social life and customs

An eight-year-old child who lives in a small town in New Hampshire describes life in that rural community including its homes, schools, town meetings, orchards, and special days.

Follows the daily life of two children and their families living in Egypt. Learn about their life, family and culture as you follow them from home to school and all points in between.

Food is an important part of Chinese culture. Meals are a time for families to be together, and special foods are eaten during festivals and celebrations. Readers learn about the connection between Chinese history, culture, and cuisine through informative main text and fact boxes. Along the way, they also find colorful photographs of a variety of tasty Chinese dishes. This is also a hands-on learning experience, as readers are invited to make their own traditional Chinese foods by following sets of simple, step-by-step instructions. Helpful tips and safety information ensure that this is a safe and fun process for everyone!.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Sweden. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

"Take a trip to Turkey! Start in the city of Istanbul, where you'll find the famous Hagia Sophia. Then, take a ride in a hot air balloon during the balloon festival. And don't forget to try some tasty baklava or visit one of the underground cities! Learn all about Turkey as you explore the country through this . . . book"--Provided by publisher.

"On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday"--Provided by publisher.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Spain. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Contains a play in which a scorned young woman sets off a wave of hysteria in seventeenth-century Salem after accusing her lover's wife of witchcraft.

"Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed--when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the creme de la creme of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London's elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she's ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the country of Brazil including its major cities, traditions, music, art, and more.