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See Where We Come From!
"A perfect, kid-friendly introduction to family heritage.Today is a big day for the five friends. Their class is hosting a Heritage Festival to celebrate the customs and traditions of people from all over the world. Martin, Sally, Pedro, Nick and Yulee each have their own heritage, and they have so much to share! They learn about various traditions involving music, food, language, stories, crafts, clothing and games. They also learn that exploring their different heritages makes everyone feel like they belong!There's a world of fun to be had, as readers discover the many ways people are alike and what makes each of us unique!"
Many nations
Illustrations and brief text present aspects of the lives of the many varied native peoples across North America.
An Inuksuk means welcome
An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters, with phonetic pronunciation guides provided. --Publisher
I is for Inuksuk
Each letter in the word "Inuksuk" is represented by an Inuktitut word, which together create a wonderful overview of life in the Arctic
Hands of the rain forest
An introduction to the lifestyle and traditions of the Emberá culture of Panama.
Giveaways
If America is a melting pot, American English is a stew seasoned with words from other languages. "From abalone to zopilote, this alphabet book of loanwords from North, South, and Central America is full of delightful surprises ..."--Back cover
Cowboy up!
"Rodeo riders are honored athletes--skilled, smart, and tough. It takes brains, muscles, and a lot of practice to wrestle a racing steer to the ground or stay on top of a bucking, twisting bronco. Rodeo is the number-one most exciting sport out West. Not so sure? Take a look"-- Provided by publisher