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Travel & Exploration
2,241 books about travel & exploration
0–3 yrs
248 books
4–7 yrs
745 books
8–11 yrs
858 books
12–18 yrs
339 books
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Grass Sandals: The Travels of Basho
Dawnine Spivak
Walk alongside a 17th-century poet as he wanders through the Japanese countryside, capturing the quiet beauty of the nat
Ages 6–10
The Genuine Half-Moon Kid
Michael Williams
Seventeen-year-old Jason hunts for a mysterious gift left by his late grandfather against the backdrop of social upheava
Ages 14–18
If I Crossed the Road
Stephen Kroninger
A young boy stands at the edge of the sidewalk and dreams up a world of wild, fantastic adventures that wait for him jus
Ages 3–7
Hanukkah Upside Down
Elissa Brent Weissman
Cousins in New York and New Zealand compete to see who can have the best Hanukkah, discovering that summer and winter tr
Ages 4–8
Follow the Dream: The Story of Christopher Columbus
Peter Sis
Christopher Columbus faces rough seas and many obstacles as he follows his daring dream to sail west in search of a new
Ages 5–9
Brains On! Presents #2
Road Trip Earth
Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez, Sanden Totten
Travel from the glowing heat of the Earth's core up to the edges of the atmosphere in this scientific expedition across
Ages 8–12
The Worst Person in the World #2
The Worst Person in the World at Crab Beach
James Stevenson
The grumpiest man alive is having an awful vacation at the beach, but things take a hilarious turn when he meets a mothe
Ages 4–8
Edith's Story #2
Peregrine
Joan Elizabeth Goodman
To escape a forced marriage in 1144, fifteen-year-old Lady Edith flees her home in Surrey for a perilous pilgrimage to J
Ages 12–17
Country ABCs
Homes Around the World ABC
Amanda Doering
Take an alphabetical journey across the globe to see what people use to build their houses and how they turn those struc
Ages 4–8
Young Mozart
Rachel Isadora
Travel across 18th-century Europe to witness the early life and blossoming talent of the world’s most famous Austrian co
Ages 5–9
Bike #1
A Big Day for Bike
Emily Jenkins
A community city bike named Bike carries new passengers past Seattle landmarks and through all kinds of weather on her v
Ages 4–8
Doctor Dolittle #1
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
A kind doctor discovers he can talk to his animal patients and sets sail for Africa on a grand mission to cure an epidem
Ages 8–12
His Banner Over Me
Jean Little
Flora leaves her lifelong home in Taiwan for Canada, carrying the heavy weight of caring for her younger brother while s
Ages 8–12
A Pop-up Book for Christmas
Joan Chase Bowden
The history of Saint Nicholas and global holiday customs come to life in this festive guide featuring a pop-up Advent ca
Ages 4–8
Focus on American Symbols
The Washington Monument
Erin Edison
For the curious child preparing for a family trip to D.C. or a student exploring the tall stone tower built to honor our
Ages 4–8
National Geographic Society
Destination: Rocky Mountains
Jonathan Grupper
Vivid photographs capture how bears, elk, and other mountain wildlife use unique physical traits to survive the harsh an
Ages 6–10
Buried Treasures
Stéphane Compoint
Peer through the lenses of world-class photographers to see ancient artifacts, rare fossils, and hidden natural wonders
Ages 8–12
The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette's Journey to Cuba
Margarita Engle
For the child questioning why things are the way they are, this novel in verse explores the shared longing for freedom a
Ages 10–14
Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry
Lisa Robinson
For the child who feels they don't quite fit the expectations of others, this biography of a pioneering 19th century sur
Ages 4–9
A Good Trade
Alma Fullerton
For the child learning about the beauty of small gestures and the reality of life in different parts of the world, highl
Ages 4–8
Photobiographies
Onward: A Photobiography of Matthew Henson
Dolores Johnson
Matthew Henson used his expert survival skills to lead expeditions to the North Pole. Archival photos tell the story of
Ages 8–12
First Reports: Countries and Cultures
The United States
Robin S. Doak
From the peak of mountains to the halls of government, this overview traces the landscapes and history that shaped the p
Ages 8–12
Willy #1
And Then What?
Jake Wolf
Willy and his mother turn an ordinary day into a wild journey where even a trip across the sea in a trash basket is poss
Ages 3–6
The Merchant of Marvels And the Peddler of Dreams
Frédéric Clément
Frederick the peddler travels through a world of impossible treasures to find a gift that is worthy of his friend Alice,
Ages 8–14
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