Ireland
Part of the Country Profiles series
It is no wonder this island of green celebrates its nation on the greenest of all holidays, St. Patrick's Day! Every March 17, the people of Ireland kick off a three-day celebration to honor their country and their patron saint. Ireland's many celebrations, people, landscapes, and more are highlighted in this striking book.
Singapore
by Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata
Part of the Country Profiles series
Singapore is a unique island city-state in Southeast Asia. Although small in size, it is one of the most densely populated nations in the world! In this title, readers will learn fascinating information about Singapore's landscape, wildlife, and culture through engaging text and colorful photos. Features highlight a famous face, introduce a recipe, lay out important historical events, and more!
Belize
Part of the Country Profiles series
Home to animal-filled rain forests, a breezy coast, and dazzling coral reefs, Belize is loved by both locals and travelers. In this title, readers will discover the wonders that Belize has to offer through informative text and beautiful photos. Features add even more to explore, from maps and profiles to a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!
Venezuela
by Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata
Part of the Country Profiles series
A diverse landscape, abundant wildlife, and expressive culture make Venezuela a beautiful South American country. Leveled text throughout this title is designed to engage readers who are ready to learn. Colorful photos draw readers in, while special features highlight the country's location, landscape, wildlife, historical events, and more!
United Arab Emirates
Part of the Country Profiles series
Join us in the Middle East to explore the United Arab Emirates! Leveled text and vivid images highlight the nation's desert dunes, stunning urban architecture, diverse wildlife, and more. Special features map the nation, share a recipe and an activity, teach new language phrases, profile a famous person, highlight an animal, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about the United Arab Emirates in one place.
Finland
Part of the Country Profiles series
Discover Finland from its northern tundra to its bustling urban centers in the south! In this title, leveled text and colorful photos guide readers through the country's land, people, culture, and more. Special features support and enhance the leveled text, offering added insight into Finland with maps, an animal profile, a recipe, and more. The book concludes with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Finland in one place.
Jamaica
Part of the Country Profiles series
Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book's colorful photos bring the country's tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste of island life with this colorful title!
Poland
Part of the Country Profiles series
Explore landmarks, wildlife, and more in this book about the wonders of Poland! This book explores many facets of Poland's past and present, from its landscape and wildlife to its language, customs, celebrations, and more. Engaging leveled text and colorful photos pull readers in, while special features map the locations of important cities, profile famous people, introduce an activity and a recipe, and place historical events on a timeline. Readers will soon understand all that makes Poland great!
Turkey
Part of the Country Profiles series
Turkey is a country with a rich cultural heritage. This peninsula country joins the continents of Asia and Europe together. Turkey's customs, culture, landscape, and more are on display in this title for fluent readers. Special features introduce readers to the country's language, climate, and landscape, while engaging activities highlight Turkish recipes and activities. Readers will enjoy this thorough exploration of all that makes Turkey great!
New Zealand
Part of the Country Profiles series
The island nation of New Zealand offers fascinating culture and remarkable beauty! In this engaging text, fluent readers will explore all that this country has to offer. Each chapter details a different aspect of life in New Zealand through engaging text and vibrant photos. Special features such as a recipe and an activity provide a hands-on experience to further engage readers!
Honduras
Part of the Country Profiles series
Honduras is a tropical country with a rich history and culture. From the volcanic highlands to the Pacific lowlands, this country's natural beauty is a sight to behold! Readers will experience this and more in this title all about what Honduras has to offer. Special features including a recipe, a language tutorial, and an activity give readers a hands-on experience with the rich culture of Honduras.
Germany
Part of the Country Profiles series
Adventure abroad! This series takes young explorers on a world tour. Readers will stop at famous landmarks, meet new people groups, and experience unique customs and holidays. To further celebrate cultural diversity, these books teach how to speak foreign
Ukraine
Part of the Country Profiles series
Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe! In this title, fluent readers can explore all that this beautiful country has to offer. Vibrant photos and activities bring the nation to life, exploring the Ukraine's landscape, customs, wildlife, and more. Features such as a timeline, a map, a wildlife profile, a recipe, and an activity add even more excitement to this engaging title. Readers will come away with new knowledge of life in the Ukraine.
Iceland
Part of the Country Profiles series
Iceland is one of the happiest countries in the world! When you consider the islands beautiful landscape and fun activities, its easy to see why. This title introduces young readers to everything Iceland has to offer. Fact-filled text and relevant photos highlight the basics of Icelands geography, climate, people, traditions, and more. Added features, such as a landmark sidebar, a famous person profile, and a recipe, further support the text.
Portugal
Part of the Country Profiles series
The world's oldest bookstore still in operation opened in 1732. It is found in Portugal! This small country on the Iberian Peninsula has much to offer, from mountains to coastlines to rolling plains. Beyond the landscape, Portugal is a vibrant country wit
The Philippines
Part of the Country Profiles series
Time for a journey to the Philippines! This tropical nation is made up of more than 7,000 islands. These beautiful islands are filled with lush rain forests, rugged mountains, and sandy coasts. In this fact-filled title, leveled text and vibrant photos in
Saudi Arabia
Part of the Country Profiles series
In 2019, Saudi Arabia opened its doors to more tourists than ever before. But what will travelers find when they visit? Through leveled text and vibrant photos, readers will find information on the country's landscape, people, traditions, and more. Along
Colombia
Part of the Country Profiles series
Nicknamed the "Gateway to South America," Colombia is filled with beauty and color! In this text, readers will explore the nation's landscape, people, wildlife, and much more. Interesting facts and features fill each page, including a landmark sidebar, a famous face, a cultural activity, and more. This engaging title highlights the beauty of Colombia!
The Czech Republic
Part of the Country Profiles series
Welcome to the Czech Republic! There is much to see in this beautiful country, from the sprawling expanse of Bohemian Switzerland National Park to the cultural attractions in historic Prague. Through fact-filled text and colorful photos, this engaging tit
Bolivia
Part of the Country Profiles series
From beautiful landscapes to traditional folk arts, Bolivia has a lot to offer! This title encourages developing readers to learn about the nation's people, customs, landscape, wildlife, and more through thoughtfully leveled text and crisp images. Fun facts deepen the reader's understanding of the country, and special features introduce a famous face, recipe, game, and more! The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important facts about Bolivia in one place.
Slovenia
Part of the Country Profiles series
Slovenia offers landmarks that excite locals and tourists alike, including a dragon-filled bridge, beautiful museums, and amazing natural wonders! Through leveled text and vivid photos, this title shares fascinating information about Slovenia's people, customs, landscape, and more. Special features such as maps, profiles, a game, and a timeline offer even more information about this European nation! The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Slovenia in one place.
Ecuador
Part of the Country Profiles series
Can you picture the home of the blue-footed booby? With this title, readers can learn about it and the many other amazing creatures found in the wild of Ecuador! This book transports readers to Ecuador with captivating photos and details about the country's people, language, landscape, and customs. Special features throughout the book will teach readers how to make a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, play a new game, and more.
Vietnam
Part of the Country Profiles series
Vietnam is a small country with stunning natural beauty. Many national parks stretch across the land. Dotted among them are large cities thriving with life. Motorcycles zip down busy roads, and hungry diners slurp pho in street side cafes. Every part of Vietnam is sure to offer a fascinating experience! Readers of this fact-filled title will learn about the landscape, customs, and people of Vietnam.
Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Photo labels identify specific places, people groups, and animals. Captions further explain photos. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Well-organized chapters allow students to identify key details of a country. Maps, timelines, and other visual features offer clarity to the text.
Chile
Part of the Country Profiles series
Stretching long and thin along South America's southwestern coast is the diverse nation of Chile. Its landscape features the jagged Andes, the dry Atacama Desert, varied forests, and chilling glaciers. The people and cultures provide as much contrast as the land! Readers will explore Chile's uniqueness through engaging text, labeled maps, a language feature, a traditional recipe, a historical timeline, and much more!
Iran
Part of the Country Profiles series
Iran is a Middle Eastern nation whose history spans more than 5,000 years! Many of its people share deep roots in the Islam faith, but the day-to-day lives of people from different ethnic groups allow varying customs to shine! This title puts readers inside the homes of this nation, introducing them to popular foods and celebrations. Readers will explore special features that cover a traditional activity, a recipe, a famous face, a language, a timeline, and more!
El Salvador
Part of the Country Profiles series
El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America, but it is filled with rich life and beauty! The hidden pyramid of Tazumel attracts many adventurers, while the sounds of cumbia music delight locals in the streets. Readers will dive into this and more as each chapter highlights different elements of El Salvador. Special features such as maps, fun facts, a recipe, an activity, and a timeline provide a deeper look into this nation in the tropics!
Morocco
Part of the Country Profiles series
The coastal North African country of Morocco has a rich history influenced by the many people groups who have lived within its borders. Its two largest cities, Casablanca and Fez, are filled with mazes of artful alleyways and bazaars with local specialties. With vivid imagery and fun facts filling its pages, this title also includes special features such as a landmarks sidebar, a weather sidebar, a profile, a recipe, a wildlife spotlight, and more!
Costa Rica
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know Costa Rica is home to seven active volcanoes, a cloud forest, and beautiful beaches? But the most special thing about this tropical nation might be the people! All across Costa Rica, people practice pura vida, or pure life, in which relaxation is key. A great introduction to Costa Rica, this title includes fascinating fun facts, a language feature, a timeline of important historical events, and so much more! Pick up this book and discover the wonder of Costa Rica!
Cambodia
Part of the Country Profiles series
A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy! In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn about the nation's celebrations, wildlife, and more!
South Sudan
Part of the Country Profiles series
South Sudan's recent beginnings stem from people seeking freedom and peace. As the nation grows, the values of tribal strength and independence add to the natural wonder that spans across the savannas and swamplands. Readers will explore the people, customs, land, and much more in this title about South Sudan.
South Korea
Part of the Country Profiles series
The peninsula nation of South Korea is stamped by urban centers and technological advances. Towering buildings stretch into the sky while high-speed trains whiz South Koreans and travelers wherever they need to go. Open the cover of this informative read to discover engaging text and vivid photos alongside labeled maps, a language feature, a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!
Kenya
Part of the Country Profiles series
Zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles march across the Kenyan savanna while lions lazily nap through the heat of the day. The nation's wildlife shares the land with the majority of Kenya's many tribes and other ethnic groups. Celebrate the life and beauty of Kenya through informative text and eye-catching photos!
Haiti
Part of the Country Profiles series
Haiti is a tropical paradise on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. Despite its chilling history and frequent natural disasters, its people are filled with gratitude for life! They regularly use the phrase pa gen pwoblem, or "no have problem!" Between the covers of this title, readers will find text filled with fascinating facts, as well as features including special landmarks, a famous face, a wildlife spotlight, and more!
Greece
Part of the Country Profiles series
Greece is a nation with a rich and ancient history dating back further than 2000 BCE! This long history has created strong cultural roots and traditions that emphasize hospitality and leisure. In this title, special features such as a timeline, famous face, and more take the reader through Greece's history into today. Leveled text and vibrant photos give readers an approachable reading experience. Take a journey to the Mediterranean in this title about Greece!
Australia
Part of the Country Profiles series
Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like the dingo and saltwater crocodile. After learning all about Australia in this title, fluent readers just might make a mascot pick!
Brazil
Part of the Country Profiles series
Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the country's other unique biomes.
France
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know that at first Parisians disliked the addition of the Eiffel Tower to their city? They thought the landmark, which is now France's most famous, was ugly! This children's title narrates a sightseeing trip around France. Readers can judge the beauty of the country's landmarks and culture for themselves.
Italy
Part of the Country Profiles series
Two thousand years ago, Italy was known for its spectacles. Rome's famous Colosseum hosted epic sports contests and gladiator fights. In this book, Italy is on display to engage fluent young readers. Kids will be especially amazed by ancient Italian architecture.
Iraq
Part of the Country Profiles series
Iraq gets a lot of bad publicity. People hear regularly about the country's troubles without learning about its achievements. For example, you've maybe never heard that Iraqis invented the wheel, sailboat, and plow! This title takes young readers past news headlines to tell the full story of Iraq.
Afghanistan
Part of the Country Profiles series
With two official languages and many different ethnic groups, Afghanistan is a diverse country with a rich and ancient history. Delicious food, thrilling sports, and festive celebrations are hallmarks of Afghani life, despite decades of war. This title introduces young readers to modern-day life and culture in this complex nation.
Jordan
Part of the Country Profiles series
Among much of the conflict in the Middle East, Jordan has become a place of refuge for many seeking safety. This land of deserts along the Great Rift Valley is home to the ancient city of Petra and people wearing welcoming smiles. This title is the perfect trek through the culture, customs, and daily life in Jordan.
Denmark
Part of the Country Profiles series
Denmark is an innovative and joyful nation where sustainable living and appreciating the smaller things in life take the front seat. This title takes readers inside the happiest country in the world by highlighting the nation's landscape, people, communities, and much more. Special features such as directions to a Danish game and a recipe for a traditional treat give readers a taste of what it is like to be a Dane. Find out much more about this unique nation in this engaging title!
Argentina
Part of the Country Profiles series
From the Pampas to Patagonia, Argentina is a land of varied landscapes, colorful cities, and passionate people! In this title, readers will explore the people, wildlife, customs, and much more that make Argentina a vibrant nation. Special features including a profile of a famous face from Argentina, a recipe for a sweet treat, and numerous fun facts will keep readers hooked. See all that Argentina has to offer in this exciting book!
Pakistan
Part of the Country Profiles series
Pakistan is a country with a rich Islamic history that plays a large role in daily life. From clothing and behavior to nationwide celebrations, the Pakistani people take great pride in their religious connection. But there is much more to this Asian nation! In this title, readers will take a trip across Pakistan's varied landscape, meet the country's diverse wildlife, and discover so much more! Features such as maps, a famous face, and more provide an engaging reading experience. Head to Islamabad and beyond with this informative title!
Peru
Part of the Country Profiles series
Pacific waves wash upon the shores of Peru's coastal beaches while people spend their days surfing and soaking in the sun. The Andes stretch through the center, creating a rugged landscape for the tough willed. The mountains descend into the tropical Amazon in the west where wildlife flourishes. Take a trip and meet the people of this warm and welcoming South American country with this informative title!
Egypt
Part of the Country Profiles series
The mention of Egypt immediately stirs up images of towering pyramids and powerful pharaohs, but there is so much more to discover! As young readers immerse themselves in this title, they will find a diverse land of deserts and fertile river plains, nomads and city-goers, and differing cultural norms and practices all while marveling over beautiful images of the people and landscape.
Cuba
Part of the Country Profiles series
Vibrant colors, lively music, and welcoming smiles fill the streets of the beautiful country of Cuba. Despite a history of economic hardships, the people of Cuba have created a nation dedicated to warmth and culture. Young readers can explore the country few citizens of the United States have been able to visit in this lively title.
Japan
Part of the Country Profiles series
In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture to greet another person. This country close-up teaches upper-elementary students Japanese customs and much more about the Asian island nation.