Books like Petra by Marianna Coppo

After a classroom bulletin board collapses on him, Flat Stanley discovers that having no gravity can be surprisingly useful for a boy who suddenly finds himself flattened.

A young girl's journey through hardship and friendship in early 20th‑century Brazil leads her to the adventurous exploration of the Amazon River.

A collection of intriguing drawings, each paired with a title and caption, inviting young readers to craft their own mystery and detective stories.

A rhyming picture book by Dr. Seuss in which a mischievous creature called the Wocket hides in a home, helping young readers learn everyday household words through playful verse and bright illustrations.

Liam transforms a dying city garden into a blossoming, green oasis, inspiring readers to imagine and create a greener world in every urban space.

Junior adventurer Jeremy Jacob finds himself aboard Braid Beard’s pirate crew, learning the peculiar language, customs, and exhilarating life of the sea-riding outlaws.

In this playful board book, a mischievous button delights Larry’s loyal reader—just don’t push it while anyone is watching, or you’ll see what mischievous monsters are hiding inside.

Picture book featuring bright children’s playful definitions of everyday objects, showcasing their unique perspectives in a witty, accessible format for young readers.

"If ever a dead city held romance it is Petra. . . . Hewn out of ruddy rock in the midst of a mountain wilderness, sumptuous in ornament and savage in environs, poised in wildness like a great carved opal glowing in a desert, this lost caravan city staggers the most experienced traveller." So wrote Rose Macaulay in her Pleasure of Ruins (1953), echoing the sentiments of generations of travelers before and since. Reached through a narrow, winding crevasse between looming cliffs in south Jordan, Petra served as the capital city of the Nabatean Arabs from the third century B.C.E to 106 C.E. (when it was occupied by the Roman emperor Trajan). In this lavishly illustrated book, Maria Giulia Amadasi Guzzo and Eugenia Equini Schneider provide an accessible overview of the history and culture of the Nabateans, including their language, religion, politics, and economy, as well as a detailed guide to the city of Petra and its art and architecture. A major stop on the spice trade route, Petra attracted wealth and culture from across the Arabic and classical worlds and was abundantly furnished with more than 800 monuments. Perhaps the most well known of these is the Khazneh el-Faroun, or Treasury, a royal tomb more than 130 feet high with a magnificent Hellenistic facade carved from the salmon pink sandstone of the surrounding cliffs. But no less impressive were Petra's advanced achievements in hydraulic engineering, including elaborate water conservation systems and dams. For anyone who has felt the lure and wonder of ancient cities and civilizations in exotic locations, Petra will be a delightful and invaluable resource.

Jack’s ordinary desk becomes the launchpad for a fantastical journey with Mr. Daydream in this witty, picture‑filled adventure for young readers.

A determined girl and her dog build a project, face setbacks, and learn that perseverance and perspective are the true keys to success.

A tiny dinosaur learns that courage and kindness can overcome his fears and prove his worth when every life in his neighborhood depends on his help.

"Deep in the desert, in the land of Jordan, lies the hidden city of Petra, one of the greatest marvels of the ancient world. Its monuments, dwellings, and temples are carved directly out of the solid, rose-red rock that rises in sharp ridges above the dry sands. Secure in its fortified gorge, Petra was for many centuries the center of a vast caravan trade between the Orient and the Mediterranean. In this desolate land, where towering cliffs cast sharp shadows on barren rock, a splendid civilization thrived. Probably founded by the Edomites, it was occupied by the Nabataeans from the 4th century BC until the Romans conquered it in AD 106. Seized by the Muslims and, later, the Crusaders, Petra fell into ruin and its location was lost to memory, until the Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt found it in 1812.". "Petra's mysterious beauty and dramatic story have long captivated the imaginations of historians and art lovers. Recent excavations by the archaeologists Jean-Marie Dentzer and Christian Auge provide new information about this city, unique in history."--BOOK JACKET.

After a day of active play, two friends discover the unexpected joys of simply doing nothing.

Short, overlooked Vinney learns to think big and turns his perceived disadvantages into confidence, showing that size doesn’t define worth.

Vasilisa, a Russian village girl, defends her family’s ancient rituals and the protective spirits of her homeland when her stepmother threatens their way of life.