World cultures

'Investigate' encourages geographical enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. Each book uses a fun, interactive puzzle approach that gives children a chance to consider knowledge they already have and build on it.

The World we live in

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0809472953

Collation

87 pages : illustration ; 30 cm

Series Title

A Child's First Library of Learning

Call Number

508 WOR

W is for world : a round-the-world ABC

From Alfredo, Arturo, and Agostino in Mozambique to Zoe in Jamaica, W Is for World explores the lives of children across the globe. Each letter is shown in upper- and lowercase, with a word like kite or lamps or Grandfather, followed by what that word means in a particular country and a photograph. Featuring over 20 countries from Greenland to Vietnam, the book shows how different the world may…

The medieval world

Thundering hooves, shining armor, and magnificent fortresses . . . the medieval age still fascinates young readers. Heraldry, knights, castles, battles, hawking and hunting, sieges, and holy wars -- it's all here in this fascinating book that takes readers back through the centuries to medieval times. Fans of the chivalrous age will learn how a young page trained for knighthood, what it was lik…

I live on an island

Meet nine-year-old Lindsey. Lindsey calls Chincoteague home. This island off the coast of Virginia is also the site that inspired Marguerite Henry's award-winning book, Misty of Chincoteague. From the annual Pony Penning to the famous Oyster Festival to unusual houses on stilts, Lindsey tells readers what makes life special on an island.

Ancient Roman homes

The homes of ancient Rome varied largely by the class of the homeowner. Wealthy, powerful Romans often had houses with open courtyards with decorative fountains, while the plebeians lived in small, closed apartments. This book opens the door to the ins and outs of Roman homes and the daily lives that occurred inside them. Rich illustrations capture they eye and imagination, and quote panels fro…

Celebrate Chinese festivals

Join Max and his Chinese friend, Ping, as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Dragon-Boat or Dumpling Festival and more. Find out the significance of various Chinese customs and practices. Discover the rich and colorful wealth of Chinese festivals through a child's wide-open eyes. Have fun making Chinese red packets and lanterns! 32 coloured pages.

Culture in Singapore

Looks at a small multicultural island nation that has become one of the world's great cities. Read how traditions and customs survive amid the fast-paced life of modern Singapore. Learn about the influence of ethnic groups and how the nation has strived to build a culture that is distinctly Singaporean.

The Usborne internet-linked introduction to Asia

An eye-opening introduction to the world's largest continent, covering over thirty of its many countries. Guaranteed to excite and inform readers of all ages, revealing the landscapes of these beautiful countries, as well as the traditions, religions and everyday lives of the people who live there. Features hundreds of breathtaking photographs, comprehensive up-to-date maps, essential statistic…

Singapore

Apa khabar? That's just one way that people in Singapore ask how you are. Discover what life is like in Singapore as you read about its history, language, customs and traditions. Find out about Singapore's best known landmarks and its unique plants and animals. Learn about life in the towns and in the country, and the many different peoples that live there. The features of this book include: a …