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Books in World of Difference Series series

  • Pass the Bread!

    Karin Luisa Badt

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1995)
    Examines different types of bread made by people from cultures around the world, including raised and flat breads, homemade and store-bought breads, and bread used for religious celebrations
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  • Animals and Us

    Sara Corbett

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)
    Describes various ways in which people interact with animals, including pets, animals as symbols of power and wealth, religious beliefs about animals, the use of animals for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, working animals, animal entertainments, and endangered species
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  • Hair There and Everywhere

    Karin Luisa Badt

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Text and photographs describe different types of hair, discusses hairstyles and looks at cultural traditions
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  • Sleep on It!

    Kevin Kelly, Erin Jaeb

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, )
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  • Toys Everywhere

    Cynthia Hedges Greising, David Greising

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)
    Describes a variety of toys from around the world, including the Australian boomerang, South African knobkerrie, and Chinese shuttlecock
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  • Hats Off to Hats!

    Sara Corbett

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)
    Explores the world of hats, discussing the origin and function of different kinds found around the world
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  • Greetings

    Karin Luisa Badt

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1994)
    By exploring and comparing everyday objects and rituals, this series helps young readers understand the similarities and differences that exist among societies, as well as the role that everyday objects play in reflecting the inner life and culture of people from around the world. Each book's design incorporates four-color photos, cut-outs, and silhouettes that mingle with short text blocks, making this multicultural series not just visually appealing, but uniquely informative, too.Every culture has it's own rules about how to greet people. Bedouin men in Saudia Arabia stroke their beards and Tahitians rub their noses.
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  • On Your Feet

    Karin Luisa Badt

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1995)
    Describes footwear worn by different people from different parts of the world, explains why they are worn and provides a brief history of shoes
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  • What a Doll!

    Sara Corbett

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 15, 1996)
    What a Doll! (World of Difference)
  • Pass the Bread

    Karin Luisa Badt

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Pass the Bread (A World of Difference)
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  • Hold Everything!

    Sara Corbett

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, )
    None
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  • What a Doll!

    Sara Corbett

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Discusses the history and appeal of dolls and how they play an important role in religion, work, celebration, and cultural tradition in many parts of the world
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