American Culture, Communities & Families

We Go to School by Sharon Coan

School has always been an important part of children's lives! In this engaging nonfiction title that includes a glossary and index, early readers are encouraged to use the detailed images and simple text to observe and discuss the similarities and...

Life at Home by Sharon Coan

This nonfiction title allows early readers to explore life at home from both the past and the present. The clear, engaging photos and simple text help children observe the differences and similarities in this engaging book that features a glossary and...

Families Through Time by Jeanne Dustman

In this charming nonfiction book, beginning readers will learn about the ways families have stayed the same--and changed--over time. With its vivid and charismatic images of families throughout time, helpful text, and a table of contents, glossary, and...

What Makes a Family? by Diana Kenney

Early readers discover the various kinds of families in this nonfiction title. Readers are encouraged to be aware of and embrace the differences in families through lovely images and engaging text.

My Culture by Bobbie Kalman

This wonderful book illustrates people's different ways of life and the traditions we practice. Young readers will learn about how culture is expressed through our clothing, our food, and music and dance. An interactive section at the end asks children...

My Community by Grace Jones

There are communities all over the world. A person might be part of many communities at school, in their neighborhood, or even one big world community! Young readers will learn how communities help us learn to respect others, celebrate diversity, and...

Kinds of Families by Jenna Lee Gleisner

Presents information about the different kinds of families to beginning readers, including high-impact photos, close photo-to-text match, a picture glossary, and a comprehension question. F&P Text Level Gradient: Level A.