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.
African-American Holidays (Read-And-Discover Ethnic Holidays) (Ethnic Holidays)
by Faith Winchester
Discusses special times of the year when African-Americans celebrate, including Black History Month, Mardi Gras, Juneteenth, Harambee, Junkanoo, and Kwanzaa.
World Cultures Explained (Guide for Curious Minds)
by Daniel Smith
Ute (Checkerboard Social Studies Library) (Native Americans)
by Barbara A Gray-Kanatiiosh
Japan (Country Guides, with Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog) (Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide)
by Anita Ganeri
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Japan! The book includes chapters on Japanese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, and Hiroshima.
China (Country Guides, with Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog) (Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide)
by Anita Ganeri
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: China! The book includes chapters on Chinese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam.
This Is the Way We Eat Our Food (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Kids Like Me) (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)
by Laine Falk
Cabezas Tiki libro para colorear para niños 1 & 2 (Cabezas Tiki, #12)
by Nick Snels
Civil War Days (American Kids in History S.) (American Kids in History, #4)
by David C King
American Kids in History?(TM) Dozens of projects and activities that will take you back to the days of the American Civil War Travel back to 1862 and spend a year with the Wheelers, an African American family in New York City, and the Parkhursts, a white family in Charleston, South Carolina, Eleven-year-old Emily Parkhurst and twelve-year-old Timothy Wheeler are eager to share the fun, adventure, and hard work of their daily lives. Along the way, they'll show you how to play the games they play...
Early Humans (DK Eyewitness Books) (Eyewitness Books (Knopf Hardcover))
by Nick Merriman
Text and photographs present a description of early humans: their origins; their tools and weapons; how they hunted and foraged for food; and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
How People Lived in Ancient Greece (How People Lived)
by Colin Hynson
Experience the flavour of Japan by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as soba noodle soup and vegetarian sushi, readers can also read about Japanese culture, such as farming, national festivals and daily life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Wales (Cultures of the World, Third, #3) (Cultures of the World (Third Edition)(R))
by Anna Hestler and Jo-Ann Spilling
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Wales"--Provided by publisher.
Folk Music (North American Folklore (Hardcover))
by Peter Sieling
This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide range of religions and cultural groups.
Zora Neale Hurston: Harlem Renaissance Writer (Essential Lives Set 2) (Essential Lives)
by Katie Marsico