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Henry-Biabaud, Chantal – 1991
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. The history, geography, customs, people, flora, and fauna of the countries of South America are described. Illustrations appear throughout the book. (DB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture
Henry-Biabaud, Chantal – 1991
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. Aspects of daily life along the Zaire River in Central Africa are described. Questions such as what can be seen along the banks, and why is market day so…
Descriptors: African Culture, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Brice, Raphaelle – 1991
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. The historical and modern cultivation of rice around the world and its importance as food and for other uses are explored. Answers to such questions as why is…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Hanson, Bob, Ed.; Roemmich, Bill, Ed. – 1983
This book offers 46 children's camp stories, including stories about ghosts, adventure, other lands, humor, Indian fables, and stories with a moral. An introduction offers some background of the publication and a few tips on successful story-telling. The stories include: A Full Meal; A Fuzzy Tale; An Ameri-Indian's Ecological Lament and Prophecy;…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Camping, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
Stanford Univ., CA. Stanford Program on International and Cross Cultural Education. – 1975
Cooperation is one of the central motivating forces in the economic and social organization of China. This unit utilizes a game called "Broken Squares" to initiate a discussion of the concepts of cooperation and competition as possible models for problem solving. In the game, students are confronted with a group task and provided with…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Cooperation, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education
Singh, Anne – 1988
Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume describes various aspects of life in India. Customs, religions, languages, housing, work, food, clothing and festivals of the people of India are presented. A discussion of the 15 main languages in India and the Indian love of…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Educational Resources
