Theme: Festival

Sweden

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sweden.

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

Horse Song: the Naadam of Mongolia

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ted and Betsy Lewin describe the landscapes, people, and activities they encounter during a trip to Mongolia for Naadam, the annual summer festival where child jockeys ride half-wild horses for miles across the Mongolian steppe.

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

Cuba

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Cuba.

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

Puerto Rico

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Puerto Rico.

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

Divali Rose

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ricki is looking forward to Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. He’s also waiting for two special rosebuds to bloom. The buds are on the bush that his grandfather had planted in the front yard. His grandfather promises that the roses will be the color of Divali. One morning, on his way to school, Ricki [...]

Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The White Nights of Ramadan

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Noor lives in a country near the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. She’s looking forward to the festival known as Girgian that comes in the middle of the holy month of Ramadan. These middle days are known as the three whites, because they include the day of the full moon and day before and after. Its when [...]

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

Qatar

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Qatar.

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

Celebrations of Light

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Long ago, people found a way to light the darkness. They built fires to keep warm and cook their food. They lit torches to drive away danger. To help them see at night, they learned to make candles and lanterns. Light was so important in their lives that they came to use it in worship [...]

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

We Gather Together : Celebrating the Harvest Season

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 11, 2007

The history of harvesting and the cultural diversity in autumnal equinox (around September 21) harvest traditions is portrayed in the stories.

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Celebrating

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

This book explores the importance of celebrating to people all over the world.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , » Comments closed