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Located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, the Nordic Countries/Territories are comprised of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland. And while they...

Despite the banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In...

The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuous sporting event in the United States. But don't call it just a horse race. This annual May event, known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports," is...

Did you know that natives of the Northwest used dried sharkskin to sand totem poles? Or that horses were called medicine dogs, because dogs had been used to aid in hunting before horses were...

In this rhyming story featuring rabbit characters, a father conveys his love for his newborn baby and hope for the future.Author: Helen Foster JamesPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date:...

Jojo, come dance! Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips...

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la la. How wonderful the old carol sounds. A vision of warm family gatherings peacefully celebrating the holiday season comes to mind. But...

Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with...

From B is for Brooklyn Bridge to K is for Kodak and onward to T is for Fort Ticonderoga, E is for Empire is an alphabet book that introduces children and adults to New York State's history, culture,...

Author: Helen Foster James, Neecy TwinemPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date: Jul 30, 2004Number of Pages: 40 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10: 1585361534ISBN-13:...

Elena lives near a small town in western Guatemala. She lives there with her mother, her younger brother, Luis, and her baby sister, Ana. Her father is far away, working on a plantation. Elena...

Told through rhyming text, three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom, from planting to caretaking to harvesting. And at the end of the harvest...

Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. At the end of its life, the tree is chosen to be the centerpiece of a city's...

Baseball fans learn about the ballpark's history, features, and momentous events, including famous home runs from luminaries such as Ted Williams.Author: Jerry PallottaPublisher: Sleeping Bear...

Readers will be delighted to discover the many wonders of the Garden State, from her famous sons and daughters (inventor Thomas Edison and the Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher) to her...

G Is For Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet (Sports Alphabet)Author: Brad Herzog, Doug BowlesPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date: Sep 01, 2011Number of Pages: 32 pagesLanguage:...

In 1945, against the backdrop of WWII, a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the...

In 1904 the city of Baltimore was almost destroyed by fire. Hundreds of firemen, policemen, soldiers, and citizens battled the blaze for three days. The disaster brings out the best in man and the...

The moment I saw you, I fell in love, Honey, my bunny, my sweet turtledove. The birth of a baby is an opportunity for celebration far beyond the anticipation of the new parents. There are happy aunts...

A rabbit grandfather welcomes a new grandchild and looks forward to spending time together and sharing many adventures.Author: Helen Foster James, Petra BrownPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication...

Did you know the Hawkeye State got its nickname from Chief Black Hawk of the Sauk tribe? Or that D is for Des Moines, the capital with the golden dome? Or that Iowa is bordered on each side by...

The great game of hockey is introduced from A to Z using simple language for the youngest reader. Topics include fans, goalie, ice, and jersey. Detailed artwork brings the game's action to these...

An alphabet book explaining the science, history, and industry of beekeeping, including science facts about honey bee anatomy, hive behavior, and ongoing threats--Author: Robbyn Smith van...

In the style and format of our alphabet books comes "H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet". From basics such as mucking out the stall and how to judge a horse's qualities to historical facts on the...

In Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow Stella can't wait to try out the candy store's new Magical Glow-in-the-Dark Chewing Gum. But instead of granting wishes, the gum seems to bring Stella bad luck, including...

In the 1880s the U.S. Forest Service didn't hire women, thinking they couldn't handle the physical challenges of the work, but Hallie Morse Daggett overcame discrimination to become the first woman...

As the sun sets on Lake Superior and the moon begins to rise, all kinds of creatures--from the solitary loon to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours--begin their nighttime routines. This...

This visual puzzle book challenges sports fans to find the subtle differences between dual look-alike hockey-themed photographs.Author: Matt NapierPublisher: Sleeping Bear PressPublication Date:...