manners and customs

The bright colors and lively festivities of Carnival are yearly traditions in Latin America. In this book, readers will learn about the history and meaning behind Carnival, as well as the ways in which it is celebrated on the mainland of South and Central America and in the Caribbean islands. Huge parades, costumes with feathers and gems, and native music make Carnival a very special time in Latin America. Learning about how Carnival is celebrated in Latin America will show readers why it may be an important celebration for Hispanic families in the United States as well. Bright photographs are paired with exciting text to bring the joy of Carnival to life for young readers.

"It's the first holiday season since the gates reopened in Arendelle. Anna and Elsa are hosting a surprise holiday party for the entire town. But when the townspeople unexpectedly excuse themselves to prepare for their own celebrations, Anna and Elsa realize they have no family traditions of their own. Olaf, with Sven at his side, embarks on a mission to find Anna and Elsa the best tradition ever in this colorful cinestory comic."--Page [4] of cover.

"Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! . . . Informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Australia, Italy, Serbia, Mexico, India, Iceland, Egypt, Argentina, Philippines, Lebanon, and Canada"--OCLC.

"[Presents a] graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quincea?era!"--Amazon.

Accompanied by lively illustrations, this book celebrates the beauty and diversity of Arab life and childhood enthusiasm throughout the entire year as busy kids take part in traditions old and new.

A question-answer format shows how both written rules (like traffic laws) and unwritten rules (like character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive.

Looks at how kids around the world celebrate their respective holidays.

"Have you ever wondered how kids live in other countries? This book gives you a great opportunity to look inside homes on all continents and discover how different kids' lives can be. People build their homes for comfort and to suit local conditions. Do you know how children live in Mongolia? Or what life's like in an icy igloo? How about in a rainforest? Come with us to take a look at homes in all parts of the world, and to make new friends who'll tell you all about their culture"--OCLC.

When the devil girl Patty finds she is too weak to summon an animal familiar, she chooses a human instead--Norman Volcanello--an eccentric guy with a dangerous fascination with exotic life forms, then as Patty and Norman set out to find her missing father, an offbeat adventure begins.

"An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a . . . young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way . . . With no blueprint to life, Pang began to create her own, using the language she understands best: science . . . an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in--which is helpful to even the most neurotypical thinker . . . [a] unique perspective of the world tells us so much about ourselves--who we are and why we do the things we do--and is a . . . guide to living a happier and more connected life"--Provided by publisher.