Theme: Lifestyle

It’s My State !: Puerto Rico (It’s My State!)

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Surveys the history, geography, economy, and people of Puerto Rico.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Nonfiction, Puerto Rico, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Children of the Sierra Madre

By Book Importer | Published: May 7, 2010

Describes life in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, with a focus on the customs of the Tarahumara Indians.

Descriptors: All Ages, Americas, Mexico, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Thailand (Discovering Cultures)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides a comprehensive look at the country of Thailand.  Surrounded by Cambodia, Laos and Burma, Thailand is at the center of Southeast Asia.  This country offers a mix of cities working farms and a history deep in tradition.  The book is illustrated with color photography which highlights everyday life and cultural events..

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

Chad

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Chad.

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

Finland

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

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

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

Tahiti

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Tahiti.

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

Lithuania

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, government structure, economy, and customs, cultural diversity, people of this newly independent Baltic state, Lithuania.

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

Ukraine

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, government, economy, and customs of Ukraine.

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

Mali

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 Mali in Africa.

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

Luxembourg

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and customs of Luxembourg, the smallest of the Benelux countries.

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