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Author
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Japan celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the food, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of India, and provides insights into the nation's culture, history, and everyday life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Some surprising ingredients and fascinating cultural facts about Mexico are in store for readers and fledgling chefs. Mexicans use prickly pear cactus, plantains, and even chocolate in their meals. A salsa recipe at the end of the book gives young cooks a chance to create their own fiesta.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chinese food has something delicious for everyone. After a look at these vibrant photographs, readers will want to try exotic Chinese dishes, such as Buddha Jumping Over the Wall and hundred-year eggs. They'll also get a chance to follow an authentic Chinese recipe.
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages ; 28 cm. color illustrations
Language
English
Description
"Jake, a young boy from Great Britain, introduces readers to his country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Jake also tells readers about his school, family life, and things to see in Great Britain. Includes a page of facts about Great Britain's population, geography, and culture"--Provided by publisher.
7) Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1995
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
8) Amish home
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
40 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.
10) Chinese New Year
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chinese New Year welcomes the start of a new year. It is the most important celebration in China. People enjoy this holiday in many different ways. Chinese people follow certain traditions to make sure they have a lucky new year.
12) Austria
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the geography, history, economy, and social life and customs of Austria, the birthplace of such people as Kurt Waldheim, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sigmund Freud, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
13) Ancient Rome
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
46 p.: col. ill.; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief, illustrated, overview of the geography, history, customs, beliefs, monuments, day-to-day life, and social structure of ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished for almost 2,000 years.
15) Holi
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu festival of Holi and the things people do to celebrate it. Includes picture glossary and index."--
17) France
Author
Series
Publisher
Clara House Books
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
A World of Food titles blend fact-filled texts with colorful photos from across the globe. Traditional, easy-to-follow recipes add spice to the eight volumes. Cookbooks and more, the new series is ideal for middle-school social studies projects.
18) Cowboy: an album
Author
Publisher
Ticknor & Fields
Pub. Date
1994
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
96 p.: ill. (some col.); 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to cowboys, their history, their daily life, famous coyboys and cowgirls, and portrayals of cowboys in modern films.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, this book celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent. With selected updates to the text, statistics, and illustrations"--
