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"Simple text and photographs present transportation in many cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Explores Christmas traditions from around the world, including foods, gift-giving, and religious celebrations. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative song...

Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

From rickshaws and rowboats to camels and cargo ships, this dynamic title looks at the different ways people and things move from place to place. Readers will learn how climate and environment affect transportation around the world.

Explores national day (patriotism day) traditions from around the world, including independence days and patriotic holidays. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative...

Despite different clothes and homes and languages, we are all more alike than different.

What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...

¿Qué pasa después de la muerte? Esa era una gran pregunta para los antiguos egipcios. Creían que una persona necesitaba su cuerpo tanto en la muerte como en la vida. Así que hicieron todo lo que pudieron para preservar y proteger el cuerpo. ¡Para ellos, prepararse para la vida después de la muerte era una parte importante de la vida! Aprenda sobre la ciencia detrás de la momificación con este libro creado en colaboración con la Institución...

Mermaid sightings pop up again and again in seafarers' accounts. Could there be some truth to the legends? This captivating book takes readers on a high seas' search for mermaids. They'll read some fascinating tales of mermaids, both beautiful and hideous. They'll learn the true story of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," too. This high-interest volume is packed with legends and lore as well as awesome artwork.

Henna has been used to create body art by many different cultures for thousands of years. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the history of henna body art, explores its cultural importance, and invites students to create their own henna designs. This high-interest Spanish book includes detailed images, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage English language learners as they build their...