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Children's - Travel - General Fiction

Vampiric vacation by Kiersten White - Aunt Saffronia drops the Sinister-Winterbottoms off at the Sanguine Spa, which is possibly owned by vampires, and where they must continue to complete the tasks they have been set if they are to see their parents
Ruffing it by James Patterson with Steven Butler - Excitedly accompanying his human family on a camping vacation in the woods, canine Junior happily chases raccoons, fetches sticks and doggy-paddles in the lake, before an obedience-obsessed human arrives
Room to dream : a Front Desk novel by Kelly Yang - After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family--to China!
Diary of a wimpy kid. 12, The getaway by Jeff Kinney - Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation
Summer of lost and found by Rebecca Behrens - Nell is a city girl forced to spend her summer in Roanoke, North Carolina, but when she meets historical reenactor Ambrose, her once boring vacation turns into an adventure
The Penderwicks : a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits, and a very interesting boy by Jeanne Birdsall - While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters share adventures with a local boy
Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright - Portia and her cousin Julian discover adventure in a hidden colony of forgotten summer houses on the shores of a swampy lake
The Vanderbeekers on the road by Karina Yan Glaser - The Vanderbeekers depart Harlem to celebrate their dad's birthday. But their surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger kids try to keep their family from ever facing change
Escape to Australia by James Patterson - The trip to Australia Rafe has won starts badly, but after connecting with a group of misfits he finds a way to do what he does best--create mayhem
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Children's - Travel - Fast and Fun

Mindy Kim and the trip to Korea by Lyla Lee - Mindy Kim is about to go on her first big trip to Korea!
Bad Kitty goes on vacation by Nick Bruel - Kitty temporarily sets aside her plans for world domination to accompany her beloved Uncle Murray to Love Love Angel Kitty World, which proves to be adventurous in unexpected ways
Yay for vaycay! by Flora Ahn - When their humans go on vacation, Sunny and Rosy go to grandma and grandpa's house, but after they are blamed for destroying grandma's garden the pugs must uncover the real culprit
Heidi Heckelbeck sunshine magic by Wanda Coven - When Heidi and her family take a trip to Castle Spell Cove, she befriends an unusual girl named Sunny who has a magical secret that will change Heidi's life forever
The Princess in Black takes a vacation by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale - A sleepy Princess in Black takes a much-needed vacation and rides her bicycle to the seaside
The vampire's vacation by Ron Roy - Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate a mysterious man in black who Josh believes is a vampire
The Mount Rushmore calamity by Jeff Brown - Hoping to escape the attention brought on by the accident that flattened Stanley, the Lambchop family drives to South Dakota, where they become involved in a wild west adventure at Mount Rushmore
Man trip by Graham Salisbury - Fourth-grader Calvin flies from Oahu to the big island of Hawaii to go on a deep-sea fishing trip with Ledward, his mother's boyfriend, and learns to appreciate other living creatures
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Children's - Travel - Picture Books

Goldfish on vacation by Sally Lloyd-Jones - Three goldfish live in a small bowl, in an apartment building, in the middle of a big city, until one summer they get to go on vacation--in a fountain, with lily pads, and reeds, and other neighborhood goldfish
Arithmechicks take a calculation vacation by Ann Marie Stephens - Readers are invited to add and subtract as these math-loving chicks head to the beach!
Raj and the best vacation ever! by Sebastien Braun - Raj and his dad are going camping. However, they find they have to contend with wind, rain, and a family of very noisy bears
Llama Llama family vacation by Anna Dewdney - Llama Llama is preparing to go on his first vacation and plane ride with Mama Llama and Gram to Sandy Island!
Be our guest! : not your ordinary vacation by Gray Malin - Photographs and easy-to-read text welcome the reader to the Parker Hotel, where the bellhop is a monkey and camels swim in the pool
Peppa pig and the great vacation - While Peppa and her family enjoy the seashore, Granny and Grandpa Pig look after Goldie, Peppa's pet goldfish
The bathing costume : or the worst vacation of my life by Charlotte Moundlic - On his first vacation without his parents, eight-year-old Myron faces a scary grandfather, teasing older cousins, his first dive off the ten-foot board, and more
LaRue across America : postcards from the vacation by Mark Teague - Mrs. LaRue takes a cross-country drive with her hospitalized neighbor's cats and her own dog, Ike, who keeps the cats' owner informed of their misadventures through a series of postcards
A couple of boys have the best week ever by Marla Frazee - Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation
Pictures from our vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins - Given a camera that takes and prints tiny pictures just before leaving for the family farm in Canada, a young girl records a vacation
Are we there yet? by Dandi Daley Mackall - Initially excited to start their road trip, a brother and sister soon become restless and wonder when they will arrive at their destination
On the first day of summer vacation by Tish Rabe - This bright, engaging adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" celebrates and rewards a productive school year with all the adventures that the summer months have to offer
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Children's - Travel - Non-fiction USA

California by Emily Rose Oachs - Engaging images accompany information about California. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Yosemite National Park by Christina Leaf - Engaging images accompany information about Yosemite National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
M is for majestic : a national parks alphabet by David Domeniconi - Examines the history and lore of America's national parks from Acadia National Park to Zion National Park
National Geographic kids national parks guide U.S.A. : the most amazing sights, scenes, and cool activities from coast to coast - Presents a guide to America's national parks, including tips on exploration, information about animals, and fun facts
Yellowstone National Park by Chris Bowman - Engaging images accompany information about Yellowstone National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Glacier National Park by Chris Bowman - Engaging images accompany information about Glacier National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Grand Canyon National Park by Christina Leaf - Engaging images accompany information about Grand Canyon National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin - An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain
Rocky Mountain National Park by Christina Leaf - Engaging images accompany information about Rocky Mountain National Park. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Oregon by Patrick Perish - Engaging images accompany information about Oregon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Washington by Rebecca Sabelko - Engaging images accompany information about Washington. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Colorado by Nathan Sommer - Engaging images accompany information about Colorado. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Hawaii by Alicia Z. Klepeis - Engaging images accompany information about Hawaii. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Welcome to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park by Teri and Bob Temple - Explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, introducing its geography, wildlife, climate, trails, and history
Travel : everything you need to know about adventuring near and far by Aubre Andrus - Travel is all about adventure. It's about trying new things and meeting new people. This book shows you how to be a confident and happy traveler
Ayo's awesome adventures in New York City : the big apple by Jeffrey Osier - Describes a visit to New York City, New York, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Harlem neighborhood, and various other attractions
United States : world adventures by Steffi Cavell-Clarke - Young readers learn about the United States's famous landmarks, weather, geography, culture, and traditions
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Children's - Travel - Non-fiction Foreign

Pancakes to parathas : breakfast around the world by Alice B. McGinty - Explore the meals of twelve countries in this playful approach to the world! From Australia to India to the USA, come travel around the world at dawn
A year full of celebrations and festivals by Christopher Corr and Claire Grace - With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast
School days around the world by Margriet Ruurs - Features fourteen real students from around the world during a typical school day, detailing the different educational and cultural settings
This is how we do it : one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world by Matt Lamothe - Follows the daily lives of seven children from around the world, including such places as Japan, India, Uganda, and Italy
Celebrate with me! : recipes, crafts, and holiday fun from around the world by Laura Gladwin - This joyful collection of recipes, crafts, and activities celebrates holidays around the world
Denmark by Lisa Idzikowski - In this exciting guide, readers are able to explore the Kingdom of Denmark, one of the Nordic countries in Europe
Taiwan by Joanne Mattern - Through the use of detailed photographs, fact boxes, and sidebars, readers meet the people of Taiwan. They dive into their lifestyle, culture, favorite foods, holiday traditions, and more
Your passport to Kenya by Kaitlyn Duling - What would it be like to live in Kenya? How is Kenya's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Kenyans!
Ecuador by Lisa Idzikowski - With each turn of the page, readers encounter exciting descriptions of the food, celebrations, and people that make Ecuador such a vibrant country
Fiji by Roseline NgCheong-Lum - A book for middle and high schoolers about the history and culture of the island nation Fiji
Where is the Congo? by Megan Stine - Running through six countries in the middle of Africa, the Congo Basin contains some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world
South Korea by Joanne Mattern - Colored photos, illustrations, and maps to help readers explore the vibrant country of South Korea!
Canada by Harriet Brundle - Young readers learn about Canada's famous landmarks, weather, geography, culture, and traditions
Ayo's awesome adventures in London : city on the Thames by Kim O'Connor - Describes a visit to London, United Kingdom, including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Knightsbridge neighborhood, and various other historical and cultural attractions