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Books in Lightbox Around the World series

  • Schools

    Margaret Hall

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Feb. 18, 2002)
    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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  • Oceans

    Igloo Books

    Board book (Igloo Books, Dec. 25, 2018)
    Includes fascinating sea creatures from around the world, from whales and sharks to turtles and deep-sea fish.
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  • Aboriginal Art of Australia: Exploring Cultural Traditions

    Carol Finley

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1999)
    Describes the art of the Australian Aborigines including rock painting and engraving as well as sand and bark painting; also discusses the symbolism found in these works.
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  • School in Many Cultures

    Heather Adamson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Oct. 1, 2009)
    Rare book
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  • Christmas in Many Cultures

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2008)
    From homes and clothes to school and family, life is different all around the world. Culture makes us who we are. Grass-roofed huts, blue jeans, and ceremonial clothing are all a part of culture. Each striking photograph is accompanied by a world map that shows where it was taken.
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  • Transportation

    Margaret Hall

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2003)
    A look at different modes of transportation used throughout the world.
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  • Around the World: Home

    Kate Petty

    Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, April 23, 2013)
    Wherever we live there is always somewhere we call home. We may share it with our family or sometimes with a whole community. This book looks at the homes of children from all around the world. There are photographs from countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. 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 Educational Books Ltd, Jan. 15, 2003)
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  • Birthdays in Many Cultures

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, June 1, 2009)
    From homes and clothes to school and family, life is different all around the world. Culture makes us who we are. Grass-roofed huts, blue jeans, and ceremonial clothing are all a part of culture. Each striking photograph is accompanied by a world map that shows where it was taken.
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  • Homes in Many Cultures

    Heather Adamson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Step inside homes all over the world. What makes them the same as yours? What makes them different?
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  • Sweden

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Sweden. 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.
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  • 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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