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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Nĭ Hao! My name is Jin, and I'm a kid just like you living in China. China is a country filled with ancient wonders, high-tech cities, and lots of people-more than any other country on Earth! Have you ever wondered what China is like? Come along with me to find out!
Series
Publisher
Hearst
Language
English
Description
As the authority on extraordinary design, Veranda knows how to decorate, design, and dress with color. This special edition explores the spectrum of possibilities, from gentle tints to bold hues and every shade in between. The guide is composed in four sections: warm, cool, loud, and soft. Each part has beautiful lessons from expert designers and artisans, who share their chromatic approaches to interior decoration, paints, furnishings, and floral
...6) Australia
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Hello! My name is Ruby, and I'm a kid just like you living in Australia. Australia is a country filled with awesome beaches, unique animals, and exciting cities! Have you ever wondered what Australia is like? Come along with me to find out!
7) Brazil
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Olá! My name is Marco, and I a kid just like you living in Brazil. Brazil is a country filled with beautiful rain forests, bustling cities, and world-class sports. Have you ever wondered what living in Brazil is like? Come along with me to find out!
9) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I'm a kid just like you, living in Mexico. Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts! Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A young narrator gives a first-person account of what it is like growing up as a young girl in contemporary Moscow, Russia"--
"Discover what it's like to grow up in Russia in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world! Zdravstvujtye! My name is Katia, and I'm a kid just like you living in Russia. Russia is a massive country, located in two continents--Europe and...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Are you one of the 15 million Americans with Italian heritage? Ever wonder what Italy is really like? Discover what it's like to be a kid growing up in Italy with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!"--
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
You may already know that Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt, but did you know she married her little brother? Or that she could speak nine languages? This graphic retelling of Cleopatra's story gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Romans to the Egyptian zodiac. Using bright infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Cleopatra's life. Queen of Egypt, she...
14) Frida Kahlo
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This graphic retelling of Frida Kahlo's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up"--
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg is a graphic retelling of Greta's story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and environmental activism, while educating them on everything from the science of climate change to living with Asperger's. You may already know that Greta Thunberg is one of the most iconic figures in the modern environmental movement, but did you know that she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of only...
16) Mandela
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story which gives children a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, while educating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to the importance of equality.--
17) Mozart
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Mozart's life, talents, unique abilities and achievement given in a graphic "infomatics" format.
"You may already know that Mozart was a child prodigy, but did you know that he had a pet starling? Or that his letters are full of rhyming poo jokes? This graphic retelling of Mozart's story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Age of Enlightenment to the importance of...
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A graphic retelling of Tesla's story which gives children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up, whilst educating them on everything from alternating current to the power of the imagination. You may already know that Nikola Tesla was an electrical engineer, but did you know that he was born during a lightning storm? Or that he had a phobia of pearls?
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
You may already know that William Shakespeare was a playwright, but did you know he learned nothing but Latin at school? Or that he couldn't even spell his own name? The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is...
20) Coco Chanel
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"You may already know that Coco Chanel was a visionary who transformed the world of fashion, but did you know that she was also accused of being a secret agent for the Nazis during World War II? Or that she was superstitious and would read tarot cards to try to predict her future? This graphic retelling of Chanel's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and career, while educating them on everything from the history of early 20th century...
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