A retelling of several key ancient Roman myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient Rome
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My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel
A boy living in the United States describes differences in the way he and his family observe Jewish traditions, and the way his cousin and her family observe the same traditions in the Jewish homeland.
Chaska and the Golden Doll
Chaska wishes that she could learn to read and write, but the schoolhouse in her little village in the Andes Mountains is too small, and only the boys and older girls can attend. So she spends her days with Grandfather, who tells her stories about the proud Incas and their gold. Many years ago, the Incas lived in the same valley as Chaska’s village and made golden objects in honor of the Sun God, Papa Inti. A few still lie buried among the rocks and stones. One day, as Chaska is thinking about these stories, she finds a golden doll–real Inca idol.
Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna
A member of the Maasai tribe of Kenya, Africa describes his life as he grew up in a northern village, traveled to America to attend college, and became an elementary school teacher in Virginia.
Flyaway Girl
Sent by her mother to the edge of the Niger to gather rushes for the Ceremony of Beginnings, Nsia encounters many distractions, until the ancestors’ spirits guide her on her way to becoming a wise little woman.
Eating
In photographs and rhyming text, describes the foods and eating customs of people around the world.