Lands, Peoples & Cultures
4 total works
This book is intended for ages 9-14. A wealth of traditions and customs are celebrated in Germany through folklore and legends, festivals, and even the creativity of artists and thinkers. This interesting new book introduces children to the religion, arts and crafts, music, and language of this diverse country. The topics include: religion; festivals including Karneval and Oktoberfest; traditional costumes - lederhosen and the dirndl; medieval cathedrals and castles on the Rhine River; classical music from Bach to Beethoven; the "Oberammergau" passion play performed every ten years; and, a tale from Bremen.
This book is suitable for ages 9-14. The long history of the German people traces back to 2000 B.C. This new books illustrates its people from the powerful Roman Empire through to the twentieth century's division and reunification of Germany. Vivid photographs depict what village and city life is like today at home, school, and in the workplace. The topics covered include: the Frankish empire; the crusades and the Order of Teutonic Knights; WWII - Hitler and the holocaust; the fall of the Berlin wall and reunification; city and village life; traditional German food and customs; a recipe for Pfeffernuesse or pepper nuts; and, school and sports.
This book is suitable for ages 9-14. The breathtaking land of Germany is featured from its rolling hills, forests, and mighty rivers, to the snow-capped Bavarian Alps in the Southeast. Captivating full-colour photos help convey Germany's beautiful landscape as well as its large cities, industry, farming and the environment. The topics covered include: the centre of Europe; the Black Forest, Bavarian Alps, and Rhine River; the German people - Bavarians, Saxons, Turks, and Europeans; Berlin and other bustling cities; transportation and the car industry; factories and farms; joining the European Economic Union; wildlife; and, cleaning up the environment.
