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This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities.

Next to petroleum, coffee beans are the second most valuable commodity traded in the world. Young readers will be fascinated to learn how this popular product is grown, harvested, processed, and sold. Find out where coffee plants originated from and how coffee was spread around the world.

While chocolate steals all the glory, vanilla is the scent and flavor that people cannot seem to live without. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Maps, illustrations, and full-color photos follow the vanilla bean’s journey from its discovery by …

Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing soccer, and in the Philippines, pop-bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagi …

Award-winning songs based on the lives and cultures of children whose homelands boast the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This is an incredible resource. Each song is musically representative of the culture. Paper dolls and costumes are included in the reproducible lyrics book.

Award-winning songs based on the lives and cultures of children whose homelands boast the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This is an incredible resource. Each song is musically representative of the culture. Paper dolls and costumes are included in the reproducible lyrics book.