Books in Costume Around the World series

Mexican food is one of the most popular types of cuisine in the United States. Some items, like tacos can be found on menus and in supermarkets across the country, while others, like chapulines, the fried grasshoppers that are a popular snack food in southern Mexico, are less familiar to the American palate. This colorful book explores the regional specialties of Mexico, both familiar and less so, using easy-to-follow recipes to excite curiosity and appetite alike! Students will be eager to test their new culinary skills on sweet and spicy dishes from this diverse culinary destination.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Spain. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Zimbabwe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Meet marvelous princesses from around the world with this wonderful book. These fantastical princesses are just like real ones from the kingdoms of China, India, and Italy. Through these pages, we enter their magical worlds . . .Katell Goyer graduated with a degree in French literature before choosing to become a teacher. She has always wanted to make up and write stories since she was a child, first for herself, and later for her children.Misstigri is a painter, a graphic designer, and an illustrator. Using acrylic for her paintings, she creates truly original and colorful worlds.

How do you get to school or travel around a big city? If you lived in a different country, the way you travel could be completely different! Kids in Cambodia ride in paddle boats to get to floating schools on the water. People in Australia often ride a monorail around crowded cities. Take a tour around the world, and see how people get from here to there.

Many of the worlds most famous chefs have been influenced by the decadent sauces and rich desserts associated with French cooking. This eye-catching book uses vivid, color photographs and engaging text to explore French cuisine, as it varies from region to region, while easy-to-follow recipes emphasize safety and teach responsible kitchen practices, as they guide students through recipes ranging from the croque monsieur sandwiches eaten in the caf's of Paris to the rustic ratatouille found in Provence. This book is a thoughtful and immersive introduction to one of the worlds great culinary traditions.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of England. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.