People & Places (Children's/Teenage)

Winfred Rembert grew up in the 1950s in rural Georgia as the child of sharecroppers whose lives were little better than slavery. As a young man, he...

LET'S VISIT... London explores 12 great places for children to visit in London, from the famous Tower of London to the fascinating Natural History ...

Discover the fascinating history of African and Caribbean communities in Britain, from pre-Roman times to the 21st Century.Newly updated, The Histo...

Heartwarming pet adoption stories and practical activism advice from award-winning teen social entrepreneur and shelter animal advocate, Sir Darius...

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prin...

In this Caldecott Medal–winning picture book, master storyteller Allen Say chronicles his family’s history between Japan and California. A lyrical,...

In this enchanting and informative picture book with environmental themes, a newly planted sidewalk tree transforms the neighborhood as residents n...

To become a mogul, you have to be a misfit at heart.Hisham Ahmad shares his story of how feeling invisible can truly lead to finding your tribe and...

From best-selling author Jonathan London comes Bella Bella, the heart-pounding sequel to Desolation Canyon. Thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and t...

A series of geography books that explore the relationship between people and their environment. Each title begins with a child's local, familiar ...

★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023!A Rocky Cree girl must choose the skill that will define her miskanaw, the path...

“A great story to read to our preschoolers and beyond to promote the global village we call our world….a solid addition to diversity collections.” ...

All four books of Seldovia Sam's exciting misadventures are now collected in one book! Eight-year-old Sam Peterson from Seldovia, Alaska, doesn't ...

Arranged by season, this book enables you to celebrate a wide variety of festivals from cultures and religions of the world. Appropriate activities...

Learning is important no matter where you are. But some classrooms are very different than others. Discover all types of schools around the world i...

Come along and investigate the continent of Europe. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? How many countries are on the conti...

Head out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world sh...

A series of geography books that explore the relationship between people and their environment. Each title begins with a child's local, familiar ...

Would you rather chase a tornado or a hurricane? In this fun-filled non-fiction title, young readers will face tough decisions about surviving in a...