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Books in A World of Festivals series

  • Argentina

    Arlene Furlong, Geraldine Mesenas

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Argentina is reflected in its many festivals, including the National Gaucho Festival, Carnival, and the National Immigrant Festival.
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  • Japan

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    "This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Japan"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Jamaica

    Robert Barlas, Leela Vengadasalam

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Jamaica is reflected in its many festivals, including Reggae Sunsplash, the Maroon Festival, and the Jonkonnu
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  • Thailand

    Harlinah Whyte

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Thailand is reflected in its many festivals, including Songkran, Loy Krathong, and the Surin Elephant Round-Up
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  • Puerto Rico

    Erin Foley, Elizabeth Berg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of Puerto Rico is reflected in its festivals
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  • South Africa

    Jay Heale, Tan Jin Hock

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of South Africa is reflected in its many festivals, including the Hermanus Whale Festival, Freedom Day, and the Grahamstown Festival
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  • Poland

    Aldona Maria Zwierzynska-Coldicott, Idona Azwierzynska-Coldicott

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Poland is reflected in its many festivals, including All Saints Day, Christmas, and Karnawal
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  • Brazil

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of Brazil is reflected in its many festivals, including Carnival, Saint John's Day, and the Cayapo Festivals
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  • China

    Colin Cheong, Elizabeth Berg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of China is reflected in its many festivals
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  • Australia

    Diana Griffiths

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Australia is reflected in its many festivals, including Melbourne Cup Day, Australia Day, and Mabo Day, and suggests simple activities
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  • Peru

    Leslie Jermyn, Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Peru is reflected in its many festivals, including the Festival of the Sun, Corpus Christi, and Puno Day
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  • France

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    "This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in France"--Provided by publisher.
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