Books with title Meet Our New Student from Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a land of baseball and beautiful beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and smoking volcanoes. The rich history of this small Central American country contributes to a blending of different cultures, including those of the Spanish settlers, native Indians, and others. Its vibrant history also includes political strife from civil wars, protests, and military intervention by the United States. Join Danny and his fourth-grade classmates as they explore the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country to prepare for the arrival of Ramón, a new student from Nicaragua. Best of all, find out how to make gallopinto, then paint a clay piggy bank you can make yourself. Hola, Ramón!

Fatou Toure, a young girl from Mali, will be joining David s class next week. David and his classmates are determined to learn everything they can about Mali in order to welcome their new classmate. They learn that Mali is a land rich in history, with many different peoples and cultures. The varied country of Mali can claim deserts, forests, lions, hippos, gold, ancient and modern cities, and some of the world s greatest music. The students learn how to prepare Fatou s favorite snack, bene, and make a Malian Kanaga mask. I Bisimilla, Fatou!

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. Mayowa Adewale, an eight-year-old girl from Nigeria, will join Julie s third-grade class next week. Julie and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about Nigeria in order to welcome Mayowa to the United States. They discover that Nigeria is a land of many peoples and cultures. The giant of Africa is a land of rain forests and savannas, villages and modern cities, and home to 135 million people who speak over 250 different languages. The students learn how to prepare Mayowa s favorite food, dodo, and make a Nigerian mask. Kaabo, Mayowa!

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. For two months, Kimberly had kept her secret: a pen pal from Mexico! Now her long-distance friend is going to be a student in Kimberly s school, and neither girl can wait to meet the other. As Mrs. Turner s class prepares for Marisa s arrival, they learn a great deal about her lively home country. Join Kimberly and her classmates as they find out about Mexico s exciting history, busy cities, and traditional foods. Help them welcome Marisa with chips and guacamole and a party piñata. Hola, Marisa!

A new student is joining Elysa s third-grade class and everyone is trying to guess where he s from. Their teacher has given them clues, but it s up to the students to solve the mystery. Elysa figures out the new student is from Quebec, Canada, where most people speak French. But there is a lot more she and her classmates will discover about this province north of the United States. Read about how two settlements on the St. Lawrence River in New France, as it was called, grew into large cities: the capital, Quebec City, and Montreal, which is the second largest city of French-speaking people after Paris, France. Find out how the people of Quebec keep their traditions alive, then join Elysa and her class in preparing a Quebec treat and welcoming a new student from Quebec. Bonjour Jeremy!

A new student from South Africa is joining Kim s third-grade class. What a great excuse for a party! In order to prepare, Kim and her friends read all about South Africa, a rich and beautiful country at the southern tip of the African continent. The class learns about this country s sad history of racial segregation, as well as its amazing transition to the rainbow nation it is today. They read about South Africa s mineral wealth, and its plant and animal diversity. They are amazed to discover that South Africa has eleven different official languages, five of which are included in the national anthem. Kim and her classmates cook mielie pap, a traditional South African food, and make an African penguin craft to greet their new friend. Molo, Zaziwe!

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. From afar, Haiti, a small country on the island of Hispaniola, seems like any other Caribbean paradise. There are lush jungles, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But a closer look at the island country reveals a stark glimpse into the third world. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The government is unstable, crime is rampant, education is for the lucky, and hope is hard to come by. Find out how the Haitian people overcome poverty, killer storms, and mudslides to celebrate a culture rich in French, Spanish, and African history when American schoolchildren Meet a New Student from Haiti.

Danny Parker and his fourth-grade classmates in rural New York are excited to meet Franco, a boy who will be joining their school from Zambia. Their teacher prepares nshima and pineapple chutney, and the students weave baskets to prepare for his arrival. They also learn that Zambia is a rare landlocked country where people can see lions, rhinos, and elephants. It is home to such wondrous sites as Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Zambia was once one of the major copper-producing nations in the world. But a poor economy and a deadly disease have caused a lot of despair in Zambia, as they have throughout much of Africa. Danny and his friends are eager to welcome Franco to their school, where he will have a chance to rebuild his life after AIDS devastated his family.

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. A new student from China is joining Ashley s third-grade class in Boulder, Colorado. The whole class wants to help welcome Cui Ping, so they are eager to learn as much as they can about her country. Join them as they learn about power struggles in ancient dynasties and how bronze was used. See the magnificent artistry in colossal achievements such as the Great Wall and the Giant Buddha of Leshan. Find out what kinds of things Americans buy from China, and discover some fun Chinese games like tiaoban (seesaw jumping!). Then join Ashley and her class in preparing some almond cookies and tea and welcoming a New Student from China. Hen hao!

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. A new student from Tanzania is joining Jack s third-grade class and everyone is curious. Read about this African land that was shaped by ancient volcanoes. Millions of years ago, ash from a volcano hardened around human footprints. These fossils show that humans walked in Tanzania, standing on two feet, more than 3 million years ago. Animals now live in a huge crater left after a volcano collapsed. Find out about the Maasai, one of the many tribal people of East Africa who still live in traditional ways. Then join Jack and his class in preparing a traditional East African food called ugali and welcoming a New Student from Tanzania. Jambo!

Sakura Yamamoto, a girl from Japan, will soon join Allison s third-grade class. Allison and her classmates excitedly learn about Sakura s country so that they can help her feel welcome in the United States. They discover that modern Japan produces high-quality electronics and treasures the game of baseball. However, many ancient traditions like the Shinto religion, sumo wrestling, and taiko drumming maintain importance in this country made of 4,000 islands. The formal clothing, art, holiday customs, and food of Japan carry special meanings that honor nature, happiness, hard work, and long life. The traditional clear soup and koi-nobori decorating Allison s classroom will help Sakura feel at home!

Jai Singh, an eight-year-old boy from India, will join Colleen s third-grade class next week. Colleen and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about India in order to welcome Jai to the United States. They embark on a quest that takes them from the echoes of ancient India to the dizzying hustle-and-bustle of what is today the world s largest democracy. Once the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire, independent India is now home to over a billion people who make the nation a kaleidoscope of diverse languages, religions, clothing, art, and food. The students learn about the ancient saints and Bollywood superstars of the land of the Taj Mahal as they greet Jai with mango lassis and beautiful diyas!