ethnology

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ethnology

The Usborne book of peoples of the world

Internet-linked
2005
Full-color, illustrated photographs of the culture, customs and traditions, religious beliefs, and national festivals of people around the world.

We are a rainbow

1997
Simple text and illustrations explore some of the similarities and differences that a child recognizes after moving to the United States from a Spanish-speaking country.

Mexican Americans

1993
Examines Mexican Americans by meeting a group of Mexican American families, learning their traditions, exploring their culture, and understanding their history.

Somos un arco iris

1995
A child describes the differences between the country where she used to live and her new home in another part of the world, and discusses the benefits of trying to find things in common in order to make and keep friends. Presented in Spanish and English.

The Usborne book of peoples of the world

Internet-linked
2001
Presents brief color-illustrated overviews of cultures around the world, arranged by continent, and lists several related Internet links for each.

Margaret Mead

2004
Examines the life and work of the woman who became one of the twentieth-century's most respected and foremost anthropologists through her studies of various peoples and cultures. Includes a timeline and glossary.

People

2002
Simple text and color maps and photos introduce young readers to ten cultures around the world, presenting facts about their histories, languages, and customs.

Eyewitness Books: Desert

2000
Examine the forces that form deserts and discover the amazing variety of life in these seemingly desolate lands.

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