I can write a book about culture

This colourful book brings culture to life in every school and classroom. Children will learn how to write a book about their own familys culture or about the cultures of their friends.

What is culture?

Earth. This important book shows our connection to the natural world and to one another. It asks children to put aside their differences and to work together for the common good. What are our common goals? How can we work toward peace, safety, tolerance, and integrity in our lives? How can we live together with respect, kindness, and friendship? How can we work together to protect the environme…

India the culture

Ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colorful culture are explored in this updated edition that includes new breathtaking photos and updated text on the now-outlawed marriage dowry, the many religious sects, arts and crafts, and more. Includes a recipe for Indian ice cream. Full-color illustrations.

Spotlight on Indonesia

Indonesia, a country of 17,508 islands, is a visual wonderland. Its spectacular landscapes include rain forests, mountains, pristine beaches, and over 150 active volcanoes. Indonesia's culture is perhaps its most outstanding feature, however. This book offers colourful photographs and information of this country.

China the culture

This title is suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years. It discusses: the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine; immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a new wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.

Japan, the culture

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780778796664

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

952 KAL

School days: then and now

Long ago, there were huge areas of the country where very few people lived. Most people in these places were farmers. One of the first buildings that people in a new community built was a school for their children. Communities today need schools, too. The schools are different from schools long ago, but, in some ways, they are the same. How is the classroom the same as yours? What things do …

What is a mammal?

Intended for ages 6-12, this book teaches the basic rules as well as the exceptions that help children understand differences between mammals and other living things. It contains full-colour photographs which feature a variety of mammals including apes, elephants, rodents, and bats.

Endangered baby animals

Baby animals are endangered for many of the same reasons as adult animals, but not always. Sometimes not enough babies are born to replace the adult animals that die. Some babies get eaten by predators when the mother is away hunting. Other causes include global warming, loss of habitat, and poaching. Amazing pictures of baby animals will make children feel more motivated to learn about endange…

The ABCs of endangered animals

Bobbie Kalman presents some of the most endangered animals on Earth: rhinos, bats, butterflies, penguins, gorillas, monk seals, komodo dragons, and tigers, to name just a few. This photographed volume also explains the various classifications of endangerment, as well as the major reasons why some animals are facing extinction.