A Ticket Around the World
A Ticket Around the World

Author: Natalia Diaz

Publisher: Owlkids

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781771473521

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Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, he introduces us to each friend's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about each country's culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries. This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children just like them live around the world. Playful, realistic illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the Worldwill leave readers feeling like they've toured the globe without ever having left home.

Your Ticket to the Universe
Your Ticket to the Universe

Author: Kimberly K. Arcand

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1588343758

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"Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"--

We Go on a City Bus
We Go on a City Bus

Author: Joanne Mattern

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 163440646X

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"What to expect from a trip on a city bus."--

Ticket to the Limit
Ticket to the Limit

Author: Randy Cohen

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1934572284

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The story of the founder and CEO of TicketCity who talks about the importance of work/life balance as part of any successful life.

Let's Celebrate!
Let's Celebrate!

Author: Kate DePalma

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1782859373

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Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

The Price of the Ticket
The Price of the Ticket

Author: James Baldwin

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13: 0807006572

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An essential compendium of James Baldwin’s most powerful nonfiction work, calling on us “to end the racial nightmare, and achieve our country.” Personal and prophetic, these essays uncover what it means to live in a racist American society with insights that feel as fresh today as they did over the 4 decades in which he composed them. Longtime Baldwin fans and especially those just discovering his genius will appreciate this essential collection of his great nonfiction writing, available for the first time in affordable paperback. Along with 46 additional pieces, it includes the full text of dozens of famous essays from such books as: • Notes of a Native Son • Nobody Knows My Name • The Fire Next Time • No Name in the Street • The Devil Finds Work This collection provides the perfect entrée into Baldwin’s prescient commentary on race, sexuality, and identity in an unjust American society.

Toys Around the World
Toys Around the World

Author: Mary Pat Ehmann

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1538218771

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Did you know that dolls have been found to be a toy in nearly every culture on Earth? In childhood, it's hard to imagine that there are even other places in the world, let alone that these places have children with totally different toys. This book shows the rich diversity of playthings children across the globe entertain themselves and learn with. Through easy-to-understand language and vivid full-color photography on every spread, this important work also teaches that we all have the same basic needs as humans. No children's library or classroom should be without this book.

No Return Ticket
No Return Ticket

Author: Andi Crockford

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9781734256017

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A memoir of a two-year round the world travel adventure and the joys and sorrows on long term life on the road.