National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Where

by Jill Esbaum

Overview

Preschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them.

This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426336935
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/24/2020
Series:	National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	221,019
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Jill Esbaum is the award-winning author of several books for young readers. Some of her titles for National Geographic include Little Kids First Big Book of How, Cherry Blossoms Say Spring, and the Angry Birds Playground titles Dinosaurs, Rain Forest, and Animals. She is a frequent school visitor and conference speaker. Esbaum teaches writing for children at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival and the Whispering Woods Picture Book Workshop/Retreat. She lives on a farm near Davenport, Iowa.

Editorial Reviews

03/06/2020

K-Gr 2—This colorful and engaging overview of interesting and unique places around the globe is divided into four sections. The first chapter examines nature, exploring the world's highest mountain, largest deserts, and longest rivers. The second chapter looks at the homes and habitats of different animals such as marsupials, the giant panda, and the Komodo dragon. The third chapter describes where various human inventions first came into being, including pizza, books, and bicycles. The fourth chapter highlights unusual architecture and other noteworthy human-made spaces, from sports stadiums to Stonehenge. Each chapter features suggestions for extension activities, questions to relate the content back to children's daily lives, and a map of the world. A glossary of important vocabulary words, tips for parents to help their children engage with the world around them, and an index are provided. Vibrant photographs show a good representation of global locations. People are not the primary focus of the book, but the images include a Nepalese sherpa on Mount Everest, a family with a pet dog, a family riding bicycles, and a group of amusement park attendees riding a roller coaster in Sweden. The book's design is colorful and engaging. VERDICT A vibrant and entertaining introduction to noteworthy locations around the world.—Kelly Topita, Anne Arundel County Public Library, MD

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