Cultural Journeys
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 5
As part of a series of books which aim to introduce children to cultural traditions in different parts of the world, this book looks at Africa. Discover the African stringed instrument that may have inspired the banjo; find out about the special naming ceremony that takes place in Nigeria; find out why drinking cow's blood is an important part of Masai tradition; and read the story of the box, and discover the real riches and wonders of the world. Interest boxes pull out recipes, poems, anecdotes that bring the region's culture to life and each book in this series ends with a story from the region under examination.
Book 7
As part of a series which introduces children to the cultural traditions of different parts of the world, this book looks at China. Discover the important balance of "warm" and "cool" foods in Chinese culture; find out how to play "Go", one of the oldest games in the world; find out about the Dragon Boat Festival; and read the story of the Monkey King and his journey to India from China to find the truth. The books in the series provide multicultural material dealing with the origins of many of the UK's immigrant communities and interest boxes pull out recipes, poems and anecdotes that bring the region's culture to life. Each book ends with a story from the region under examination.
Close your eyes and imagine a place where competitions are held to choose the most beautiful man; where messages are beaten out on taking drums, to be heard 30 km away; and where people still gather in the twilight to hear tales of how the world was made. The place you are thinking of is Africa.