Genre: Nonfiction

Nonfiction genre

Irena’s Jars Of Secrets

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Irena Sendler, born to a Polish Catholic family, was raised to respect people of all backgrounds and to help those in need.  She became a social worker; and after the German army occupied Poland during World War II, Irena knew she had to help the sick and the starving Jews who were imprisoned in the [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Technology of the Ancients: The Romans

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book provides readers with an up-close look at the ingenuity of forward-thinking inventors and engineers from the early civilizatrions

Other Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Greece

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Italy

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of Italy through its food.

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Magic Wool Fairies

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Unspun sheep’s wool, also known as magic wool, is a warm vibrant material, perfect for making these beautiful soft figures. Christine Schafer includes detailed instructions on making fairies and angels for every occasion: flower fairies for a seasonal nature table, fairies for birthday celebrations, guardian angels to watch over a crib and, of course, a [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Themes: » Leave a comment

Magic Wool

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Activities with unspun sheep’s wool, also known as magic wool, offer a wide range of creative possibilities for both children and adults. In this book Dagmar Schmidt and Freya Jaffke combine their talents and experience, and show how to create beautiful pictures, as well as table-top scenes featuring figures and animals. They explain the process [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Leave a comment

The Food of Mexico

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Explore the flavor and culture of this colorful country in The Food of Mexico.  What better way to study a country than through its geography, history, regions, customs, and celebrations as they relate to food.  Dig right in by trying out one of the delicious recipes inside.  Studying world cultures has never been so tasty!

Other Descriptors: Americas, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Chinese

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Chinese civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.

Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of Thailand

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Primary (ages 6-9), Thailand » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Food of China

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment