Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples

Symbols of the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa-including harvest fruits and vegetables, the Kwanzaa cup and candles, and the mkeka mat-are the basis of many of the twenty projects in this unique book.

Twenty simple Thanksgiving and autumn crafts specially designed for very young children.

CRAFTS FOR HANUKKAH offers twenty simple crafts specially designed for young children.

Best-selling children's craft book author Kathy Ross provides step-by-step instructions for creating 29 Christmas ornaments, including a spoon reindeer, a necktie wreath, and a paper gingerbread toy.

The Christmas season is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very original hands-on ideas for celebrating Easter.

Kathy Ross has created an amazing new collection of crafts ranging from Skeleton Scatter Pins to an Owl Goodie Bag that glows in the dark.

Of all the holidays, Valentine's Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach.

In the 1840s, runaway slaves faced many dangers.

Under the nose of the enemy army .

Trapped by sea and storm .

Amid a terrible blizzard .

On a ranch in California .

With the bridge out and a train on the way .

When a ship begins to sink .

Slovakia sits at the very center of the European continent.

The Netherlands was an early trading center for much of Europe.

The largest nation in the European Union, France serves as one of the world's cultural centers.

Historically fought over by Sweden and Russia, Finland today is a thriving country whose forests are its most important natural resource.

The smallest Scandinavian country, Denmark was once home to Vikings who used the country's abundant coastline to raid nearby lands.

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In this gripping story of a historic clash between repressive government forces and individuals seeking freedom, we'll explore the reasons that led students in China to defy authority.

Gandhi's Salt March united all Indians in peaceful protest for independence.

"e;Girls, from the bottom of my heart, I beg you not to go back to work.

"e;The only way we could win was to keep fighting for a long time.

"e;The Defiance Campaign marked a new chapter in the struggle.

In mid-May 1775, the American Revolution was barely a month old.

In early 1836, trouble broke out in Texas.

Life wasn't easy for Annie Shapiro and the other clothing workers in Chicago in 1910.

In March 1865, the Civil War between the North and South and had been going on for four years.

Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game?

What's that dog with the flowing coat; tiny nose; and wide-eyed, friendly expression?

What's that big dog with the powerful body and rusty orange markings?

What's that dog with the wrinkly muzzle, curly tail, and great love of people?

What's that dog with the powder-puff coat, foxlike face, and bold personality?

What's that dog with the shiny coat, floppy ears, and cheerful spirit?

What's that dog with the perky ears, big eyes, and lively personality?

On May 26, 1838, U.

When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War.

Do you know how many U.

Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument?

Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway?