North America
United States of America (See category titled America/Oregon Books)
Canada
By: Michael Ulmer & Melanie Rose
ISBN: 978-1585362356
The perfect Canadian kids book gift, for those relatives overseas, or for those who've been in Canada all their lives, "M is for Maple" has real information, lyrical rhymes, and great artistry.
By: Vivien Bowers
ISBN: 978-1897066058
Just what is it that makes Canadians so . . . Canadian? From Mounties to maple syrup, this delightful new entry in the award-winning Wow Canada! series provides young readers with an engaging examination and celebration of some of the more singular facets of Canadian culture. Written from the viewpoint of a student doing a project on Canada's symbols and cultural identity, it answers questions such as Why are cereal boxes written in French and English? How did a beaver become the national icon? What is a "loonie"? and What's with "eh"? The book also offers straightforward information on Canadian spelling, usage, and pronunciation; national, provincial, and territorial symbols; uniquely Canadian foods like pemmican and fiddleheads; and the differences between Canada and its neighbor to the south, America.
By: Barbara Greenwood
ISBN: 978-1554532261
Finally, the premier children's resource on Canada is available in a fully revised paperback edition -- bringing up to date this bestselling treasury of information that has long been an essential book for schools, libraries and homes from coast to coast. Ten years after its debut, this title in the acclaimed Kids Book of series is more than ever an indispensable tool for researching school projects or a conversation piece for sharing Canadian facts with friends and family. Bursting with rich and detailed illustrations, this book is as far-ranging, fascinating and full of surprises as the country it describes.
Mexico
By: Miles Harvey
ISBN: 978-0531159392
Intended as a reference source for school projects, this book which is part of a multicultural series explores the foods, words, inventions, tools, customs and religions of Mexico. It also describes the sports, animals, dance and crafts that originated there.
By: David Marx
ISBN: 978-0516270869
The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world…and right in their own backyards. '
By: Elaine Landau
ISBN: 978-0531207277
Which is the only country to have competed in every World Cup tournament? Where would you go to check out the Mongolian Cow Yogurt Super Girl Contest? Put the countries of the world at readers' fingertips with these books for young globe-trotters.
By: Tony Johnston & John Parra
ISBN: 978-1585361441
The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But theres much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warm temperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Z tour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piata: A Mexico Alphabet.
South America
Argentina
By: Suzanne Paul Dell'Oro
ISBN: 978-1580138178
An overview of Argentina, emphasizing its cultural aspects.
Brazil
By: Maria De Fatima Campos
ISBN: 978-1845073169
From the wilds of the Amazon rain forest to the busy streets of São Paulo; from C is for Carnival to J is for Jangada; from football to Zebu cattle; B Is for Brazil shows this lively South American country in all its colorful diversity. Maria de Fatima Campos’s striking full-color photographs capture the essence of Brazilian life — the interweaving of its cultures and peoples — as she leads the reader on an alphabetic tour. With a simple, informative text, the book illustrates the contrasts between city and rain forest, different customs and peoples, and the vibrant world of Brazilian children whether at home, at school, fishing on the river, or painting in the open air.
Brazil The LandBy: Malika Hollander
ISBN: 978-0613590570
Travel through the beautiful or exotic land of Brazil. Learn about the places and the location that make Brazil so fascinating.
Chile
By: Marion Morrison
ISBN: 978-1432952228
Chile offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Ecuador
By: Colleen Madonna Flood Williams
ISBN: 978-1422207031
Look through gorgeous pictures of Ecuador and learn about the country in this easy to read book.
By: Jess Crespi
ISBN: 978-0823946358
Explore the geography of Ecuador and learn fascinating facts about the beautiful country.
Peru
By: Kristin Thoennes
ISBN: 978-0736883801
No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to faraway lands with the turn of a page! Children will discover similarities and differences of each country's culture, landscape, geography, economics, and more!
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