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Books in Peoples and Cultures Series series

  • Iraq the People

    April Fast

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Offers a history of the people of Iraq and describes daily life in the cities and rural areas, education, and favorite foods of Iraq.
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  • Canada: The Culture

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2009)
    This new second revised edition explores the different ways in which Canadians express their creativity through music, art, dance, theater, and television. Updated information includes facts and statistics along with current popular performers such as actress Rachel McAdams and singer Nellie Furtado.
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  • Iran the Culture

    Joanne Richter

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Examines the culture of Iran, including religion, holidays and festivals, food, arts, languages, and literature.
    U
  • Peru the Land

    Bobbie Kalman, David Schimpky, Carolyn Black

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Discusses the geography, wildlife, climate, people, and history of Peru.
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  • India: The People

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 1, 1990)
    Candid photos feature India's unique mixture of peoples, their homes, schools, languages, cottage industries, and social problems.
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  • Bury Me Not in a Land of Slaves: African-Americans in the Time of Reconstruction

    Joyce Hansen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2000)
    An account of African-American life in the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War, based on first-person narratives, contemporary documents, and other historical sources.
    U
  • Tibet

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 1, 1990)
    Describes Tibet's history, geography, people, daily life, political situation, religion, culture, and festivals
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  • Iraq the Culture

    April Fast

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the religion, holidays and celebrations, music, art, architecture, language, and literature of Iraq, and includes an Iraqi tale.
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  • The Colors of Freedom: Immigrant Stories

    Janet Bode

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2000)
    Newly arrived teenaged immigrants describe their experiences in America, recount traditions of their native countries, and present short stories, poems, recipes, and artwork. Also provides interviews with native born American teenagers who share their family histories.Newly arrived teenaged immigrants describe their experiences in America, recount traditions of their native countries, and present short stories, poems, recipes, and artwork, while native born American teenagers share their family histories
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  • Iran the People

    April Fast

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Offers a history of the people of Iran and describes daily life in the cities and rural areas, education, and favorite foods of Iran.
    U
  • Iraq the Land

    April Fast

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Lets you discover Iraq - from the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates to hot and dry deserts and mountains. This book helps you learn about the land that was home to the first cities and civilizations and explore the old and new cities of Baghdad, Basra, Ur, and Babylon.
    U
  • Japan the Culture

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 1989)
    From social manners to festivals, children will love reading about the many traditions, such as the tea ceremony, that enrich Japanese lives.
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