social life and customs

Offers information on the country of Russia and explores what it is like to grow up there, focusing on family life, education, society, marriage, holidays, and the different religions people practice. Includes quotes, sidebars, color photographs, and further resources.

Text and photographs look at Cinco de Mayo.

Traces the rise and fall of ancient Egypt and its 4,000-year history. Discusses art, early Nile River valley settlers, mummification, women pharaohs, and Egyptian participation in the original Olympic Games. Includes photos, maps, a chronology, and index.

Chun Yu, born in a small city in China, describes her childhood growing up in the middle of Chairman Mao's cultural revolution.

Explores the history of Kwanzaa, first created in the 1960s in order to provide awareness of African-American heritage.

"A frank, smart and captivating memoir by the daughter of Apple founder Steve Jobs. Born on a farm and named in a field by her parents--artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs--Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley. When she was young, Lisa's father was a mythical figure who was rarely present in her life. As she grew older, her father took an interest in her, ushering her into a new world of mansions, vacations, and private schools. His attention was thrilling, but he could also be cold, critical and unpredictable"--Provided by publisher.

A teenager from South Africa shares his everyday life.

A teenager from Greece shares her everyday life.

A teenager from Egypt shares his everyday life, discussing his favorite music, what he does with his friends, and what he thinks of his future in Egypt. Additional information is provided about Egypt's history, politics, and economy.

A teenager from Brazil shares his everyday life, discussing his favorite music, what he does with his friends, and what he thinks of his future in Brazil. Additional information is provided about Brazil's history, politics, and economy.