Kids Book Index
Sonia Manzano
This picture book looks at people across cultures and generations, using photographs from dozens of countries. It shows differences in appearance, clothing, and daily routines while focusing on shared parts of life: friends, family, food, and play. The book presents geographic and cultural diversity alongside the idea that people may express what they value in different ways while still having much in common.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
LOST CITIESGiles LarocheThis informational book visits powerful cities that flourished in ancient times across the world. It introduces both widely known and less frequently studied civilizations through their cultures, histories, geography, and architecture. Paper-cut illustrations accompany the exploration of these places. A timeline, author’s note, and bibliography extend the material beyond the main text and offer additional historical context for the civilizations presented.GEOGRAPHY/PEOPLES/PLACESOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
WHEREVER I GOMary Wagley Copp, illustrated by Munir D. MohammedAbia and her family are among people displaced from their homes. While living in a refugee camp, Abia imagines herself as a queen as her family searches for a permanent home. Their story follows that search while holding onto memories and stories across the places they go. The book includes an author's note and a list of further books about refugees and resettlement.GEOGRAPHY/PEOPLES/PLACESLexile Text Measure 590LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
COME OUT AND PLAY: A GLOBAL JOURNEYMaya Ajmera, John D. IvankoThis photo-illustrated picture book shows children at play in places around the world. Color photographs place children in their home environments while they play, presenting play as a shared desire across many locations. The book includes photo credits and focuses on children and their activities rather than a single country or community.GEOGRAPHY/PEOPLES/PLACESOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details