social life and customs

"A collection of moving stories passed from mother to daughter recounting life during China's Cultural Revolution . . . growing up during mid-1960s Communist China. In an inspiring tale, her mother recounts how she ended up as one of the few truck-driving women during the Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside movement, which sought to increase agricultural outreach and spur social and ideological change amongst youth"--Provided by publisher.

"The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day"--Provided by publisher.

"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans"--Provided by publisher.

"This book introduces young readers to the Nez Perce people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Nez Perce are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.

"This book introduces young readers to the Comanche people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Comanche are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.

"Introduces young readers to the Apache people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Apache are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.

"Introduces young readers to the Seminole people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Seminole are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.

"Introduces young readers to the Cherokee people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Cherokee are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.

"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to the Sioux people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Sioux are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC.