Describes the different kinds of houses used in various places around the world as a result of people adapting their dwelling to their environment.
Ana, Verdad? (Coleccion Derechos del Nino/Children's Rights Collection)
by Francisco Hinojosa, Francisco
Travel Dreams Israel - Social Studies Fun-Schooling Journal (Travel Dreams - Social Studies, #8)
by Alexandra Bretush
Ancient Egypt (See Through History S.) (Technology In The Time Of)
by Judith Crosher
Describes many of the innovative inventions that the Egyptians incorporated into their daily life, including ground looms, glass pots, and wooden sledges.
Many people consider a style of dressing or preparing a meal as part of their cultural identity, but the importance of these characteristics goes much deeper than taste or image, for choices in food and clothing usually reflect a combination of necessity and precedence. Food and Clothing tells the fascineting story behind what types of food and clothing are available today. Raising the reader's awareness that what one wears and eats are products of human ingenuity and invention, the book looks a...
Global Connections (Global Connections ) (Global Connections (Hardcover))
School in Grandma's Day (In Grandma's Day)
by Valerie J Weber and Gloria Jenkins
Recalls what it was like to go to both a public and a Catholic school in Illinois in the 1940s.
Israel - The People (Revised, Ed. 2) (Lands Peoples and Cultures)
by Debbie Smith
Serbia and Montenegro (Cultures of the World, #23)
by David C King
Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Navajo.
Inside Laura's Little House
by Carolyn Strom Collins and Christina Wyss Eriksson
Chapters explore various topics from "Little House on the Prairie," providing historical and biographical information, recipes, creative activities, and related songs.
History in Action: Pirate Ship (History in Action)
by Jean Coppendale
Counting on Community is Innosanto Nagara's follow-up to his hit ABC book, A is for Activist. Counting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they posses to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of diversity is told through stories in words and pictures. And of course, there is a duck to find on every page!
Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Kids can take part in the sport by learning about the skills, equipment and the importance of good sportsmanship. They can even practise a basic skill to have more fun in the arena.
Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colourful festivals and family celebrations wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows children to experience Korean culture first-hand by involving them in games, crafts, stories, foods and other activities like the following: Preparing and enjoying delicious Songpyeon sweet dumplings that everyone loves to eat on Chuseok (Korea's version of Thanksgiving); Folding a p...
Festivals and Traditions in Switzerland
by Barbara Piatti and Yvonne Rogenmoser
