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Tradiciones culturales en China

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643796

Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in China today have been passed down through the centuries by the people of this ancient civilization. This intriguing book describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of people across this vast country are observed in the many different festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Chinese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en India

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643789

India's culture is a blending of religion and ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the culture of India's former ruler, Britain. This interesting book describes how Indian traditions, beliefs, and rituals mixed with British influence have resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Indian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en México

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643802

Mexico's culture is a unique mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native Maya and Aztec peoples, and the religion and culture of Mexico's Spanish conquerors. This interesting book describes how the blending of native and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted in many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Mexican people celebrate family occasions with fiestas. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en Egipto

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643857

Egypt's culture is a fascinating mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and cultures of countries such as England and Greece, who ruled Egypt in different periods of history. This interesting book describes how ancient traditions, beliefs, and rituals combined with modern influences into the festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Egyptian people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en Japón

Lynn Peppas (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643833

Many Japanese come from a common background, so they share many of the same beliefs and customs. This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en Estados Unidos

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643826

Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en Rusia

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643840

The Russian calendar is filled with holidays most of which are based on religious holy days. This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions. Teacher's guide available.

Tradiciones culturales en Sudáfrica

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643819

South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired by the many cultures of South Africa's people. Teacher's guide available.

Japón

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689244

What country has a bamboo forest, a volcano, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? JAPAN!

Francia

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689275

What country has a tower with a thousand steps, the largest art museum in the world, and more than three hundred castles? FRANCE!

Italia

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689268

What country has famous buildings, a leaning tower, and pizza? ITALY!

Costa Rica

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689299

What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA!

Canadá

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689282

What country has winter sports, polar bears, and one of the tallest buildings in the world? CANADA!

Australia

Tracy Vonder Brink (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689251

What country has kangaroos, koalas, and the Great Barrier Reef? AUSTRALIA!

Una postal desde Japón

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689817

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.

Una postal desde Italia

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689855

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Italy, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.

Una postal desde Canadá

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689848

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Canada, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.

Una postal desde Costa Rica

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689831

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Costa Rica, and they set off on a magical adventure seeing her country.

Una postal desde Francia

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689800

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in France, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.

Una postal desde Australia

Laurie Friedman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039689824

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Australia, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country.

Nuestra maravillosa Tierra

Patricia Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620476

From hot magma deep inside Earth to rock and soil on the surface, this book describes the layers that makeup Earth and the life-supporting atmosphere that surrounds it.

Agua, agua en todas partes

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620919

It moves, it freezes, it melts. Kids find out that water takes on different forms and that it plays an important role in supporting life on Earth. Includes the water cycle.

Cómo funciona el clima

Patricia Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620445

A great introduction to weather terms and their meanings. Kids learn how weather changes day to day, and how it affects what we wear and what we do outside.

La Tierra tiene ciclos

Christian Lopetz (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039620438

Earth has many natural cycles. Day and night repeat over and over again. Seasons happen year after year. Even plants and animals have cycles. This book helps young readers understand how our life cycle and Earth's cycles work together.

Viento

Douglas Bender (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039616448

Whoosh! Hold on to your hat--it's windy out there! In this book, young readers will discover where wind comes from and how it moves everything, from trees to clouds Using colorful photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy reading all about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.