Lands, Peoples & Cultures
30 total works
This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. There are over 130 ethnic groups in Russia. From crowded cities to the slower pace of life in the countryside, the everyday lives of modern Russians is revealed in this book. Colorful photos show children at school, family customs, traditional dress, food, and pastimes as well as the difficulties created by Russia's struggling economy. Topics include: Russia through the ages; family life and customs; life in the city and country; school, sports, and pastimes; traditional clothing; and, recipe for 'potato treats'.
This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. Long suppressed under communism's rule, religion is experiencing a rebirth all over Russia. Up-to-date photos help show how Russians celebrate various religious celebrations as well as other holidays and festivals. Special sections also highlight traditional art, architecture, music, and dance. Topics include: culture through the ages; influences from Asia and Europe; religion, holidays, and festivals; traditional art, architecture, and music; folk dance and classical ballet; literature and drama; and, "Baba Yaga" - a Russian folk tale.
This book is for children of ages 9-14. The mixture of different traditions brought by immigrants has created a rich variety of cultural life in Argentina. This book celebrates its nation's symbols - the gaucho and the tango, as well as other important cultural aspects of Argentina including religion, festivals, folk art, language, and literature. The topics include: many cultures into one; religion, holidays, and festivals; Argentine arts, music, and the tango!; clothing and food; gaucho culture; language and literature; a folktale - the fox and the armadillo.
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. For the last 300 years, French culture has influenced the world from politics and art to fashion and cuisine. This book celebrates these and other important cultural aspects of France including religion, festivals, science, language, and literature. The topics include: religion and worship; colourful festivals; French fashion, art, and architecture; scientists, and inventors; theatre, language, and literature; and, Roland and Oliver - a French folk tale.
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. Argentina's rich history is explored as a Spanish colony and on the rocky road to independence and democracy. Candid photos reveal what daily life is like in the city and in the village, how children are educated, what people wear, and how they spend their leisure time. The topics include: Argentina's many faces; first peoples and their struggle for survival; explorers, revolutionaries, military generals, and icons; Mothers of Plaza de Mayo; enjoying family and friends; the rugged life of the gaucho, Argentina's cowboy; school, sports, and games; and traditions.