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Every Day, Around the World…...kids just like you are eating lunch, going to school and playing with friends and family. This list represents materials highlighting everyday life in other cultures. These titles and many more, are available through any location of the Tulsa City-County Library. |
| Stand Alone Non-Fiction |
Series Non-Fiction |
| Media (DVDs and Music CDs) |
Stand Alone Non-Fiction
J305.234 K457o 2009,
One World, One Day
By Barbara Kerley. National Geographic, 2009
Photographs and poetic text describe the shared daily activities of people around the world, such as preparing breakfast.
J306.874 A312o 2010,
Our Grandparents: A Global Album
By Maya Ajmera. Charlesbridge, 2010
Explores the intergenerational relationship between children
and grandparents around the world.
J363.6 H729o 2009,
Our World of Water: Children &
Water Around the World
By Beatrice Hollyer. Henry Holt & Co., 2009
Explains how vital water is to human survival,
and examines where water comes from, along with the ways children in Peru, Mauritania, the United States, Bangladesh,
J371 R94m 2009,
My School in the Rain Forest
By Margariet Ruurs. Boyds Mills Press 2009
Examines differences in school settings around the world in the
form of a photographic essay that depicts virtual classrooms and schools that exist on a river, high in the Himalayas,
J394.R335c 2006,
Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures.
Jan Reynolds. Lee & Low books, 2006.
Photos compare rituals in several cultures around the world with celebrations in the U.S.
J398.2 F628g 2007,
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: a Worldwide Cinderella.
By Paul Fleischman H. Holt, 2007.
The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from
Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.
J398.2 S572gr 2008,
Gruesome Guide to World Monsters.
By Judy Sierra. Candlewick Press, 2005.
Provides illustrations and brief descriptions of monsters found in different parts of the world.
J413 E927c 2006,
Can You Greet the Whole Wide World?
12 Common Phrases in 12 Different Languages.
By Lezlie Evans. Houghton Mifflin, 2006
Introduces young readers to common phrases such as "good morning", "thank you", and "please" in
J641.5 D664ar 2008,
Around the World Cookbook.
By Abigail Johnson Dodge. Dorling Kindersley, 2008.
Recipes from around the world for kids to make.
J790.1 R482p 2005,
Play With Us: 100 Games from Around the World.
By Oriol Ripoll. Chicago Review Press, 2006.
Provides instructions for playing one hundred traditional games from countries around the world.
Series Non-Fiction
Meet Our New Student From… Various Authors & Call Numbers. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2009/2010
Photographs, maps, and illustrations describe the land, people, culture, and traditions of various countries.
Multicultural Crafts Kids Can Do. Various Authors & Call Numbers. Enslow Elementary, 2006
Learn about different cultures while putting together crafts that represent each.
The World of
Food Various Authors & Call Numbers. Clara House Books, 2010
Explores how the climate, history, religion, and culture of various countries have influenced their national cuisines and describes
This is the Way We… Various Authors & Call Numbers. Children’s Press, 2010
Photographs, diagrams, graphs, and simple text about how children around the world dress, go to school, eat, etc.
Media
DVD Series
American Cultures for Children. Schlessinger Video, 2006.
Phylicia Rashad introduces children K-4 to cultural influences brought to the United States from 12 different countries.
Animated Tales of the World. Schlessinger Media, 2007
39 volumes highlight folktales from around the world.
Countries Around the World. Schlessinger Media, 2004.
Students, grades 2-5 will learn about unique contributions to our global village called Earth!
Families of the World. Master Communications, 2005.
Shows a day in the life of families around the world from the child’s point of view.
Understanding World Religions. Schlessinger Media, 2006.
Explains the history of various world religions.
Music CDs
One World, One Kid.
Putumayo Kids, 2005.
A collection of children's songs from around the world.
World Party! Music for Little People, 2003.
Songs from all over the world chosen just for you.
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