Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Library)
6 total works
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. Exciting new photographs capture the beauty and natural wonder of Canada in this revised edition. Updated information features its cosmopolitan cities and variety of landscapes as well as a new map including the newest territory Nunavut. The topics covered include: provinces and territories; natural resources and conservation; industry, business, and agriculture; Native peoples; multiculturalism; Canadian cities; trains, boats, and snowmobiles; and, national parks and wildlife.
This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. This newly revised edition explores the different ways in which Canadians express their creativity through music, art, dance, theatre, and television. New information features religion, clothing worn by native people, the uniforms of the Mounties, and an Ojibwa folktale. The topics covered include: a variety of cultures; myths, stories, and literature; Cirque du Soleil; television, music, and film; and, art, theatre, and dance.
Looks at India's history, family life, homes, villages, cities, education, languages, occupations, social problems, and customs.
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.
Looks at India's religions, arts, crafts, festivals, wedding traditions, performing arts, and cuisine.