On market day, a farm family experiences all the fun and excitement of going to and from the farmers’ market.
Market Day: A Story Told with Folk Art
International
Hopscotch around the World
All you need is a rock, some chalk, and a friend to join in the funHopscotch has been played throughout history in nearly every country in the world. From Alaska to Aruba, Italy to India, Bolivia to Brooklyn, here are nineteen versions of this classic game. Complete with rules, patterns, and interesting facts, this is an unrivaled look at a timeless, universal game of childhood.
Everybody Bakes Bread
A rainy-day errand introduces Carrie to many different kinds of bread, including chapatis, challah, and papusaa.
Remember World War II: Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories
Remember World War II: Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories is told from three different perspectives: the war in Europe, in the Pacific, and the U.S.
Theocracy (Political Systems Of The World)
“Gives an overview of theocracy as a political system, including and historical discussion of theocratic regimes throughout the world”–Provided by publisher.
Songs For Survival: Songs And Chants From Tribal Peoples Around The World
A collection of songs from various tribal peoples including the Indians of the Americas, the Aborigines of Australasia, and many of the peoples of Asia and Africa.
Nursery Tales around the World
An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as “Runaway Cookies,” “Slowpokes and Speedsters,” and “Chain Tales”.
Skip Across the Ocean
A collection of traditional rhymes and lullabies from different countries.
One Earth, One Spirit: A Child’s Book of Prayers from Many Faiths and Cultures
All over the world, in every country and culture, people express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and hopes through prayer. When we pray, the mystery and beauty of the universe and of our own earth can comfort and uplift us, for our prayers give us a way of connecting with something greater than ourselves.This collection of prayers, compiled especially for children, brings together offerings from many cultures and religions. The prayers themselves, which read like poetry, are enhanced by beautiful photographic images of children from around the world. Together, words and pictures express a deep reverence for the earth and a spirit of oneness among all living things. A special section at the end of the book offers information on the origins and significance of each selection so that adults can help young readers toward a greater understanding of the prayers.
Socialism
This book discusses socialism as a political system, and details the history of socialist governments throughout the world.