The United States boasts a rich musical diversity. Colonial Americans integrated European traditions with new cultural influences to compose a unique musical identity. African traditions influenced hymns and folk songs that connected people to religion and to the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Patriotic tunes created unity in wartime. America's jazz, blues, rock, and hip-hop continue to evolve from their African-American origins. Music:...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator...

Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography...

Introduces readers to the flavors of Nigeria. An introductory overview of Nigeria explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator...

Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how getting married and weddings are celebrated in many different places.

¿Cuándo es el Día de Año Nuevo? ¿Qué son resoluciones? ¿Cómo celebra la gente? Las fotografías llenas de color, los diagramas y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles ayudan a captar la atención de los lectores al mismo tiempo que los ayudan a entender esta emocionante celebración. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura de textos informativos. When is New Year's Day? What...

Young readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to astrology. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.

Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative...