social life and customs

"World War Two has been declared and the Chivers children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren't going to invade after all. But the air-raid siren goes off and this time it's frighteningly real. This . . . play brings Manchester [England] during the Second World War and its people to life, and provides a variety of opportunities for school classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting. Also includes . . . tips on staging and costume"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic novelization of Disney/Pixar "Coco" in which a young boy named Miguel Rivera loves music, and wants to become an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, but no music is allowed in his household, so he takes a journey to the Land of the dead to unlock the real story behind his family's history.

"The history of how teenage East German punk rockers played an indispensable role in bringing down the Berlin Wall"--Provided by publisher.

The reader's choices as the main character direct the plot of the story that takes place in 1951, after the war, when an Australian airman near a small Italian village, tells the reader that they can be anything they want to be, and as they make the leap for lifein a new land, they are asked to stand up to bullies, stage a mutiny, and make a contribution to one of the greates engineering projects the world has ever seen.

"What if Mary Bennet's life took a different path from that laid out for her in Pride and Prejudice? What if the frustrated intellectual of the Bennet family, the marginalized middle daughter, the plain girl who takes refuge in her books, eventually found the fulfillment enjoyed by her prettier, more confident sisters? Ultimately, Mary's journey is like that taken by every Austen heroine. She learns that she can only expect joy when she has accepted who she really is. She must throw off the false expectations and wrong ideas that have combined to obscure her true nature and prevented her from what makes her happy. Only when she undergoes this evolution does she have a chance at finding fulfillment; only then does she have the clarity to recognize her partner when he presents himself--and only at that moment is she genuinely worthy of love"--Provided by publisher.

"When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year"--Goodreads.

A translation of nineteenth-century Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel in which the four sons of Fyodor Karamazov, a man of immoral character, must contend with a criminal investigation and with their own inner questions about justice and the existence of God after they are involved in their father's murder.

Chelsea describes how her family celebrates the Chinese New Year, explaining the customs and rituals and why they're important.

"Make fun decorations, party favors, and treats inspired by 'The Princess and the Frog' to transport your party to the New Orleans bayou. As you plan, get tips on working hard to achieve your goals, discover how to be a good host just like Tiana, and learn facts about New Orleans"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at ancient Greece, discussing daily life, rulers, beliefs, culture and more.