social life and customs

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

This book examines what it is like to live in Iran today, from its history to its environment, leisure activities, and geography.

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

A photographic introduction to the culture and crafts of Mexico.

Describes the dangererous and unhealthy living conditions in ancient Egypt and discusses the pharoahs, slaves, gods and godesses and more.

Text and photographs look at how kids lived in Ancient Greece.

Explores how children lived in ancient Egypt.

My Mom and Dad is the story of a normal day in Kan s life. When classmate Lenny visits his home he discovers Kan comes from a multicultural family. Who taught him to eat with chopsticks? Dad! Who taught him to play the cello? Mom! Who loves him best? Mom and Dad! Lenny realizes love makes a family.

"Customs and traditions of the Christmas holidays as celebrated in Austria and its capital, Vienna. Includes crafts, recipes, and carols"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that almost half of New York's population lives in New York City? Or that New York City has 842 miles of subway track? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state.