social life and customs

Text and photos show how the people of Afghanistan, a predominantly Muslim country, celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.

Contains a range of Mexican recipes from easy to difficult, an overview of Mexican food, information about authentic ingredients, and safety tips.

An introduction to traditional English dishes. Also includes information on the culture of the country.

Contains the story of two sisters who risked their lives in order to reveal their fight for political freedom, education, and equality under the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.

Describes the history and geography of medieval Paris as if the reader were living at the time.

Profiles life in ancient Rome.

An introduction to the cooking of Japan that features basic recipes for rice, noodles, tea, soups, main dishes, and holiday and festival foods; presents details on the Japanese dining table and dining traditions; and provides low-fat and vegetarian alternatives.

Introduces the land, people, and regional cooking of Italy and includes recipes for such dishes as Minestrone soup, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken cacciatore.

An introduction to the cooking of China that features basic recipes for rice and tea, appetizers and soups, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts, as well as holiday and festival foods; presents details on the Chinese dining table and dining traditions; and provides low-fat and vegetarian alternatives.