Theme: History

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!

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

The Aztecs

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

The Aztecs built an advanced and dazzling empire that stretched across a large part of Mesoamerica.  The Chuampa “floating gardens” system of farming is perhaps their most remarkable accomplishment.  Other discoveries and inventions related to transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology, enriched their culture and provide a way for us to experience parallels between ancient [...]

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

The Holocaust

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Great Escapes presents gripping accounts of narrow escapes to iluminate historical events from a distinct, personal perspective from a Holocaust survivor.
 

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Poland » 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

Navigators: Ancient Greece

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. Ancient Greece was one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, and this book is an [...]

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

Chewa

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

This book presents the history, culture, art, and economics of the Chewa people of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Malawi, Mozambique, Nonfiction, Zimbabwe » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Shona

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Fifty-six newly released titles that provide a fascinating portrait of the many peoples that inhabit Africa. These books have natural curriculum tie-ins with multiculturalism, geography, and social studies.

Descriptors: Africa, Botswana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mozambique, Nonfiction, Zimbabwe » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Brazil: The People

By Book Importer | Published: August 13, 2011

This book explores how the history, climate, geography, and religion of Brazil have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life for some of the poorest and some of the wealthiest people in South America.

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

Vasco da Gama: Quest for the Spice Trade

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

Each colorful book in this series describes what an explorer’s life was really like on an expedition, from what they wore to what they ate, and includes colorful maps and images showing the areas explored; a look at the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown; and an examination [...]

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

Nzingha: Warrior Queen Of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 (The Royal Diaries)

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Presents the diary of thirteen-year-old Nzingha, a sixteenth-century West African princess who loves to hunt and hopes to lead her kingdom one day against the invasion of the Portuguese slave traders.

Descriptors: Africa, Database, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment