Résultats de recherche de titre
Articles 1 à 20 sur 67
Canada (Countries of the World)
Par Brian Williams. 2007
An overview of America's neighbor to the north. Describes Canada's geography, plants and animals, history, government, economy, industry, holidays, and…
culture, including that of the native Inuit people. For grades 3-6. 2007Mexico (Countries of the World)
Par Beth Gruber. 2007
An overview of America's neighbor to the south. Describes Mexico's geography, climate, plants and animals, history, government, economy, and culture,…
which blends both Spanish and native traditions. Includes a glossary of common Spanish phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007China (Countries of the World)
Par Jen Green. 2006
An overview of the largest country in East Asia. Describes China's geography, plants and animals (including the giant panda), government,…
economy, holidays, culture, and long history beginning five thousand years ago. Includes a glossary of common Chinese phrases. For grades 3-6. 2006Kenya (Countries of the World)
Par Bridget Giles, National Geographic Kids. 2006
Facts about this East African country where tourists come on safari to photograph lions, elephants, giraffes, and monkeys and where…
fossils of the earliest humans are found. Covers the history of this former British colony, its ecosystems, its arts, and challenges still facing the nation. For grades 3-6. 2006Japan (Countries of the World)
Par Charles Phillips. 2007
An overview of this East Asian island country. Discusses Japan's geography, weather, plants and animals, government, economy, holidays, culture, and…
history, including the era of samurai warriors. Includes a glossary of common Japanese phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007Peru (Countries of the World)
Par Anita Croy. 2007
An overview of the third-largest country in South America. Describes Peru's variety of landscapes--coastal, mountain, and jungle--and its climate, plants…
and animals, government, economy, and people. Discusses the Inca and other early civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and Peru's modern blend of cultures. For grades 3-6. 2007On my journey now: looking at African-American history through the spirituals
Par Nikki Giovanni. 2007
Poet explains traditional spirituals from the viewpoint of the original singers--Africans in bondage--and their children. Points out the songs' universal…
meanings and ways they illustrate the challenges of slaves dealing with their captivity. Includes complete lyrics for quoted spirituals. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2007A.J. is not happy about being in the school holiday pageant arranged by his Spanish teacher Miss Holly. Being on…
the stage crew sounds better but leads to disaster. For grades 2-4. 2006Mr. Macky is wacky! (My Weird School Ser. #15)
Par Dan Gutman. 2007
While Andrea explains what makes Presidents' Day special, a tall man with a tall hat and a fake beard walks…
into the classroom. Emily recognizes him as Abraham Lincoln, but A.J. knows it is Mr. Macky, the reading specialist at Ella Mentry School. For grades 2-4. 2007The best Christmas pageant ever: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids
Par Barbara Robinson. 2005
The Herdmans are the worst kids in town, so when they take over the lead roles in the church's annual…
Christmas pageant, they cause quite a commotion. For grades 4-7. 1972The best Halloween ever (The Best Ever)
Par Barbara Robinson. 2004
The Herdman children create mayhem every year, so the town mayor cancels Halloween and trick-or-treating. Instead, the principal plans a…
safe, controlled holiday party at school, underestimating the Herdmans, who make their own plans. For grades 3-6. 2004Day of the dead: A first look (Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World))
Par Katie Peters. 2023
D'Est en Ouest: légendes et contes canadiens
Par Pierre Mathieu. 2008
"Connaissez-vous cette baignoire volante qui surplombe le ciel de Regina? Avez-vous entendu parler de l'effondrement du lac Niagara qui est…
à l'origine de la formation des célèbres chutes? Que savez-vous du Grand Manitou, de Glooscap et de Minegoo? D'Est en Ouest convie le lecteur à un véritable pèlerinage au coeur de 24 des plus fabuleuses légendes du folklore canadien. Pédagogue de renom, Pierre Mathieu transpose dans une langue simple et accessible l'univers enchanteur qui a fait la renommée de chaque province et territoire du Canada. En perpétuant par l'écriture les hauts faits de nos héros, l'auteur réussit à redonner au mot "légende" son sens étymologique premier : "les choses qui doivent être lues". -- 4e de couvMore Missouri ghosts: fact, fiction, and folklore
Par Joan Gilbert. 2000
A collection of ghost stories, many never published before and many from Missouri folklore. These stories are from varied areas…
of the state and involve several different types of paranormal manifestationHarvest days: giving thanks around the world
Par Kate DePalma. 2022
Explore harvest festivals from around the globe! Lyrical, rhyming text and lush, detailed artwork from Italian artist Martina Peluso immerse…
young readers in some of the most ancient traditions in the world. Nine pages of rich, educational endnotes dive deep with more information about the 12 cultures explored in the book and invite young readers to ask questions about food and the labor that produces it. For grades K-3"This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a…
puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen." -- Provided by publisherI color myself different
Par Colin Kaepernick. 2022
"When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and…
your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change--even when you're very little!" -- Provided by publisherCooking class global feast!: 44 recipes that celebrate the world's cultures (Cooking Class Ser.)
Par Deanna F Cook. 2019
"Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity, and in her new kids' cookbook, best-selling author Deanna F. Cook leads…
young chefs on a tasty tour of global cultures and cuisines. Kids gain practical kitchen skills through preparing breakfasts, drinks, snacks, dinners, and desserts from around the world. Alongside recipes for foods such as Irish soda bread, ANZAC biscuits, ramen noodle soup, and mango lassi, step-by-step photography and profiles feature children from a wide range of backgrounds honoring their heritage and preparing dishes that reflect their unique food traditions. A pop-out food passport, world language flash cards, and flag stickers provide additional fun on their global food journey, while infographics encourage taste-test explorations of fruits, drinks, breads, vegetables, and ice creams from around the world. Kids will be inspired to expand their palates as they cook, discovering new flavors while developing pride and appreciation for the foods they've grown up with." -- Provided by publisherSee It, Dream It, Do It: How 25 people just like you found their dream jobs
Par Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!The granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks…
to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda - a national civil rights figure in her own right - is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders' legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today - racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more. Yolanda's words will comfort and inspire the next generation of dreamers.