juvenile literature

Describes how the culture of Kenya is reflected in its many festivals, including Jamburi, Eunoto, and Kenyatta Day.

Describes how the culture of India is reflected in its festivals.

Describes how the culture of Puerto Rico is reflected in its festivals.

Describes how the culture of China is reflected in its many festivals.

Describes the background and customs associated with some of the important fiestas celebrated in Mexico.

Describes how the culture of Canada is reflected in its festivals.

Describes what education and the schools were like in colonial times.

Traces the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America and describes the experiences of immigrants arriving in 1907.

An examination of what life was like for children in the early years of the United States, including clothing, expectations of their parents, labor, and poverty.

Describes some familiar foods, arts and crafts, music, sports, holidays, and more that originated in Mexico.