Places Around the World

Take a tour around the world with just a few flips of the pages! This engaging nonfiction reader features clear, vivid photos of landmarks from all around the world including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Grand Canyon.

Places Around the World is an engaging nonfiction reader that introduces early elementary students to famous global landmarks, natural wonders, and culturally significant locations. Designed for Grades K–2, this book uses simple sentences, captivating photographs, and age-appropriate vocabulary to inspire curiosity about geography and different ways of life. Perfect for classroom libraries, social studies units, or independent reading, it helps young learners build foundational knowledge about the world beyond their own surroundings.

• Introduces students to diverse places and cultures across all continents.
• Builds geography awareness using real-world visuals and accessible text.
• Supports early reading skills with clear structure and repetitive sentence patterns.
• Encourages classroom discussions on diversity, travel, and world communities.
• Ideal for K–2 readers in social studies, literacy centers, or take-home reading programs.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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