Cuba, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Misinformation and disinformation both describe misleading or false information--one is spread unintentionally and the other is shared on purpose. Censorship involves suppressing certain information. All three significantly impact how people interpret issues and events. This important title examines the different ways of, and reasons for, controlling information, and how to build information literacy. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Nationalism is the support for a nation or group, deeply rooted in history and culture. It is about belonging--political and ethnic. It can create positive feelings of a shared identity and even spark change, or when taken too far, divide society and result in hate and violence. Emphasizing multiple viewpoints and examples, this thoughtful title examines the impact of nationalism around the world. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
The world came to a halt in 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. This timely book looks at how governments jumped into action, adapting their strategies as the pandemic evolved and changed. It also explores historical pandemic responses, the problems and challenges related to carrying out pandemic strategies, and how we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the future. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
As the fifth-largest country in the world, Brazil's landscapes range from the famous Amazon rain forest to biodiverse mangroves, flat grasslands, and mountain ranges. Read all about the country's land and resources, how Indigenous peoples live, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Brazil. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
We know that countries enter into alliances and make treaties and agreements--but why are these important and how do they affect our lives? From the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the Paris Agreement, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and free trade agreements (FTAs), this comprehensive book explores the reasons for and impacts of alliances and treaties. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinaabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. For hundreds of years, these peoples thrived in the thick woodlands, relying on nature's bounty of plants and animals for their survival. Clear, engaging text combines with rich illustrations to detail various aspects of life in the Great Lakes woodlands.
This fascinating book looks at many of the lodges, or dwellings, built and used by the native nations across the continent. A map showing the lodges appears at the beginning of the book, and beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. The straightforward layout and informative text present information in an easy-to-follow format.
This informative new book highlights the different Native nations that lived in southeastern North America before and during the seventeenth century. Vibrant images and easy-to-follow text help show young readers how the Cherokee, the Creek, the Choctaw, the Seminole, and the many other Native nations in the southeast farmed, hunted, and moved from place to place on the waterways.
The Southwest region was home to some of the earliest inhabitants of North America. The diverse landscapes of deserts, mountains, and rivers provided food, shelter, and raw materials to ancient cultures as well as later groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and many others.
Nations of the Northeast Coast describes the many Native nations that lived along the coast of northeastern North America during the seventeenth century. Beautiful paintings and detailed illustrations highlight the lives and traditions of the Abenaki and the many other nations in the region. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the hunting and fishing practices, the methods of transportation, and the family lives of these Native peoples.
The plains region is a vast landscape which was home to many native nations. For hundreds of years, these peoples followed the giant, wandering herds of buffalo upon which they were dependent for food, clothing, tools, and shelter. Clear, informative text, beautiful illustrations, and maps, help describe all aspects of the life of native nations who called the plains their home.
Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States.
This informative book describes the many Native nations that lived in the eastern Great Lakes region in the seventeenth century. Beautiful images depict the daily lives of these peoples, including housing, transportation, and methods of finding food. Nations of the Eastern Great Lakes also shows children how European contact changed the lives of these nations and how these peoples live today.
Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinaabe, or "first people", also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. Living in the Western Great Lakes region, the Anishinaabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. The importance of family, community, and cooperation is apparent.
Despite the harsh climate, the Inupiat and the Inuit have thrived in the remote region of the Far North for thousands of years. Life in the Far North describes the traditions and lifestyles of these Native peoples.
Life of the California Coast Nations describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the eighteenth century. Children will discover how these Native peoples used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items. Easy-to-follow text and vibrant images will help children gain an understanding of these peoples and their lifeways.
Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. People who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, women, and children worked together to make sure the entire camp was fed and clothed. Beautiful artwork helps illustrate the daily lives and tasks of the people of the plains and portrays their rich cultural heritage.
The sprawling adobe structures known as pueblos provided safe, communal dwellings for entire villages of Southwest peoples. Life in a Pueblo uses remarkable photographs, beautiful artistic renderings, and clear text to explore the daily lives of the groups known collectively as the pueblo peoples.
Easy to follow instructions and colorful artwork come together to guide the young reader through the exciting world of map drawing.
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