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Mountain Homes by Nicola BarberA mountain is an area of land that is much higher than the land around it. This interesting new book looks at homes on mountains and the unique way of life in these often remote areas.
ISBN: 9780778735571
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
Homes on the Water by Nicola BarberA waterside home is a home that lies next to, or floats on, a sea, a river, a lake, or a canal. This exciting new book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as Venice and Hong Kong, and high in the Andes Mountains on Lake Titicaca.
ISBN: 9780778735595
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
Island Homes by Nicola BarberAn island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water. This intriguing new book looks at homes on big islands, such as Japan, as well as small islands, such as Cebu in the Philippines.
ISBN: 9780778735557
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
Village Homes by Nicola BarberA village is less populated than a city and has only a small group of homes and other buildings. This intriguing new book looks at homes in rural areas, poor areas, on hilltops, and even in caves.
ISBN: 9780778735588
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
Homes on the Move by Nicola BarberA mobile home is a home that can be moved from place to place. This fascinating new book looks at such unique homes as tents, igloos, and yurts, used by hunters and nomadic peoples, as well as trailers, houseboats, and recreational vehicles.
ISBN: 9780778735564
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
City Homes by Nicola BarberA city is a place where thousands or sometimes millions of people live and work. This exciting new book looks at homes in cities including houses in the suburbs, apartment buildings, and shanty towns.
ISBN: 9780778735540
Publication Date: 2007-10-31
Homes in Many Cultures by Heather AdamsonStep inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?
ISBN: 9781429633802
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Homes by Cassie MayerThrough stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about homes around the world, including how they are alike and different, special types of homes, and how homes provide shelter.
ISBN: 9781403494085
Publication Date: 2007-05-24
Homes Around the World by Deborah Lock; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff; Max MooreCombining photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories, DK Readers capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Homes around the World looks at some of the world's most unusual human residences, including pueblos, floating homes, tree houses, portable yurts, and eco-friendly houses.
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Books
Here are some great books to support student learning! Ask the LCI at your school to find these titles!
Canada Celebrates Multiculturalism by Bobbie KalmanDiscover the exciting traditions, foods, dances, and ethnic festivals of Canada's many peoples as they are celebrated in the pages of this book.
ISBN: 0865052204
Holy Enchilada! by Henry Winkler; Lin Oliver; Carol Heyer (Illustrator); Jesse Joshua Watson (Illustrator)Efforts to impress a visiting student from Japan cause Hank to hide his dyslexia while the gang makes enchiladas for a Multi-Cultural Day lunch, and Hank is afraid he was very wrong about the amount of chili powder called for in the recipe.
ISBN: 0448433532
Publication Date: 2004-08-19
Franklin Celebrates by Sharon Jennings (Adapted by); Paulette Bourgeois; Brenda Clark; Sean Jeffrey (Adapted by); Alice Sinkner (Adapted by); Sasha McIntyre (Adapted by)In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin learns about how Goose's family celebrates their annual migration.