Blevins, Wiley

"Home to around one-fifth of all the people on Earth, China is a huge and fascinating country. Join Wang as he leads readers on a tour of his homeland and explains the ins and outs of life in China, from what people eat to how they decorate their houses. Wang will also share his knowledge of Chinese history, explain the country's regional differences, point out important landmarks, and more."--Publisher.

"[Tour guide] Jackson ... takes readers on ... [a] journey across Canada. Along the way, he'll explain what life is like for Canadians, from what their homes are like and what they eat to what they study in school and which activities they enjoy most. Jackson will also share information about Canadian history and traditions, offer fun facts about the country's most important places, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Even though it is only about one-third as big as the United States, India is the second most populated country in the world. With the help of a local named Harisha, readers will get an up-close look at this beautiful country and see how its people live. They will also learn about India's history and get an insider's view of local traditions, culture, and much more."--Publisher.

What can communicate but has no mouth, and can attack but has no hands? A plant! You might love the beauty and fragrance of flowers, but plants are far more complex than meets the eye. Some plants have ways of luring insects for pollination. Others mimic the look of the female insects whose male counterparts they want to attract. The Venus flytrap eats insects and other small animals for extra nourishment. You might see some of these ninja plants with their sneaky and deceitful ways in your own backyard. These plants might even be sitting on a windowsill in your home. This fascinating world of ninja plants is waiting to be discovered. Bibliography, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Further Reading, Index, Online Resources, Source Notes, Table of Contents, Websites.

"Have you ever wondered what it's like to live south of the border? Twin tour guides Rosa and Pedro will take readers along on a detailed tour of their home country, Mexico. Along the way, they'll offer an insider's look at Mexican life, from what their house looks like to what their family has for dinner. They will also show off some of Mexico's most incredible places, teach readers some simple Spanish phrases, and more."--Publisher.

"Off to Bremen Town go Donkey, Cat, Dog, and Rooster. But music is not on their minds. They're tired of their cruel masters and set out in search of a better life"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a scary retelling of the classic story of the nosy girl who visits a strange house while its inhabitants are away.

Presents a scary retelling of the classic story of a brother and sister lost in the forest who encounter a witch living in a candy house.

"Goldilocks may have escaped the wrath of the 3 bears, but her luck runs out when this busy-body stumbles into a haunted house"--Provided by publisher.

Triangles, circles, squares are simple shapes, but in the imaginations of Lulu and Max these shapes take on exciting new meanings.