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What is life like in another country?
Meet Zola, a 10-year-old girl living in Jamaica. Follow a day in her life and discover her favourite lessons, her friendships at school and what styles of folk-dance she learns. This full-colour scrapbook design includes photographs of Zola going about her daily routine.
Along the way, young readers will learn:
• What religions are practiced in Jamaica
• The national dish.
• Common Jamaican...
5) Little women
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English
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American Classics - Fiction
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STO: Local Authors
STO: Women in Period Costume Facing Away
Framingham 2024 Reading Bingo Suggestions
STO: Local Authors
STO: Women in Period Costume Facing Away
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For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...
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What is life like in another country?
Meet Valentia, a 10-year-old girl living in Brazil. Follow a day in her life and discover her favourite hobbies, lessons at school and how she helps at home. This full-colour scrapbook design includes photographs of Valentia going about her daily routine.
Along the way, young readers will learn:
• What religions are practiced in Brazil
• Their popular food dishes
• Common Brazilian playground...
8) Indonesia
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of an eleven-year-old boy and his family living in Krawang, Indonesia, describing his home and school, daily activities, and the festivals, religious ceremonies, and national holidays of his country.
9) Finland
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G. Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1988
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English
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Describes the life of a boy in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, who dreams of being a pilot, and discusses Finland's ethnic groups, religion, government, education, industry, geography, and history.
18) Japan
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G. Stevens Children's Books
Pub. Date
1989.
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English
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Text and photographs present the lives of two children in Tokyo and a reference section presents Japan's history, geography, culture, industry, and natural resources.
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World's worst children volume 1
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English
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From the world's favorite author, David Walliams cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters all in a gorgeous full color format! Are you ready to meet the World's Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!
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