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General non-fiction, History, Arts and entertainment
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From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by…
two young architects, Patrick Dillon's stories of remarkable buildings--and the remarkable people who made them--celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. For grades 5-8
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General fiction, School stories, Multi-cultural fictionTravel and geography, General non-fiction
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Based on an inspiring true story, this book chronicles a young girl's effort to found a school for girls in her small Afghan village. For grades 3-6
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Travel and geography, General non-fiction
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See below for English description.C’est le temps de célébrer! Ce livre passionnant sur les festivals et les célébrations vous transportera…
aux quatre coins du monde et à travers les quatre saisons. Du Festival international de cerfs-volants du printemps au Nouvel An lunaire qui a lieu en hiver, en passant par une multitude de célébrations tout au long de l’année, voilà un ouvrage parfait pour les jeunes curieux.Grâce à des illustrations vivantes et à des faits amusants et captivants, les lecteurs feront le tour du monde pour découvrir les façons de célébrer propres aux différentes cultures, religions et sociétés.It's time to celebrate! Travel the world and traverse the four seasons in this exciting book about festivals and celebrations. From spring's International Kite Festival to winter's Chinese New Year and everything in between, this is the perfect book for curious kids.Complete with vibrant illustrations and captivating fun facts, readers will journey around the globe discovering how different cultures, countries, religions, and societies celebrate. Original title : A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals
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Science and technology, History, Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the…
final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure." -- Provided by publisher
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General non-fiction
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Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share…
meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction, Science and technology
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Could you build the world's most iconic landmarks?Could you design the Golden Gate Bridge? Could you construct the Eiffel Tower?…
Could you decorate the Burj Khalifa? Could you make a budget, draw up the plans, and handle every problem that arises to create something that withstands the test of time?This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure.Graphic artist Alex Asfour's gorgeous art works seamlessly with engaging photographs to create a standout nonfiction title that will appeal to both kids and educators.Ideal for any grade-schooler with an interest in STEAM!
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Food and drink, Customs and cultures, General non-fiction
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A passport to international yums. “Excellent recipes that are not dumbed down for children, which means that grown-ups will want…
to eat them, too.” —The New York TimesIn this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate—and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavlovas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globe—from France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyond—giving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection.
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Customs and cultures, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
When do you eat 'bread of the dead', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as…
a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns? Includes a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal a calendar of all the festivals featured in the book. This is a visual celebration of festivals from across the globe, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. Discover more about Junkanoo in the Bahamas, Juneteenth in the United States, Matariki in New Zealand and Poland's Great Dragon Parade. As you journey around the world, explore celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.