Lands, Peoples & Cultures Series

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

Vietnam maintains a strong link to the past but is now finding foreign cultures, especially from the West, are beginning to have an influence on their culture. Celebrate the festivals that honor Vietnamese beliefs as well as their stories about heroes and legends, their theater, and haunting music.

Topics include:
-- music, theater and fashion
-- flavors of the land and sea
-- architecture
-- arts, crafts and festivals
-- religion -- a monk's life

Vietnam - The Land

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 19 June 1996

Describes the events and people that have shaped Vietnam's long history.

Mexico: Su Tierra (the Land)

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 19 December 1994

Looks at the geography of each region, describes Mexico's natural resources, industries, and agriculture, and surveys Mexican wildlife.

India, the People

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 February 1990

Looks at India's history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.

India, the Land

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 February 1990

Describes the variety of India's land and people, its cities and villages, agriculture, industry and transportation, the problems of development, and its animal life.

India, the Culture

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 February 1990

Looks at India's religions, arts, crafts, festivals, wedding traditions, performing arts, and cuisine.

Vietnam

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 1996

Vietnam, the People

by Bobbie Kalman

Published June 1996

This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. Readers will enjoy seeing candid photographs of the people of Vietnam as they go about their daily lives in this revised new book. New information features Vietnamese legends and modern writers, martial arts, the aftermath of the Vietnam war, and how the quality of life is improving. The topics include: home and family; Vietnamese beliefs and heroes; occupations; education and language; life in a village, city, on the river, and in the hills; and, the market.

Peru, the Land

by Bobbie Kalman and David Schimpky

Published 1 January 1994

Canada Celebrates Multiculturalism

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1993

Introduces Canadian holidays, including festivals celebrated by the various ethnic communities in Canada, such as harvest festivals, Christmas, New Years, and religious holidays, and includes recipes for holiday treats.

Argentina

by Bobbie Kalman and Greg Nickles

Published 26 October 2000

Argentina the Land

by Bobbie Kalman and Greg Nickles

Published 20 October 2000

France

by Greg Nickles

Published 11 January 2000

Peru: The People and Culture

by Bobbie Kalman and Tammy Everts

Published 1 January 1994

Philippines

by Greg Nickles

Published 1 March 2002

Mexico: Su Cultura (the Culture)

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 19 December 1993

Looks at Mexican culture, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Spanish influences, and covers arts and crafts, music, dance, literature, folklore, holidays, sports, and cookery.

Peru, the People and Culture

by Bobbie Kalman and Dave Schimpky

Published 20 March 2003

This work is for ages 9-14. Music, dance, and art feature prominently in this updated edition. In a new section, readers will be introduced to writer Mario Vargas Llosa and will learn simple words in Quechua. Young readers will be fascinated by this country's ancient mysteries, modern cities, and culture which blends the traditions of indigenous ancestors, such as the Inca, with those of the Spanish. Topics include: many early civilisations including the Inca empire; the Spanish conquest and Peru's path to independence; life in Peru's towns and cities; religion and festivals, including the sun festival, Inti Raymi; ancient foods such as corn beer and roasted guinea pig; a recipe for natillas piuranas, a sweet milk pudding; clothing, sports, and leisure.

Japan - The Land (Revised, Ed. 3)

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 September 2008

China - The People (Revised, Ed. 3)

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 February 2008

Mexico - The Land (Revised, Ed. 3)

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 September 2008