Bardi, Matilde

Relates the history of childhood and describes how birth, coming of age, and other important childhood events are celebrated in different countries and by different cultures around the world. Includes recipes and activities.

Describes some of the religious and national holidays and other observances celebrated in different countries and by different cultures around the world.

Describes how the coming of the new year is celebrated in different countries and by different cultures around the world.

Describes how special events or people in the history of a nation are celebrated in different countries, by different cultures, and with different foods around the world. Includes recipes and activities.

Describes how the harvest festival is celebrated in different countries, by different cultures, and with different foods around the world when crops are gathered to feed a community. Includes recipes and activities.

An illustrated examination of the art and civilization of Ancient Greece, covering the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the Archaic Period, religion and the gods, classical Athens, Sparta, colonies and trade, war, entertainment, the Hellenistic Period, and the Greek influence.