Bøger af Shannon Harts

Thanksgiving is about much more than turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. While most have some idea of a link between Thanksgiving, early American colonists, and Native Americans, this must-read book, essential for any social studies collection, fills in the details with 20 of the most fascinating facts about this holiday. They'll learn about the Wampanoag people, the Pilgrims of the Plymouth colony, and Thanksgiving centuries later. Carefully researched explanations, vivid photographs, and graphic organizers offer more key concepts about this special day.

What kinds of foods are popular in Thailand? How are holidays celebrated in India? Where do Australians go to relax? These are just some of the fun questions readers find the answers to in the latest edition of this popular look at world cultures. Focused chapters present facts about a country's history, geography, arts, government, and many other essential topics. The comprehensive main text is supplemented by sidebars that highlight important people, events, places, and concepts. As readers explore these new places through the text, they also discover stunning photographs of each nation's cities, natural beauty, and citizens.

Andorra is one of the smallest states in Europe, but that doesn't mean it's not important. Readers uncover fun facts and essential information about this microstate with the help of up-to-date main text and detailed sidebars. Chapters focusing on the history, government, and economic climate of Andorra support social studies curriculum topics, while chapters focusing on leisure time, food, and festivals show readers all the ways people in Andorra have fun. Vivid, full-color photographs of life in Andorra fill the pages, giving readers a memorable look at a part of the world that often goes unnoticed.

"The isolated nation of Nepal has often been seen as mysterious to outsiders. However, readers are able to discover the truth about what life is like in this country that is most famous for its rugged terrain, including Mount Everest. Thoroughly updated text dives deeply into the history, government, and economy of Nepal, as well as its religions, arts, and cuisine. Stunning photographs capture the beauty of its environment and the diversity of its people, and maps add another engaging visual component. Fact boxes and sidebars provide additional information, including profiles of Nepalese people who can be considered global citizens"--