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Books in Learning About Our Global Community series

  • Art in Different Places

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 30, 2017)
    Introduces readers to different art forms from around the world including sculpture, pottery, origami, and weaving.
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  • Schools in Different Places

    Lauren McNiven

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From the transportation used to get to and from school to the subjects studied during class, this book looks at the diversity of schools around the world. Well-crafted text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to the different ways children learn, share ideas, and grow. This inviting new title will surely earn top marks with young readers!
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  • Foods in Different Places

    Linda Barghoorn

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From crops, which are farmed, to seafood, which is caught, this informative book describes the kinds of foods people eat most in different parts of the world. Readers will learn that geography and climate play a large role in the kinds of foods people eat in different countries. Topics include how people eat, where people buy and sell foods, and the role children play in preparing food.
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  • Clothing in Different Places

    Adrianna Morganelli

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From simple coverings in hot, dry places to thick layers that keep out the cold, this colorful book shows young readers how people dress in different parts of the world.
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  • Homes in Different Places

    Cynthia O'Brien

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purposeto meet our basic need for shelter.
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  • Transportation in Different Places

    Adrianna Morganelli

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.
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  • New Year Celebrations in Different Places

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)
    Introduces readers to New Year celebrations around the world including Songkran, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Diwali.
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  • Birthdays in Different Places

    Lauren McNiven

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    Everybody has a birthday, but not everyone celebrates it in the same way! In fact, there are many different birthday customs and traditions around the world. In this joyful book, readers will learn about Name Day celebrations in Greece, different coming-of-age traditions, and more.
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  • Sports in Different Places

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)
    Examines how sports are played around the world, from the equipment used in games to the community built by teams and competitions.
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  • Art in Different Places

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2017)
    Through vibrant photographs and accessible text, this inviting title looks at the rich diversity of art forms in different places around the world. From decorative art forms such as basketweaving to painting, sculpture, and other visual arts, readers will understand how art is an expression of culture.
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  • Transportation in Different Places

    Adrianna Morganelli

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 31, 2016)
    From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.
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  • Clothing in Different Places

    Adrianna Morganelli

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 31, 2015)
    From simple coverings in hot, dry places to thick layers that keep out the cold, this colorful book shows young readers how people dress in different parts of the world.
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