Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples

Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year.

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Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL).

"e;Sometimes it only takes a few, who know what's right and do it, too.

A happy family celebrates the eight nights of Hanukkah by lighting candles, eating latkes, and playing dreidel in this new board book from Kar-Ben.

Studying Antarctica has never been for the fainthearted.

This book examines the history of human energy use as well as the latest energy developments in the United States.

What is that garbage doing next to the garden?

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What's that dog with the curly coat, good looks, and keen intelligence?

What's that dog with the stocky build, bushy eyebrows, and alert personality?

What's that dog with the thick, shiny coat and fun-loving spirit?

What's that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal personality?

What's that dog with the tiny body, big ears, and winning personality?

What's that wrinkly dog with the square head, waddling walk, and loving spirit?

Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth?

Did you know that the Rocky Mountains range is more than 3,000 miles long?

Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house?

Do you know where to find the world's largest freshwater lake?

Have you ever seen rocks that are more than two billion years old?

Do you know a place that's home to both manatees and panthers?

When President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country celebrated.

Michael Jackson's journey to fame began in 1966 at age eight, when he started singing with his brothers in the Jackson 5.

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When her parents get divorced, a little girl is worried about many things, including how she will celebrate the Jewish holidays in two different households.

A loving father carves carousel horses that represent members of his family as he saves money to bring them from Europe to America.

When Zachary's relatives show up for the family Christmas, there aren't enough beds to hold them all.

Jaclyn Roessel live in Kayenta, Arizona, on the Navajo reservation.

Jackie Mitchell has always wanted to be a great pitcher, and she finally has the chance to become one!

On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way.

Six days a week Minnie and Tessa sit, shoulder to shoulder, bent over sewing machines in a big room overflowing with piles of fabric, patterns, and lace.

Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes.

The war of 1812 is raging, and from the lighthouse where their father works, Rebecca Bates and her sister Abigail can see a British ship coming.

Allen Jay's family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Babe Didrikson was running and jumping hedges at the age of eight.

Arabic is spoken by nearly two hundred million people throughout the world.

If it takes four days to go halfway across the Soviet Union by train, imagine how long it would take on two snowshoes!

In this introduction to the Spanish numbers one through ten, Jim Haskins leads young readers on an adventure of discovery "e;south of the border.

With the Korean numbers one through ten, Jim Haskins introduces young readers to diverse aspects of Korean culture.

For the numbers one to ten, the Japanese language offers two sets of numbers.

Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a tour of cultural discovery as he counts his way, from one to ten, through Italy.

In this book, popular author Jim Haskins counts his way through Israel, from one to ten, in the Hebrew language--one of Israel's two official languages.