A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, we can be ready for anything.

Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.

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.

Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do they need to survive? Find out how people around the world prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, people can be ready for anything.

Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate this Christian festival.Sam and his siblings are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they prepare in the lead-up to the festival, bake Easter treats, dye eggs, attend Church, spot Spring flowers and new life, hunt for eggs and enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday of food and fun with all the family.Along the way, you’ll learn all about this S...

Red-hot lava oozes out of the ground. It shoots up into the air. This lava is coming from a crack in the ground. A volcano is erupting! People watch in awe as the lava flows slowly across the ground. This is the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. Iceland is a land of many wonders. From volcanoes to glaciers, cities to villages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come along and explore!

Everything a young reader needs to know about obesity: what it is, how it happens, and how to help solve the problem. The text also presents real-life stories of kids who struggle with obesity.

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favorite children’s games, to play by yourself, with family, or friends!Let's Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a re...

You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of city buses, how they work, and why they are important to cities and the people who ride them.

Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behaviour.

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Across the GlobeIt's autumn and Luna is preparing for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated!Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes y...