McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

This book is an introduction to the unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, cultures, and today's tourism of South America.

"As the only continent with every climate present, North America hosts an amazing variety of plants and animals. North America holds some of the world's largest freshwater lakes, where gigantic boats travel and enormous fish swim. Unique for its varied landscape and cross-country highways, North America leaves a great deal for young readers to explore!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to wolves"--Provided by publisher.

In the days leading up to Lent, cities around the world come alive for carnival. Parades of costumed revelers and elaborate floats fill the streets, and people, young and old, dance to the sound of samba and calypso. Sumario en español: En los días previos a la Cuaresma, las ciudades de todo el mundo cobre vida para el carnaval. Desfiles de juerguistas disfrazados y carrozas llenan las calles, y las personas, jóvenes y viejos, bailan al ritmo...

Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. They will find out how Chile is governed, what kinds...

Provides twenty-two step-by-step projects to help readers learn about the explorers that discovered America and their voyages.