People and Culture

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Each colorful page blends beautiful photographs, engaging illustrations, and easy-to-understand text to take young readers on an architectural tour of the world. Fun, interactive activities let kids to put their new knowledge to the test!With two-page colorful illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for three- to six-year-olds to learn about topics...

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Who was Merlin? What was the Code of Chivalry? What was the Quest for the Holy Grail? Kids can explore questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the legends of surrounding heroic figure of King Arthur.

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Who were the Maya? What happened to the Maya? Uncover these mysteries and examine the culture of these people who developed a magnificent civilization in Central America and southern Mexico.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of American Indian Code Talkers in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Native Americans who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of brave fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of female pilots known as WASPs in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of the many women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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What were ancient books written on before paper was made? The book Things I Like helps early readers learn about popular sports, types of dance, musical instruments, and other common hobbies people have. Illustrations show fun activities indoor and outdoor activities that kids can try!

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Is it faster to cross an ocean by airplane or ship? Descriptions and illustrations of fast trains, whirring helicopters, and many other exciting forms of transportation are sure to wow your early reader in the book On the Move.

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What kind of doctor takes care of animals? What do firefighters use to put out forest fires, and how do they spread it over the fire? How many people become teachers? Colorful illustrations, vivid photographs, and simple text combine to show real-world examples in Community Helpers. Young readers follow along to learn about the people who contribute to their community.

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With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, younger readers will learn about the African American men known as Buffalo Soldiers, who served on the Western frontier. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Japanese American soldiers who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II, known as the Go For Broke Regiment, through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Japanese men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.

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Trucks help hard workers get the job done. Early readers can learn about tall cranes, powerful plows, and fire engines, in Tough Trucks. Find out how people use the trucks to build, clear snow off roads, and put out fires.