In a world of bountiful food yet increasing food insecurity, we are called to remember that all creatures have a place—and may be fed sustainably—at the greatest, communal table offered by our planet.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Thanksgiving Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the horn of plenty and turkeys.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Hanukkah, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the menorah and the dreidel.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Valentine’s Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as hearts and valentine cards.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Ramadan, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the new moon and lanterns.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Easter, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as baby animals and eggs.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the Day of the Dead, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as marigolds and skulls.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Kwanzaa, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the kinara and the unity cup.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Independence Day, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as flags and parades.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Halloween, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as witches and jack-o’-lanterns.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Christmas, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as evergreen trees and gifts.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Diwali, covering the holiday’s history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as clay lamps and rangoli designs.
A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini.
A neglected Russian typewriter clicks, clacks, and rings to life with a new owner.
This cultural overview of the Aztec Empire situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Templo Mayor.
This cultural overview of ancient Egypt situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Great Sphinx.
This cultural overview of ancient China situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Great Wall.
This cultural overview of ancient Rome situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Colosseum.
This cultural overview of ancient Greece situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Parthenon.
An introduction to the Sioux lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Sioux story cautions against boastfulness and false warnings.
An introduction to the Cherokee lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Cherokee story recounts why some creatures are able to fly.
An introduction to the Nez Perce lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Nez Perce story recounts how different tribes came to exist.
An introduction to the Apache lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Apache story recounts how the mountains were formed.
An introduction to the Iroquois lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Iroquois story recounts how the world began.
