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Bread, Bread, Bread
Ann Morris, Ken Heyman
Paperback (HarperCollins, May 21, 1993)Bread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are as varied as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as well as an informative look at an important food that everyone agrees is as necessary as water and air.Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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Houses and Homes
Ann Morris, Ken Heyman
Paperback (HarperCollins, March 29, 1995)The world is full of houses. Big houses and little houses. Houses that stay in one place and houses that move from place to place. Some houses are made of wood or stone; others are made from mud or straw. But all of them are made for families to live in.
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Hats, Hats, Hats
Ann Morris, Ken Heyman
Paperback (HarperCollins, May 21, 1993)"A hat can say a lot about where you come from, what you do, and who you are. You see, there's a lot more under a hat than just a head! With dazzling full-color photographs and an index.
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Christmas in the Philippines
World Book Staff
Hardcover (World Book Encyclopedia, Sept. 15, 1998)Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in the Philippines
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Christmas in Greece
World Book
Hardcover (World Book Inc, Oct. 15, 2000)Describes the celebration of Christmas in Greece; includes sections on native songs, recipes, and fun-to-do crafts appropriate to the holiday.
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Christmas in Switzerland
World Book
Hardcover (World Book Inc, Oct. 15, 1994)Describes how Christmas is celebrated in Switzerland. Includes Swiss craft projects, recipes, and carols.
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Christmas in Sweden
Cheryl L. Enderlein
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)Decorations made of straw cover your Christmas tree. A girl dressed in a crown of candles sings songs as she visits people’s homes. People gather together to exchange gifts called julklappar. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Sweden. Come explore the many Swedish traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
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Christmas in Finland: Christmas Around the World from World Book
World Book Encyclopedia
Hardcover (World Book Encyclopedia, Oct. 1, 1999)Describes the traditions and customs that are part of the celebration of Christmas in Finland as well as presenting crafts, recipes, and songs.
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Christmas in Norway
Jack Manning
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2013)Stalks of oats called juleneks hang outside for birds to eat. Homes are decorated with pinecones, heart shaped baskets, and colorful paper chains. On Christmas Eve people leave bowls of porridge for the nisse, an elf like spirit who protects farms. During the Christmas season, people bake many kinds of cookies. They eat pork, boiled potatoes, and a sweet bread with raisins called julekake. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Norway. Come explore the many Norwegian traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
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Christmas in Denmark
World Book Staff
Hardcover (World Book Encyclopedia, June 15, 1986)Describes in text and illustrations how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark. Also includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.
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Christmas in Mexico
Cheryl L. Enderlein
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)Bright red poinsettias decorate homes and churches. Families gather together and sing songs during posadas. Children set out their shoes, hoping they will be filled with presents. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico. Come explore the many Mexican traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
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Christmas in Mexico
Inc. World Book
Hardcover (World Book Inc, Dec. 1, 1996)Each 80-page Christmas Around the World book includes full narratives explaining the customs of the region covered, photography and illustrations, special sections of native songs, recipes, and fun-to-do crafts.