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Home life in ancient Egypt

Examines aspects of domestic life in ancient Egypt, discussing types of houses, families, education, food, religion, personal hygiene, and the role of women in the home.

Di?a de los muertos

Rhyming text and illustrations describe how and why the holiday Di?a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico and South America.

A Christmas carol

A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.

El antiguo Egipto

Describes the lives of the people of ancient Egypt.

Cajas de carton

relatos de las vida peregrina de un nino campesino
Collections of 12 autobiographical stories by Santa Clara University professor Francisco Jimenez, who at the age of four, illegally crossed the border with his family in 1947.

Ancient Greek daily life

An introduction to ancient Greek daily life, discussing family life, homes, marriage, and more.

Ancient Egyptian daily life

An introduction to ancient Egyptian daily life, discussing family life, homes, marriage, education, and more.

Nadia's hands

Nadia is excited to be asked to be flower girl in her aunt's wedding, but she is concerned about what her friends will say when they see her hands which have been decorated for the ceremony with traditional Pakistani henna designs.

El hijo del lobo

y otras historias del Gran Norte
Contains nine nature stories by American author Jack London.
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Los primeros norteamericanos

Explores the natives peoples that originally inhabited the North American continent, where and how they lived and provided for themselves, and their individual cultures and language.
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