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  • France

    Jessica Dean

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

    Frederick Fisher

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Mongolia is reflected in its many festivals, including the Obo Shrin Festival, Naadam Festival, and Tsagaan Sar, and suggests simple activities
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  • Chile

    MLIS Kristine Spanier

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2020)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Chile. 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.

  • Vietnam

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of Vietnam is reflected in its many festivals, including Tet, the Firecracker Festival, and the Ngoc Son Festival
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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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  • India

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of India. 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.
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  • Egypt

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Egypt. 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.
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  • Japan

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Japan. 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.
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  • Ukraine

    Volodymyr Bassis

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Ukraine is reflected in its many festivals, including Yumoryna, Ivana Kupala, and Old New Year.
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  • Haiti

    Clara Bennington

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Haiti. 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.
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  • Easter, Passover & Festivals of Hope

    Betsy Richardson

    Hardcover (Mason Crest Publishers, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Since human beings first walked the Earth, spring has been a time to celebrate the renewal of the land. A time of longer days and warmer weather, spring, and the holidays celebrated during this season, inspire an apprectiation for renewal and rebirth. While today thousands of spring celebrations are enjoyed around the globe in the form of neo-pagan rites and environmental occasions such as Earth Day and Arbor Day, four festivals are widely observed by many cultures around the world-from Liechtenstein to India, Argentina to Zanzibar, and everywhere in between. These four are the Hindu celebration of Holi that originated in southern Asia, the Persian new year festival Navruz, the Jewish observance of Passover (or "Pesach" in Hebrew), and the Christian Easter celebration. This book discusses how these holidays encourage individuals to gather with family and friends, honor the sacrifices others have made, enjoy special foods, and exchange gifts or tokens of affection. Each title in this series contains color photos and illustrations throughout, and back matter including: an index and further resource lists for books and online resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions-building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and
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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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