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2) Oktoberfest
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Describes the history and various activities of Oktoberfest, a festival that originated in Germany.
3) Powwow
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Provides information on the Native American celebratory gatherings known as powwows.
5) Buddha Day
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Buddha Day honors the birthday of the Buddha. He was the founder of a religion called Buddhism. Find out more in Buddha Day, a title in the Celebrating Cultures series.
6) Mardi Gras
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Every year, thousands of people travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The city hosts the largest celebration in North America. Find out more in Mardi Gras, a title in the Celebrating Cultures series.
7) Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving began long ago when Pilgrims from
England settled in the New World. As Christians, they
thanked God for their first harvest. Find out more
in Thanksgiving, a title in the Celebrating Cultures
series.
8) Veterans Day
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Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day. It
commemorated the end of World War I. Find out more
in Veterans Day, a title in the Celebrating Cultures
series.
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The Central American nation of Costa Rica is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country's history has shaped the rich cultural heritage of its people, including indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and the fight for independence. In this dynamic text, an excellent aid to elementary social studies curricula, readers will not only discover more about Costa Rica's past but also its current arts and cuisine. This nation...
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Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will investigate this question through this engaging book about the cultural traditions, holidays, music, literature, dance, and food of the island nation, the largest in the Caribbean. Including an analysis of how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the people's unique challenges and achievements. Each spread features stunning photographs...
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Mexico is a nation of magnificent cultures. Readers of this beautifully designed volume will explore the converging heritages that have shaped Mexico, including those of ancient civilizations and the French and Spanish. Need-to-know information about the past and present, such as how the country's capital was built by the ancient Aztecs on a lake and the many contributions Mexican peoples have made to art and literature, are accompanied by stunning...
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The culture of Puerto Rico is as complex as the beliefs and ways of life of the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriquén by the Taínos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, among many other interesting facts. With an emphasis on Puerto Rico's contributions to sports, arts, music, and food, this book offers a comprehensive...
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Located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic is a unique place with a rich cultural heritage. In this accessible and enlightening book, readers learn that the Dominican Republic has the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere, is on the second largest island in the Caribbean, and has experienced many significant events that have shaped the culture of its people. Stunning, full-color photographs accompany...
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The people of Venezuela have a vibrant culture replete with festivals, music, art, dance, and special foods. And don't forget about the magnificent landscape, including the largest lake in South America, the tallest waterfall in the world, and oil-Venezuela has the largest reserve on Earth! This book presents the nation, often in the news, in all its complexity, yet with accessible language to help clarify advanced social studies concepts for readers...
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Native American art encompasses a multitude of handicrafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants still exist that showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day Native American artists, many of whom continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native...
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Traditional Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as other ceremonies important...
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The traditional clothing of Native Americans reveals much about the resources that were available to their ancestors, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This valuable guide to the clothing of several native peoples features different apparel worn by a variety of communities across America. Carefully chosen photographs support the interesting information in the engaging and meticulously researched text....
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Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one people's diet could be vastly different from another people's. Food is always an interesting and motivating topic, one that readers can relate to no matter their background. Readers will find this volume especially thought-provoking as they learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of native peoples across...
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Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design...
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Most Native American peoples today live in modern homes, but years ago, their ancestors lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on in modern times. Readers will appreciate the vivid historical photographs that accompany this interesting text and surprising information in the sidebars and fact boxes in...
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