The National Anthem / El Himno Nacional (Powerkids Readers: American Symbols / S-Mbolos de Am'rica) (Powerkids Readers American Symbols)
by Joe Gaspar
This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. This updated book includes new information on the distinctive blend of traditional and modern ways of life in Japan, the challenges faced by Japanese society today, and leisure activities such as manga and karaoke.
Nineteenth-Century Lumber Camp Cooking (Exploring History Through Simple Recipes)
by Maureen M Fischer
What Are Different Types of Communities? (Let's Find Out! Communities)
by Josie Keogh
Understanding People in the Past (Understanding People in the Past)
by Rosemary Rees
Ancient Inca Geography (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations)
by Theresa Morlock
Eating (Small World (Lerner Publishing)) (Small World S.)
by Gwenyth Swain
In photographs and rhyming text, describes the foods and eating customs of people around the world.
Medieval Life (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover)) (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Andrew Langley
Clambake (We Are Still Here) (Native Americans Today S.)
by Russell Peters
Steven Peters, a twelve-year-old Wampanoag Indian in Massachusetts, learns from his grandfather how to prepare a clambake in the tradition of his people.
Life of the Powhatan (Native Nations of North America S.)
by Rebecca Sjonger and Bobbie Kalman
"Life of the Powhatan" focuses on the many nations that formed the Powhatan confederacy. Vivid images and detailed text reveal what life was like for these Native people during the height of their power in the seventeenth century. Children will be fascinated to learn more about the real Pocahontas, the most celebrated member of the Powhatan.
The United States from A to Z (Alphabasics) (AlphaBasiC's S.)
by Bobbie Kalman and Kate Calder
An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of the United States, such as "Baseball," "Kennedy Space Center," "Presidents of the U.S.A.," and "Yellowstone."
Women of Victorian England (Women in History)
by Clarice Swisher
This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. No matter to which culture or religion we belong, we all live on planet.
These books take you around the world to find out what people carry: A rucksack full of books or perhaps a baby sister or brother.
Captures the tradition of an Amish wedding as a young couple, Anna and Samuel, with the help of their family and friends, prepare for the special event and the celebrations that follow.
A Family's Story (Primary Source Readers Content and Literacy)
by Jeanne Dustman
Readers can follow along as they read about a woman and her family. This library bound book features numerous photographs of a family, interesting text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index. Children will be encouraged to tell a story about their own family as they move through this charming book.
How did the Greeks worship? The ancient Greeks lived in many separate city states. Each was run in different ways. Sometimes, the city states fought each other. But they shared the same religion and language. Religion was important to all ancient Greeks. They believed in many different gods and goddesses, who could affect life on earth. The gods and goddesses had to be worshipped to keep them happy. As part of this worship, the ancient Greeks built beautiful temples as homes for the gods.
The "Art and Civilization of Prehistory" reproduces stunning works of art, artifacts, and artwork reconstructions to explain human prehistory, from our origins in Africa to the birth of cities and writing.