Theme: custom

Vacation in the Village

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family’s village.

Descriptors: Africa, Cameroon, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other 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.

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

A Full Moon Is Rising

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

A collection of original poems about full moon events, phenomena, celebrations, and beliefs from around the world.

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

Meet Mindy

By Book Importer | Published: October 13, 2011

Details a day in the life of an Arizona girl of Hopi descent, looking at her family, the history of her tribe, and some traditional ceremonies and customs that are still observed today.

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Red Thread

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Early one morning Wei Gu meets an old man from the spirit world who tells the young bachelor about his future bride and their life together.

Descriptors: Asia, China, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Land of Morning Calm: Korean Culture Then and Now

By Book Importer | Published: February 23, 2011

This book introduces the cultures and traditions of Korea, from ancient times to the present. The illustrations and photos provide a brief introduction to Korean culture.

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

Torina’s World: A Child’s Life in Madagascar

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

The children in Madagascar rejoice in life’s natural gifts–singing, working in the fields, helping their parents, and playing with lizards. Divided into three sections: “We Live!”, “We Grow!” and “We Feel!”,Torina’s World: A Child’s Life in Madagascar offers a glimpse into daily life in a Malagasy village and encourages children in Western culturesw to examine [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Republic of Madagascar » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Under the Ramadan Moon

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. This story serves as an introduction to Ramadan.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A New Frontier: The Peace Corps in Eastern Europe

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A collection of black-and-white photographs offers a dramatic portrait of the Peace Corps teachers, business specialists, and other volunteers in the ex-Communist countries of Eastern Europe.

Descriptors: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Chaska and the Golden Doll

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Chaska wishes that she could learn to read and write, but the schoolhouse in her little village in the Andes Mountains is too small, and only the boys and older girls can attend. So she spends her days with Grandfather, who tells her stories about the proud Incas and their gold. Many years ago, the [...]

Descriptors: Latin America, Peru, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment