Theme: Cultural conflicts

The Beautiful Butterfly: A Folktale From Spain

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
After choosing a husband for his sweet singing voice, a beautiful butterfly mourns the fact that he is swallowed by a fish, until a king in his underwear reunites the two.
Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Primary (Gr. K-3), Spain » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Elephant Quest

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
Recounts an expedition through the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Botswana, describing the vegetation and wildlife, and culminating in the sighting of an African elephant herd.
Descriptors: Africa, Botswana, Nonfiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed

Morocco

By shortk | Published: March 14, 2007
As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Morocco. Also by Orin Hargraves.
Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Morocco, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

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