. Time to read, babies!

Includes Global Babies, Global Baby Bedtimes, and Global Baby Playtime and a Good night, global babies! poster.

Each book features adorable photos of babies from all around the world, making for the perfect baby-shower gift or first bedtime read for the toddler in your life. Part of the proceeds from this collection's sales will be donated to Global Fund for Children to support innovative community-based organizations that serve the world's most vulnerable children and youth.

Take a trip around the world to discover how eco-friendly farms are changing the future of food! From rooftop gardens in bustling cities to underwater farms beneath the waves, explore the many innovative ways people are growing food sustainably to combat climate change.

• Highlights sustainable farming practices around the world
• Supports new vocabulary learning with definitions on each spread
• Endnotes further explore the farming practices of all the countries featured

The ABC's of Aggieland is a fun, interactive, and educational book for Aggie fans of all ages! Young readers will find hidden upper and lowercase letters on each page as they discover why Aggieland is so special. Your family will enjoy teaching future Aggies about the wonderful traditions and reminiscing about your own experiences at Texas A&M. The ABC's of Aggieland is written and illustrated by former students to provide depth, context and hidden insights. We hope that you find this interactive guide an invaluable aid to learning why so many love and cherish Aggieland. Thanks and Gig 'em!

This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation's geography, climate, and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will learn the national flags, official names, capital cities, populations, total area, population density, languages, literacy rate, type of government, and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources.

This condensed children's guide on Countries of the World offers:

- A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package.
- Up to 200 country profiles, each featuring a map, flag and keynote statistics.
- Easy-to-navigate chapters presented in geographical order, making it easy to explore the world.

Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Children can find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world.

Suitable for all children interested in geography, this guide presents lots of useful information and facts about the world we live in. Each country entry has a full-color map showing terrain, major places, and geographical features. There is also a fascinating 'insight' fact for each country revealing interesting details that make places so unique.

From the author of Epic Adventures and the award-winning Adventures on Trains series, Epic Cities takes readers on sight-seeing adventures all around the world.

Unique and enthralling aspects of each city will invite readers to consider the hidden systems that support their own ways of life, noticing details about the world, and discovering amazing similarities and differences with people across the planet. Go cycling in Copenhagen; catch the metro in Seoul; punt the canals in Venice - each destination has something to tell us about the clever, hidden ways our world works.

A celebration of human ingenuity, the marvellous structures of beautiful cities, and a sweeping tour of the world's most fascinating cultures, this book would be perfect for readers who enjoy travel, learning secret and surprising facts about the world, and how everything fits together.

Un divertido recorrido por diferentes profesiones para ayudar a los más pequeños a descubrir qué les hace felices y que así puedan disfrutar de su trabajo cuando sean mayores.

Te gusta ensuciarte? Quizás quieras ser veterinario, jardinera o fontanera... Te gusta hacer ruido? Entonces lo tuyo puede ser cantante de ópera o pirotécnica. Quieres resolver misterios? Entonces podrías ser espía o arqueólogo. No importa lo que elijas, lo verdaderamente importante es ser siempre tú misma o tú mismo!

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From firefighters to opera singers; veterinarians to archaeologists, explore and learn all about different professions to inspire big dreams!

Do you like getting dirty? Do you like animals or plants? If so, a vet or gardener could be just your thing! Pyrotechnics might be right up your street if you like making noise and if you enjoy solving mysteries, then a career in espionage or archaeology might be waiting for you!