Theme: Social life and customs

The King’s Day

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

A day in the life of France’s King Louis XIV, focusing on the elaborate ceremonies which took place when he dressed in the morning, ate his meals, conducted affairs of state, entertained, and finally, when he prepared to go to bed at night.

Descriptors: Europe, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Himalaya: Vanishing Cultures

By Book Importer | Published: October 6, 2010

This book describes the customs and day-to-day life of a family living in the Himalaya Mountains

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

Mongolia: Vanishing Cultures

By Book Importer | Published: October 6, 2010

Two nomadic Mongolian children listen to stories of the past from their father and yearn for their own horses, creatures essential to their way of life.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mongolia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Mexico

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Introduces Mexican culture using crafts, recipes, games, and folktales.

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When I Was Little Like You

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

Mary Malbunka shares her stories of playing with friends, building cubby houses, climbing trees, collecting sugar bag digging for honey ants, hunting for lizards, and learning about the seasons, animals and plants, she creates a vivid picture of a truly Australian childhood in which country-ngurra-is life itself.

Descriptors: Australia, Biography, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

The Magnificent Nose And Other Marvels

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

Aristan the magic spider befriends a group of unique and resourceful children.

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Why Corn Is Golden: Stories About Plants

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

Mexican folktales tell how flowers were named, how an old man outsmarted a tribe of chocolate-stealing warriors, and how a drink made from the aloe plant led to the marriage of a king and princess.

Descriptors: Americas, Folklore, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Skellig

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

Unhappy about his baby sister’s illness and the chaos of moving into a dilapidated old house, Michael retreats to the garage and finds a mysterious stranger who is something like a bird and something like an angel.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Apprentice

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

Working as an artist’s apprentice in Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old Arduino makes a discovery which may cost him the chance to become a painter.

Descriptors: Europe, Historical Fiction, Italy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

The Crow-Girl: The Children Of Crow Cove

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

After the death of her grandmother, a young orphaned girl leaves her house by the cove and begins a journey which leads her to people and experiences that exemplify the wisdom her grandmother had shared with her.

Descriptors: Denmark, Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: » Comments closed