Theme: traditions

The Scorpio Races

By Book Importer | Published: November 9, 2011

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shiver and Linger comes a brand new, heartstopping novel.With her trademark lyricism, Maggie Stiefvater turns to a new world, where a pair are swept up in a daring, dangerous race across a cliff–with more than just their lives at stake should they lose. See the review [...]

Descriptors: Drama, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » 1 Comment

Me in the Middle

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

When ten-year-old Bel finds a photograph of her great-grandmother Beatrice, or Bisa Bea, she convinces her mother to let her borrow it. When the picture inexplicably vanishes, Bisa Bea’s voice suddenly emerges inside Bel, telling stories of the old days and counseling her on proper behavior by young girls. Then another voice emerges that tells [...]

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

Bhutan

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bhutan”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Bahrain

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Belize

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belize”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Americas, Belize, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Trinidad and Tobago

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Trinidad and Tobago”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Grenada

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Cameroon

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Africa, Cameroon, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Eritrea

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Eritea”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Scotland

By Book Importer | Published: May 2, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment