Meinders Community Library Pipestone

Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of England. Children hear the names of distant lands on the evening news, but what are those places really like? How do their people live? What languages do they speak? What do they do for fun? Our Welcome to the World series gives young readers a simple, informative look at countries they hear about every day. With vivid photos, fun facts,...

Discusses how people in Norway celebrate Christmas, identifying traditional symbols, decorations, presents, foods, and customs associated with the holiday.

"Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Sweden"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in the Philippines"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how people in France celebrate Christmas, identifying traditional symbols, decorations, presents, foods, and customs associated with the holiday.

"Join Miguel and his dog, Dante, as they solve a family mystery"--Page [4] of cover.

The clever, beautiful maiden Sunflower promises to marry the man who can rid her fields of the wild animals that are eating the beans and corn.

Provides details about life in the West, including what it was like to go to school in the West more than 100 years ago and the challenges of living with grasshoppers.

"As slaves relentlessly toiled in an unjust system in 19th century Louisiana, they all counted down the days until Sunday, when at least for half a day they were briefly able to congregate in Congo Square in New Orleans. Here they were free to set up an open market, sing, dance, and play music. They were free to forget their cares, their struggles, and their oppression. This story chronicles slaves' duties each day, from chopping logs on Mondays to...