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Explores global traditions surrounding birthdays, including cake, parties, and decorations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics...
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Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative...
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Explores global traditions surrounding the loss of first teeth, including the tooth fairy, the tooth mouse, and beliefs to make teeth strong. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back...
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Explores wishing traditions from around the world, including rainbows, wishing wells, the moon, birthday candles, and wishbones. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter...
26) Animal Mummies
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Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
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Explores global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features...
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Explores Easter traditions from around the world, including Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, food, and religious celebrations. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative...
32) Bunny and Chick
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Bunny and Chick are so... different. Can they find a way to work together to fill their Easter basket? Celebrate individuality and friendship as you discover what the two friends share in this rhyming story full of springtime surprises!
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Publisher Annotation: Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. 32pp.
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"The League of the Iroquois was a true representational democracy-so much so that the United States Constitution is said to have been modeled on some of its tenets. But how, perhaps a thousand years before the time of Columbus, did the Five Iroquois Nations (the Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca) come to end the bitter eye-for-eye warfare among them? What brought them together in an alliance based on the Great Law of Peace? And how was...
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Publisher Annotation: Celebrate Valentine?s Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday?s...
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Henna has been used to create body art by many different cultures for thousands of years. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the history of henna body art, explores its cultural importance, and invites students to create their own henna designs. This high-interest Spanish book includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage English language learners as they build their...
38) Greece
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This fascinating book reveals how various civilizations, Greek gods, and Greek wars influenced Greek culture. The beautiful images, stunning facts, and supportive text work together to teach readers about Greek philosophy, the city-states of Greece, Athens, Sparta, Acropolis, Minoan civilization, and Plato. Readers will be captivated by the vibrant photos and engaging facts about such incredible Greek creations that are still in our world today, like...
39) China
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Chinese culture has changed greatly over the years, but the Chinese people still celebrate the great changes in their culture and nation. This appealing book will teach readers about the incredible history of China, the Great Wall, and the various dynasties that ruled, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, and Ming. Readers will also discover Chinese philosophies that are still practiced today, such as Confucianism and Taoism. The stunning photos,...
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Trade routes gave rise to the ancient kingdoms in Africa, providing a rich history in culture, trade, and tradition. This appealing book will allow readers to explore the civilization, people, culture, religion, history, and traditions of Sub-Saharan Africa through plenty of colorful photos, fascinating facts, a helpful glossary and index, and supportive text. Other highlighted topics include the Kush civilization, Askum Kingdom, Zagwe dynasty, Ghana,...
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