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Call No: 938 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explore vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry.
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Call No: 940.1 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: From castles and knights to the danger of bathroom breaks in the Middle Ages, readers discover amazing and amusing facts about cleaning up-or not-during the Middle Ages.
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2016., Gareth Stevens Call No: 394.26973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Every day is a holiday if someone wants it to be. No, really. America s calendar is always adding new holidays, and some of them are truly odd. People from all over the world have moved to America, bringing unique traditions with them along the way. Other traditions are just silly and fun, such as September 19th's Talk Like a Pirate Day. With its high-interest subject matter and amazing photographs, this book will show readers the many holidays they ve been missing, and maybe some they d rather not celebrate at all. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars.
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c2003., Child's World Call No: 973 .04927 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Our cultural heritageSummary Note: A simple overview of the heritage, customs, and beliefs of Arab Americans.
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2022., Primary, Candlewick Press Call No: PICTURE NF CAM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Accompanied by lively illustrations, this book celebrates the beauty and diversity of Arab life and childhood enthusiasm throughout the entire year as busy kids take part in traditions old and new.
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c2010., Greenhaven Press Call No: 323.44 8 0973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issue. Civil libertiesSummary Note: Presents a collection of fourteen essays that address the issue of privacy rights and liberties, and covers such topics as identity thefts, employee and medical rights, cell phones, and more.
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1997., Juvenile, Peter Bedrick Call No: 306 CHIARELLI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book examines the people of the world and their unique cultures, religions, languages, geography and politics.
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-- Black cats & white wedding dressesc2013., Pre-adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 398.2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: North American folklore for youthSummary Note: Discusses the folk customs, beliefs, and superstitions found in North America.
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2022., Cavendish Square Call No: 984 ROH Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Exploring world cultures.Summary Note: Where can you drive the world's most dangerous highway, see one of the world's rarest birds, and visit the birthplace of Andean civilization? Bolivia! It's one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, where visitors can explore caves, climb mountains, trek across salt flats, and explore lowland rain forests. Bolivia also boasts a lively culture, with the largest percentage of indigenous people in South America sharing their traditions alongside thriving modern industries. Age-appropriate text, colorful photographs, and factual sidebars engage young readers as they learn about the nation's many facets, including geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture.
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2006., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Call No: 395.4 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This book presents twelve common phrases from familiar situations, and gives the same expression in twelve different languages with the phonetic pronunciation.
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2005., Pocket Books Call No: Literature FIC VOLTAIRE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Enriched classics series.Summary Note: Presents the eighteenth-century social satire of a gentle and kind man who is thrashed by fate and his fellow man yet continues to believe that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds." Includes background information, explanatory notes, author chronology, and critical analysis.
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2022., Child's World Call No: 394.262 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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2022., Child's World Call No: 394.266 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Dia de los Muertos, or 'Day of the Dead', may seem like a bleak name for a holiday. But this exciting occasion is actually a special time to remember loved ones and to celebrate life. Young readers discover how food, fun, and memories contribute to a festival that is more about rejoicing than mourning. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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1996., Juvenile, Facts on File Call No: 392.1 ING Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions.
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-- Celebration of customs and rituals of the world1996., Facts On File Call No: 394.2 INGPEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores initiation rites, wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, religious rituals, and many other customs used around the world to mark all kinds of special occasions.
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c2001., Kids Can Press Call No: 305.213 MON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Introduces similarities and differences between twelve children from all over the world.
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c2008., Pre-adolescent, Chelsea Clubhouse Call No: China 641.59 GOULDING Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Festive foodsSummary Note: Introduces students to the cuisine of China, with step-by-step instructions for making traditional Chinese dishes and an overview of the country's geography, people, history, and culture.
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2011., Adolescent, Ember Call No: 979.4 0049510092 Edition: First Ember edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A Chinese proverb says, "Falling leaves return to their roots." In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah returns to her roots to tell the story of her painful childhood and her ultimate triumph and courage in the face of despair. Adeline's affluent, powerful family considers her bad luck after her mother dies giving birth to her. Life does not get any easier when her father remarries. She and her siblings are subjected to the disdain of her stepmother, while her stepbrother and stepsister are spoiled. Although Adeline wins prizes at school, they are not enough to compensate for what she really yearns for -- the love and understanding of her family.
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-- TeachingBooks original author programs2006., Adult, Teachingbooks.net Click here to watch Summary Note: Page includes a series of original, interactive slideshows with Christopher Myers, an in-depth written interview and a comprehensive bibliography of Myers' books. Also includes offsite links to other multimedia book readings and interviews, guides to Myers' books, and to publishers' pages.
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-- TeachingBooks original author programs2006., Adult, Teachingbooks.net Click here to watch Summary Note: Page includes a series of original, interactive slideshows with Christopher Myers, an in-depth written interview and a comprehensive bibliography of Myers' books. Also includes offsite links to other multimedia book readings and interviews, guides to Myers' books, and to publishers' pages.