social life and customs

"On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend--almost--in this delightful midwinter night's dream"--OCLC.

"This book helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. They'll learn about the culture Jesus lived in--his Jewish religion, the power of the ruling Roman Empire, the role of fishermen and carpenters and shepherds"--Provided by publisher.

Danny Trejo, actor and owner of Trejo's Tacos, presents seventy-five of his favorite recipes from his Los Angeles restaurants, and details information about Mexican American cooking and the culture and social life of Los Angeles, California. Features recipes for salsas, sauces, tacos, burritos, donuts, and margaritas, and includes color photographs.

"We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy"--Provided by publisher.

"Every four years, the world celebrates one of the . . . contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this . . . civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today"--Provided by publisher.

"From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life"--Provided by publisher.

El D?a de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico with food and festivities to celebrate life and to honor and remember deceased loved ones.

Provides a broad overview of the government, geography, plant and animal life, people, and culture of Russia. Includes activities, color photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Presents the climate, geography, government, culture, celebrations, and food of the Dominican Republic. Includes color photographs, activities, a map, a recipe, a glossary, and additional resources.

Provides a broad overview of the government, geography, plant and animal life, people, and culture of Cuba. Includes activities, color photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.