Describes life in Yucat
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
The Maya
Looks at the history and culture of the Mayas, and describes their cities, religion, writing, rulers, wars, and daily life.
A World Of Holidays!
Describes family festivities all over the world, including Japan, Pakistan, Namibia, Canada and Mexico.
Tano and Binti: Two Chimpanzees Return to the Wild
This book describes the experiences of two young chimpanzees that were raised in the London Zoo and then released in Gambia, where an older chimpanzee helped them learn to survive in the wild.
A Is For The Americas
An alphabet book that celebrates all of the Americas, from the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle, to the tropical islands of the Caribbean, to the rugged southern plains of Argentina. Also written by Terri de la Pe.
Look What We’ve Brought You From Korea
Introduces Korea’s cultural background with games, folk tales, recipes, and crafts.
Denmark
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark.
Muslim Child: Understanding Islam Through Stories And Poems
An insightful collection of stories and poems about Muslim children from a variety of backgrounds focuses on the celebration of holidays and practices of Islam, and includes nonfiction sidebars that explain the Arabic words and religious terminology.
Hieroglyphs From A To Z
An ABC book showing the relationships between the English alphabet and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Includes a stencil for creating words and sentences in hieroglyphs.
Children Of The Philippines
Introduces Philippine society and culture through the everyday lives of children from different social groups and areas of the country.