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Books in Festivals of the World series

  • Scotland

    Jonathan Griffiths

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Scotland is reflected in its many festivals, including Up-Helly-Aa, the Highland Games, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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  • Russia

    Harlinah Whyte

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of Russia is reflected in its many festivals, including International Women's Day, Reindeer Breeders' Day, and the Russian Winter Arts Festival
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  • France

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of France is reflected in its many festivals, including the Cornouaille Festival, Bastille Day, and the Gypsy Festival
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  • Ethiopia

    Elizabeth Berg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Ethiopia is reflected in its many festivals, including Ganna, Maskal, and the Victory of Adwa Day
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  • Madagascar

    Royston Ellis, John R. Jones

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Madagascar is reflected in its many festivals, including Gasytsara, Alahamady Be, and Hira Gasy.
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  • USA

    Elizabeth Berg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    An introduction to the geography, history, government, lifestyle, language, customs, and current issues of the United States of America
  • Puerto Rico

    Erin Foley

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    "This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Puerto Rico"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Sweden

    Monica Rabe

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Sweden is reflected in its many festivals, including the Feast of Valborg, Midsummer's Day, Lucia Day, and the 20th Day of Knut
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  • Netherlands

    Joyce Van Fenema

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the culture of Holland is reflected in its many festivals, including Sinterklaas, Carnaval, and Queensday.
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  • Spain

    Susan McKay

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Spain is reflected in its many festivals, including Queen Isabella Day, San Antonio Day, and the Fiesta de San Fermin, and suggests simple activities
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  • Italy

    Elizabeth Berg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes how the culture of Italy is reflected in its many festivals, including Carnival, various Saints' days, and the Venice Regatta
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  • Turkey

    Maria O'Shea, Fiona Conboy

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes how the culture of Turkey is reflected in its many festivals, including Seker Bayrami, Kurban Bayrami, and the Kirkpinar wrestling competition
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