Cuba is the biggest island in the West Indies! This tropical island has a diverse landscape, and the country's people celebrate their shared national culture. In this title, readers will explore Cuba's land, animals, and people through leveled text and vivid photos. Special features include a map showing where Cuba is located in the world, a profile of a major landmark, a language feature, and more.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Introduces the traditions of Brazil, from religious traditions and family occasions to cultural traditions and important days in Brazil's history. From School Library Journal: Gr 3-5-Simple overviews of the holidays, festivals, traditions, and customs of these countries. Each spread contains information and eye-catching, full-color photos depicting the foods and people commemorating events. National and religious holidays are included. Brazil starts with Christmas and ends with Republic Day, November 15. India begins with New Year's, which is celebrated at different times in different parts of the country and follows a chronological order, ending with Christmas. Mexico opens with birthdays, weddings, family days, and Saint's Day. Then it proceeds in chronological order from New Year's Day to Christmas. "Did You Know" blurbs give additional facts. If cultural sources for independent countries are a focus, these books offer broad synopses in clear-cut terms.-Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TXα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Introduces the festivals and holidays of China. From School Library Journal: Gr 3-5-Holidays well known and obscure are introduced in this series. Each volume begins with a welcome to its titular nation and includes information about its geographical setting and general population, and offers a generic introduction to the concept of traditions. China and Japan highlight the nations' emphasis on the family and ancestry. The holidays are then presented spread by spread in approximate chronological order, starting with the New Year. Each occasion is accompanied by dates (lunar or Gregorian) and information on its origins and how it is observed. Much attention is paid to which holidays give people the day off from work or school. Captioned photographs-mainly in color-adorn each spread, along with "Did You Know?" boxes featuring fun facts. Vocabulary words in bold are well chosen and defined in a glossary; the index helps young researchers-probably this series' primary users-locate necessary facts. Good updates for the "Festivals of the World" series (Gareth Stevens, 1997) or to augment titles in the Marshall Cavendish 2010 series.-Rebecca Dash Donsky, New York Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Examines the holidays and festivals of Egypt, including Mawlid, Coptic Christmas, and Abu Simbel Sun Festival. From Booklist: Ever heard of Coptic Christmas? How about National Wattle Day? If that’s a no and a no, look to the titles in the Cultural Traditions in My World series for an introduction. Unlike your typical about-a-country books, these focus solely on holidays, special events, and customs—encompassing everything from religious observances to seasonal rituals—and present them in chronological order as they occur throughout the year. Celebrations highlighted in Cultural Traditions in Egypt include Sham el Naseem (Arabic for “sniff the breeze”), an April or May festival that marks the start of spring. These large-format books feature one custom per spread and colorful, action-oriented photographs. Back matter is fairly nonexistent; nonetheless, the titles offer a tidy overview of a topic covered in many elementary school units. Grades 2-5, --Ann Kelley "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Shares the cultural traditions of Germany, including special celebrations such as Walpurgis Night, Oktoberfest, and the Day of German Unity. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This fascinating book describes the holidays and traditions of Israel. Most national holidays celebrate events in the Jewish religion. Young readers will also learn which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims and how Israelis celebrate family occasions. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Italy has been the center of the Roman Catholic Church for hundreds of years. Many of the country's traditions and holidays today are based on religious holy days. This interesting book describes national holidays in Italy that mark such events as religious festivals, as well as important historic events such as the country's independence. Other traditional celebrations featured include food festivals and family occasions. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Shares the cultural traditions of Jamaica, including special celebrations such as Cudjoe Day, Bacchanal Jamaica, and National Heroes Day. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Shares the cultural traditions of Kenya, including special celebrations such as Jamhuri Day, the International Camel Derby, and Mashujaa Day. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Introduces the traditions and customs of Russia, from Defender of the Motherland Day and Radio Day to National Unity Day and Ivan Kupala Day. From School Library Journal: Gr 3-5-Holidays well known and obscure are introduced in this series. Each volume begins with a welcome to its titular nation and includes information about its geographical setting and general population, and offers a generic introduction to the concept of traditions. China and Japan highlight the nations' emphasis on the family and ancestry. The holidays are then presented spread by spread in approximate chronological order, starting with the New Year. Each occasion is accompanied by dates (lunar or Gregorian) and information on its origins and how it is observed. Much attention is paid to which holidays give people the day off from work or school. Captioned photographs-mainly in color-adorn each spread, along with "Did You Know?" boxes featuring fun facts. Vocabulary words in bold are well chosen and defined in a glossary; the index helps young researchers-probably this series' primary users-locate necessary facts. Good updates for the "Festivals of the World" series (Gareth Stevens, 1997) or to augment titles in the Marshall Cavendish 2010 series.-Rebecca Dash Donsky, New York Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.