Books & Reading
If You Like...Nonfiction
If you want to know more about other countries try these series:
- Lands and Peoples. -Information about the geography, history and economy of countries. This series has wonderful maps, photos and images of the flag for each country.
- Fiesta! -Portrait of the country through its festivals and traditions. A wonderful look at the history of celebrations in different countries. Includes costumes, music, crafts, decorations and recipes from each country.
- Kids in the Kitchen: Multicultural Cooking. - A look at typical cooking in different countries. Includes maps, recipes and information on food and festivals.
- Circling the Globe : A Guide to Countries and Cultures of the World. -- A basic overview of countries around the world with maps, flags, crests, and facts at a glance.
If you are interested in animals and the environment try this series:
- Biomes of the World. -Features the animals and environmental issues of the different biomes of the world.
If you want to know more about history try these series:
- Cooking Throughout American History - Information about the food grown and cooked in America from the pilgrims through the civil war. Includes recipes.
- Profiles in World History: Significant Events and the People Who Shaped Them by Joyce Moss and George Wilson. -- From the beginning of civilization to the Middle East Peace Process this series covers major events in world history and give biographical information on the people who played a part in those events.
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