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82) June
Author
Language
English
Description
"How did June get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in June? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book."--publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like...
84) Cheyenne
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Once a powerful nation commanding the Great Plains of the United States throughout the nineteenth century, the story of the Cheyenne people is one of challenges and acceptance. The strong and proud Cheyenne have encountered many hardships throughout their history, including dangerous battles, the loss of land, and modern-day economic struggles. Beautiful artwork and eye-catching photography thrust readers into Cheyenne culture and way of life, spanning...
85) Choctaw
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Choctaw people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
From simple coverings in hot, dry places to thick layers that keep out the cold, this colorful book shows young readers how people dress in different parts of the world. From traditional clothing worn during times of celebration to clothing suited to different environments and weather, this fascinating book teaches readers about different types of clothing and what purpose they serve.
87) May
Author
Language
English
Description
"How did May get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in May Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book."--publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
More than 100 illustrated crafts, projects, and games help recreate the culture and world of the Middle Ages, when books were handmade and read by candlelight, sundials told the hour, and going barefoot was illegal.
89) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Japan unique in an increasingly globalized world.
90) Vietnam
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Vietnam unique in an increasingly globalized world.
91) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Australia unique in an increasingly globalized world." --
92) Germany
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Germany unique in an increasingly globalized world.
93) Ireland
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Ireland unique in an increasingly globalized world." --
94) France
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make France unique in an increasingly globalized world.
95) Sweden
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Sweden unique in an increasingly globalized world.
96) India
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make India unique in an increasingly globalized world.
97) The Philippines
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Philippines unique in an increasingly globalized world." --
98) Hinduism
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Dating back over three thousand years, Hinduism is a rich religion with more than nine hundred million practitioners worldwide. Unlike most world religions, Hinduism has no single founder or religious text. Instead, Hindus revere a body of texts known as the Veda and share sets of practices and beliefs including nonviolence, reincarnation, and the holidays of Diwali and Holi. Central tenets of Hinduism are covered in this photograph-filled, elementary-level...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"With a flair for fashion and a love of cats, the ancient Egyptians weren't so different from us except for the mummies and sarcophagi! This engaging book teaches readers about ancient Egyptian culture as they craft their way through history. Readers will love the diverse variety of activities drawing hieroglyphics in clay, designing their own jewelry, making animal mummies, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs make these fun projects...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make the coldest, toughest times of the year bearable. Through migration, hunting, and fishing, the peoples of the North American Arctic have made the best of their environment. Readers discover how and why people settled so far north as well as how they lived....