Introduces Canadian holidays, including festivals celebrated by the various ethnic communities in Canada, such as harvest festivals, Christmas, New Years, and religious holidays, and includes recipes for holiday treats.
Author: Kathy G. Short
What Do We Know About Judaism?
An illustrated guide to the origins, history, practices, and beliefs of Judaism.
The Children of Egypt
Provides an introduction to Egypt and its people, with a special focus on the day-to-day life of the children.
Count Your Way through the Arab World
Uses Arabic numerals from one to ten to introduce concepts about Arab countries and Arab culture.
Siobhan’s Journey: A Belfast Girl Visits The United States
Describes the experiences of ten-year-old Siobhan McNulty, a girl from Northern Ireland who spent six weeks with a New Jersey family as a part of Project Children.
The Children of India
Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels.
Hanna’s Cold Winter
A child tells how her family and other people in Budapest help save the famous hippopotamuses in their city’s zoo from starving one difficult winter during World War II. Based on a true story.
The Children Of Mauritania: Days In The Desert And By The River Shore
Compares the daily lives of a Moorish girl and a Halpoular boy from different regions of Mauritania, children of different ethnic backgrounds who are linked by their Muslim religion.
The Children Of Micronesia
Describes the daily life of children living in Micronesia, and discusses customs, traditions, and cultures.
A Stranger Came Ashore: A Story Of Suspense
Twelve-year-old Robbie becomes convinced that the stranger befriended by his family is one of the Selkie Folk and tries to get help against his magical powers from the local wizard.