The "Festivals" series introduces young readers to festivals from different religions and cultures. Using a case-study approach which follows a young child as he or she is involved in the festival,…
Describes a year of special celebrations in Japan, with historical and cultural information, including recipes, crafts, and legends.
Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur t…
The Festivals series introduces young readers to festivals from different religions and cultures. Using a case-study approach which follows a young child as he or she is involved in the festival, e…
The Story of Divaali is a beautiful rendition of The Ramayana, an age-old Hindu tale which has been passed down over centuries. The story tells of the young prince Rama who, with the love of his wi…
The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving lasted three whole days. Ann McGovern's simple text introduces children to the struggles of the Pilgrims during their first year at Plymouth Colony and the events l…
Festivals, with their rich stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious festivals as they occur t…
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. Disco…
Mythology is both rich and colorful. From the beginning of time, people have loved to recount stories about gods and heroes, good versus evil, fantastic creatures, and witches and demons. Some of t…
Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Kwanzaa, the holiday that was created in 1966 to honor African American culture.