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Books in The Around the world today books series

  • Yusuf Around the World: Mission Istanbul

    Yusuf Kerem Sahin

    Paperback (Kitab Press, Jan. 19, 2018)
    This is the story of Yusuf. Right after Yusuf and his family moved to their new house, Yusuf found a very old book in the attic. It was a travel book written by a famous Ottoman Traveler. Yusuf has never seen a book like that so he became very excited. As he went through the pages of the book, a voice invited him to embark upon an epic travel around the world. Would Yusuf join his mysterious soon-to-be-friend, one of the greatest travelers of all time, as he goes to the world's most treasure-bound places?
  • Dancers of the World

    Aurélia Hardy, Sybile Sybile

    Hardcover (Auzou, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Join fifteen beautiful dancers from around the world in their dreams and inspirations! This book allows readers to discover different cultures through music and dance. Through the dancers' personal anecdotes—with accompanying beautiful illustrations by Sybile—readers will discover their true love of dance. Dancers of the World fulfills every girl's passion for dance!Aurélia Hardy is a dance, music, and literature enthusiast! She has been practicing ballet for more than twenty-five years and explores other varieties such as Latin and oriental dance. Writing about this art form has allowed her to fully live out her passion.Sybile is a Belgian artist, maintaining a drawing and painting focus. Her favorite mediums are acrylic painting and oil painting on canvas and paper.
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  • Around the World: Playtime

    Kate Petty, Oxfam

    Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, July 23, 2013)
    Every child enjoys playtime and has a favorite toy or game. Here are pictures of children from all around the world having fun playing alone or with their friends. Illustrated with stunning photographs from Vietnam, Russia, Ethiopia and many more countries, this series is perfect to share with the youngest child. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.
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  • Schools

    Margaret Hall

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2003)
    An overview of the world's schools with their various customs, curriculum, and activities, as well as school transportation and clothing.
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  • A Year of Japanese Festivals

    Samuel Epstein, Beryl Williams Epstein, Gordon Laite

    Hardcover (Granite Impex Ltd, Oct. 1, 1974)
    Describes the celebration of several Japanese festivals including Hi Matsuri, Girls' Day, The One Thousand Person Procession, the Okunchi Festival, and the Peace Festival.
  • Musical Instruments

    Godfrey Hall

    Paperback (Hodder Wayland, )
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  • Religions Around the World

    Kelly Doudna

    Library Binding (Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the different religions practiced around the world.
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  • Art of the Far North: Inuit Sculpture, Drawing, and Printmaking

    Carol Finley

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Provides a brief history of the Inuit people and discusses their customs as a background for understanding their sculpture, drawing, and printmaking.
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  • Shopping Around the World

    Clare Lewis

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)
    This book looks at the rich diversity of shopping experiences around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found when shopping in different cultures, and honors differences.
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  • Food

    Margaret Hall

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2003)
    A look at how food varies by region and culture.
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  • Clothes Around the World

    Godfrey Hall

    Paperback (Hodder Wayland, March 31, 1999)
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  • Homes Around the World

    Clare Lewis

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)
    This book looks at the rich diversity of homes around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in homes in different cultures, and honors differences.
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