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By Barbara Kerley
Washington, DC: National Geographic, 2013. Informational.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question kids get asked over and over. But very few connections are made for kids between the present and the future. This book shows kids a pathway from their current interests and talents to a future career or interest. And in so doing, it also encourages adventure, exploration, and discovery, three core principles of National Geographic's mission. It's a celebration of possibility--so simple and so profound.

By Xavier Niz 
Mankato, Minn: Capstone Press, 2011. Informational.

An introduction to Australia including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people.

By Grace Hansen 
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO, 2020. Nonfiction. 

From Egypt's big cities to its incredible pyramids in the desert, readers have so much to discover about this amazing country! This title covers information like Egypt's common foods, its largest cities and capital, plants and animals, and things to see and do.

By Taraneh Ghajar Jerven
New York, NY : Blueprint Editions, an imprint of Bonnier Publishing USA, 2018. Informational.

Get ready to embark on an epic adventure to Italy, Mexico, Thailand, Japan, the United Kingdom, and many more countries around the world to learn about thirty-eight amazing capital cities. Children will love seeing the sights, discovering facts about famous structures and traditions, and uncovering secrets and histories about each unique destination!

By Ben Lerwill 
Mission Viejo, CA : Words & Pictures, an imprint of Quarto Group, 2020. Informational.

A lyrical and vibrant exploration of the world told through the spectrum of color, from travel writer Ben Lerwill and with stunning illustrations by Alette Straathof. We share one world, we share many colors. One World, Many Colors is a lyrical celebration of the vibrant colors waiting to be found in all corners of the world. From the ice-white plains of Antarctica to the soft pink blossoms of the Japanese countryside. The same colors can be found everywhere else in the world, in nature, in our cities and in our cultures. From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with beautiful illustrations from Alette Straathof this non-fiction picture book opens children's eyes to the wonders of the world and the spectrum of color that we share.

By Emily Rose Oachs
Minneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, 2018. Informational.

Engaging images accompany information about China. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

By Devin Scillian 
Chelsea, Mich. : Sleeping Bear Press, 2003. Informational.

A passport and rhyming text celebrate the author's adventures discovering differences as well as similarities, from "A" for the variety of animals that populate the planet to "Z" for the time zones that mark the days around the world.

By Kalya Ryan 
London: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2020. Informational.

Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Greece...explore incredible sights. Meet famous figures from history. And read fascinating facts from 50 countries on this global tour. The 50 fact-packed illustrated maps showcase cultural and natural highlights from around the world-- it's an armchair traveler's journey of a lifetime!

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