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The Children of the Sierra Madre
Describes life in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, with a focus on the customs of the Tarahumara Indians.
Other Descriptors: Americas, Mexico, Nonfiction Themes: cultures, languages, Lifestyle, traditions Leave a comment
Caribbean Journey from A to Y (Read and Discover What Happened to the Z)
Join us in this fun and educational journey through the Caribbean islands, one letter at a time. From Aruba to Trinidad and from Alligator to Yam, you will learn the names of many of the islands, plus fascinating facts about them. A Caribbean astronaut? From which island? Seals in these tropical waters? An island with [...]
Other Descriptors: Americas, Caribbean, Picture Book Themes: Alphabet, Animals, Caribbean Islands, Culture, diversity, journeys, places Leave a comment
Japan (Picture a Country Series)
This book introduces the people and the way they live, culture, weather, landscapes, towns and cities of Japan.
Other Descriptors: Asia, Japan, Nonfiction Themes: cultures, Japan, People, ways of live Leave a comment
Kung Fu Kitty
Abaton is pleased to present the long-awaited book and DVD set Kung Fu Kitty, written, narrated and directed by Lauri Bortz with illustrations, set designs and musical score by Marianne Nowottny, videotaped and engineered by Mark Dagley, starring Abaton mascot and recording star, Frick-the-Cat. Kung Fu Kitty is altogether unrelated to the recent major motion [...]
Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Folklore Themes: Cats, exodus, friendships, Kun Fu- martial arts, slaves and slaveries, strengths Leave a comment
The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)
How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese [...]
Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Nonfiction Themes: creativities, imaginations, innovations, journeys of inventions and discoveries Leave a comment
Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)
The study of cultures of the past. A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Nigeria, Nonfiction Themes: Africa, Benin City, Culture, History, life in the acient cities, Nigeria Leave a comment
The Japanese Samurai
The Japanese Samurai details famous samurai battles in Japan. Readers learn about samurai swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the ancient samurai. The Japanese Samurai is part of the Ancient and Medieval People series, which profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history.
On a Road in Africa
Baskets empty on the seat | Must be filled with things to eat…On a road in Africa, On a road in Africa. | Where you gonna go, Mama O, Mama O? Follow real-life animal rescuer Chryssee Perry Martin (a.k.a. “Mama `O’rphanage”) as she makes her daily trek down a dusty road in Africa. Along the [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Poetry Themes: advocacy, Africa, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, protection of animals, saving animals, wildlife Leave a comment
A Mama For Owen
Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen’s world away.But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a grayish brown tortoise. He plays with him, snuggles with him, and [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fantasy, Kenya Themes: Animals, family loss, frienship, journeys, Tsunami Leave a comment
On October 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Rosemary Wells, illustrator and author of the preschool series Max and Ruby, will be at Worlds of Words physical location on the 4th floor of the College of Education at the University of Arizona.
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