La Porte County Public Library System

Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.

Bustling. Traditional. Friendly. Welcome to Japan! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Japan's land, cities, history, food, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Japanese! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging...

Stunning. Stylish. Cultured. Welcome to France! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about France's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in French! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text,...

Climb the beanstalk with Jack in this quirky take on the traditional tale. When there is no food in the cupboard, Jack goes to market to sell Daisy the cow. But rather than money, Jack procures magic beans and the promise of adventure.

Rugged. Traditional. Exciting. Welcome to Scotland! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Scotland's land, history, cities, food, and jobs. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Scottish Gaelic! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....

This book briefly examines the history, people, and culture of Japan.

Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the teacher, who helps children learn how to read, write, and count.

"Busy. Beautiful. Ancient. Welcome to South Korea! Look inside to learn abour the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.

An introduction to the land, plants and animals, people, history and culture of Venezuela.

In this book, young readers will enjoy reading about the teachers they see every day in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what teachers do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.