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Highlights Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. 5-7 Years 9.1" x 9.1" Hardcover 32 Pages Juvenile Nonfiction, Games & Activities Series Name: Around the World Description About the Book "This book introduces young readers to some of the many ways people play games around the world"-- Book Synopsis Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series! Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are! About the Author John Perritano is an award-wining journalist, author, and editor from Connecticut. He has written many books and articles on science, history, and current events. Perritano holds a master's degree in American history from Western Connecticut State University.
Take this list of Japan books for Kids to the library to gather for your Japan unit study. Kids will love learning about the Japanese culture.
Books about French Culture to help you bring Parisian culture home with you.
Teach kids about Indian culture, history, Hindu mythology and more with this carefully curated list of the best children's books about India.
Indian books for children are an incredible resource to learn about the country, its people and diverse communities around the globe. From history, gastronomy, faith and geography, Indian books for kids provide children with rich educational tools for global learning. Your family will love these 41
These books about China are a wonderful way to promote Chinese culture for kids. They will bring the culture & traditions of China alive for your students.
This revised and updated fourth edition of this core textbook builds on the text's established success. It provides the basis of knowledge, understanding and practice for developing skilled work communication in an intercultural world. Using many illustrations and international examples, the book analyses culture, cultural diversity and cultural similarities and differences in how we interact at work and in the psychological factors that influence our communication. It shows how to overcome impediments to intercultural communication and interact effectively with different others, whether face-to-face or by email, chat, text, phone or video. It describes cultural differences in negotiating, cooperation, coordination, knowledge sharing, working in groups and leadership, and demonstrates how to perform these activities skilfully in an intercultural setting. This textbook is the ideal companion for students taking undergraduate modules in cross-cultural management or managing diversity on international business or business administration degrees, in addition to MBA courses and specialist postgraduate modules on international and comparative management. New to this Edition: - New and improved pedagogical features, including end of Part exercises, activities and role plays - Topic-by-topic coverage of computer-mediated communication, explaining how it is affected by culture and in turn affects intercultural communication - Discussion of new developments in the field such as the increasing emphasis on language and discourses - Focus on new types of research such as country-by-country studies and reports of realities on the ground Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/communicating-across-cultures-at-work-4e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
This ethnography of a live-action role play (LARP) community examines the structure of play, how new participants are introduced and apprenticed into the culture, player expectations and motivations, and games as they are designed and as they are performed. The main focus is on LARP's affordance for learning across a variety of disciplines and interests. The book is intended for LARP participants, academics interested in play or in collaborative development, those interested in new uses of familiar learning environments, and game developers with an interest in creating games with highly interactive narratives and co-creative play experiences in which the role of designer and player is blurred. | Author: David Simkins | Publisher: Mcfarland & Company | Publication Date: Jan 26, 2015 | Number of Pages: 224 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 0786496010 | ISBN-13: 9780786496013
Multicultural Play Therapy fills a wide gap in the play therapy literature. Each chapter helps expand play therapists' cultural awareness, humility, and competence so they can work more effectively with children of diverse cultures, races, and belief systems. The unique perspectives presented here provide play therapists and advanced students with concrete information on how to broach issues of culture in play therapy sessions, parent consultations, and in the play therapy field at large. The book includes chapters on multiple populations and addresses the myriad cultural background issues that emerge in play therapy, and the contributors include authors from multiple races, ethnicities, cultural worldviews, and orientations. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781032038537 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication Date: 05-06-2022 Pages: 334 Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)About the Author Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, certified CCPT-T/S, and CPRT-T/S is Distinguished Teaching Professor and Elaine Millikan Mathes Professor in Early Childhood Education in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, where she is also the director of the Center for Play Therapy. Yumiko Ogawa PhD, LPC, ACS, RPT-S, BC-TMH, certified CCPT-S, and CPRT-S, is Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at New Jersey City University. She provides play therapy trainings in the U.S. and throughout Asia and is one of the founders of the Play Therapy in Asia Summit. Yi-Ju Cheng, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, certified CCPT-S, and CPRT-S, is an assistant professor at Rider University. Her clinical and research interests center on play therapy and diversity in counseling. She is a trainer for the international certification program for Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy.Table of Contents Table of Contents Part I: The Multicultural Orientation in Play Therapy 1. Cultural Humility and the Play Therapist 2. Cultural Opportunities and Comfort in Play Therapy 3. Integrating Social Justice Advocacy in Play Therapy Part II: Cultural Opportunities in Play Therapy Across Populations 4. Cultural Opportunities with LGBTQIA Populations 5. Cultural Opportunities with Religious Populations 6. Cultural Opportunities with Children with Disabilities 7. Cultural Opportunities with Indigenous Populations 8. Cultural Opportunities with African American Populations 9.Cultural Opportunities with Latinx Populations 10. Cultural Opportunities with Asian Populations 11. Cultural Opportunities with Middle Eastern Populations 12. Becoming a Culturally-Inclusive White Play Therapist 13. Play Therapy with Children in Poverty Part III: Special Topics in Multicultural Play Therapy 14. Culturally Inclusive Play Therapy Supervision 15. The Multicultural Playroom 16. Research Across Diverse Races/Ethnicities in Play Therapy Appendix: Reflective Questions Show More
Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world! This informative and fascinating illustrated book is perfect for learning how children live across the globe. In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. From Italy, Japan, Iran, and India to Peru, Uganda, and Russia, author Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Getting a glimpse into everyday routines across the culture map provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. GEOGRAPHY FOR KIDS: Children who love learning about new cultures and customs will find a world of fascination in these pages. From food to sports to daily chores, this wonderful nonfiction book for kids features delightful illustrations that are accompanied, in a final section, by photographs of the featured children with their families. THE WAY THINGS WORK: Inspired by his own travels, author-illustrator Matt Lamonthe created this entertaining resource to educate children on the importance of similarities and differences, and to give them a unique look into the lives and everyday routines of other kids on earth. ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD: A little history of the world shows us that the importance of interconnectedness cannot be underestimated. This book is a treasure that combines the best of children's picture books with a taste of cultural studies sized just right for young readers. "Helps children understand the world more globally."--Charlotte News Observer Perfect for: Parents or teachers looking for children's books that explore the world Fans of National Geographic Kids magazine and other resources that explore geography and different world cultures Readers of books like Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters and Milo Imagines the World Pair with a child's world atlas to create an inspiring and educational gift Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781452150185 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Publication Date: 05-02-2017 Pages: 52 Product Dimensions: 9.20(w) x 12.10(h) x 0.50(d) Age Range: 4 - 8 YearsAbout the Author Matt Lamothe is one third of the award-winning design company ALSO as well as the coauthor of The Exquisite Book, The Where, the Why and the How, and The Who, the What, and the When. He lives in Chicago.
Are you traveling to China? Moving there? Or are you an armchair traveler? Here are 25 of the most interesting and informative non-fiction books on China.
\"This book shows the many ways people learn around the world\"--\nDiscover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are!
Focusing on Korea's sociohistorical and technocultural context, this work celebrates and recognizes the foundational role of Korean game culture in shaping global games and play-- | Author: Florence M. Chee | Publisher: Lexington Books | Publication Date: Apr 24, 2023 | Number of Pages: 136 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1793601399 | ISBN-13: 9781793601391
There is a great big world out there and it is beautiful! I want my children to understand that not only is the world a wonderful place, but that they are part of a big, global family. A big global family that is beautifully diverse and fascinating in all it has to offer. There are...Read More »
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Are you looking for diverse read alouds? Are you looking to celebrate a variety of languages, customs, and traditions? If so, this book list is for you!
Booklist of diverse and multicultural picture books. Children need to not only learn about new cultures, places, and traditions but they also need to be able to "see" themselves in a book.
These engaging books will introduce children of all ages to Mexico's history, art, and culture. Read these books for Hispanic Heritage Month or anytime!
Indian books for children are an incredible resource to learn about the country, its people and diverse communities around the globe. From history, gastronomy, faith and geography, Indian books for kids provide children with rich educational tools for global learning. Your family will love these 41
2007 Alan Merriam Prize presented by the Society for Ethnomusicology 2007 PEN/Beyond Margins Book Award Finalist Explores how the traditions of black music are intertwined in the games black girls grow up with When we think of African American popular music, our first thought is probably not of double-dutch: girls bouncing between two twirling ropes, keeping time to the tick-tat under their toes. But this book argues that the games black girls play--handclapping songs, cheers, and double-dutch jump rope--both reflect and inspire the principles of black popular musicmaking. The Games Black Girls Play illustrates how black musical styles are incorporated into the earliest games African American girls learn--how, in effect, these games contain the DNA of black music. Drawing on interviews, recordings of handclapping games and cheers, and her own observation and memories of gameplaying, Kyra D. Gaunt argues that black girls' games are connected to long traditions of African and African American musicmaking, and that they teach vital musical and social lessons that are carried into adulthood. In this celebration of playground poetry and childhood choreography, she uncovers the surprisingly rich contributions of girls' play to black popular culture. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780814731208 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: New York University Press Publication Date: 02-06-2006 Pages: 238 Product Dimensions: 8.84h x 6.66w x 0.56dAbout the Author Kyra D. Gaunt is associate professor of ethnomusicology at Baruch College-CUNY. She lectures nationally and internationally on African Americans and Africans in the U.S. She is also a jazz vocalist, songwriter and recording artist.
A fabulous list of books from around the world for little kid world citizens! Multicultural stories and folktales plus books on empathy and friendship.
Poetry helps kids experience playful fun with words and sounds! Discover our favorite diverse poetry books for kids that celebrate nature, play, culture, food, and more.
India is a country with a rich cultural heritage, and traditional games have played an important role in the lives of people for centuries. These games not only provided entertainment but also helped in developing physical and mental agility. Over the years, many traditional games have disappeared, but some have survived and continue to be ... Read more
Africa is not a country. From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and São Tomé and Príncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres. Unlike any other continent, it is divided into two almost equal lengths by the equator, and it is nearly as wide as it is long. Enter into the daily life of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent as experienced by children at home, at school, at work, and at play. "The title says it all. Instead of the 'vanishing tribes' view of one Africa with tourists from different countries photographing the animals and primitive people, this informative picture book celebrates the diversity of the 53 nations that make up the continent today. . . readers will want to go on from here to explore in depth particular countries that interest them. The essential differences and connections are here." --Booklist Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780761316473 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm) Publication Date: 08-01-2002 Pages: 48 Product Dimensions: 11.02h x 8.34w x 0.15d Age Range: 8 - 12 YearsAbout the Author Melnicove, Mark: - Mark Melnicove is an author, teacher, and director. He is based in Maine.Knight, Margy Burns: - Margy Burns Knight is a children's book author and educator based in Maine. She received the National Education Association's Author Illustrator Human and Civil Rights Award and the Children's Africana Book Award for Africa Is Not a Country.O'Brien, Anne Sibley: - Anne Sibley O'Brien is a children's book illustrator of over thirty-five picture books. A 2014 recipient of the Katahdin Award for lifetime achievement from the Maine Library Association, Anne is dedicated to diversity education and leadership training. She cofounded two projects featuring diverse books: I'm Your Neighbor Books, and the Diverse BookFinder. She lives with her husband on an island in Maine, and is the mother of two grown children and a grandmother of two.
This book offers a global perspective on the role food has played in shaping human societies, through both individual and collective identities. It integrates ethnographic and archaeological case studies from the European and Near Eastern Neolithic, Han China, ancient Cahokia, Classic Maya, the Inka and many other periods and regions, to ask how the meal in particular has acted as a social agent in the formation of society, economy, culture and identity. Drawing on a range of social theorists, Hastorf provides a theoretical toolkit essential for any archaeologist interested in foodways. Studying the social life of food, this book engages with taste, practice, the meal and the body to discuss power, identity, gender and meaning that creates our world as it created past societies. | Author: Christine A. Hastorf | Publisher: Cambridge University Press | Publication Date: Aug 02, 2018 | Number of Pages: 418 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback/Social Science | ISBN-10: 1316607259 | ISBN-13: 9781316607251
These children's books, videos, and fun facts are perfect for helping kids learn about New Zealand, either at home or in the classroom.
Learn about 8 interesting cultural festivals around the world including tomato flinging in Spain (La Tomatina) to the beautiful Lantern Festival in China.
Celebrate diversity and culture with this vast collection of multicultural books for children! Includes 60+ book lists, from toddlers through big kids.
Study China with this list of China books for kids. Perfect for a China unit study or reading Chinese folk tales with your kids or students.
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Take children on a book journey across Asia with this list of the best picture books set in Asian countries.
This post is the second in our series about books focused on world geography and world cultures. Part 1 focused on books about children around the world. This post will cover books that are focused more generally around cultures around the world. Part 3 focuses on books about languages and schools around the world. Books about Cultures around the World How People Live by DK Publishing and People Around the World by Anthony Mason. These very similar books are organized geographically. How People Live then focuses on different groups of people by culture, while People Around the World focuses on different groups of people by country or subcontinent. Both books share facts and photographs about people, their lives, and their culture. How People Live has a great two-page overview about each continent with different facts and statistics. I usually start a new continent unit by reading through the facts and giving the students a chance to guess about the statistics (such as the most commonly spoken languages or the country with the highest population). It tends to build a lot of excitement for learning more about each continent. If You Lived Here: Houses of the World by Giles Laroche. This book features fascinating cut-paper illustrations of houses around the world and throughout history. Each two-page spread contains a brief write-up about the house, its location, the time period, the types of materials used, and a fascinating fact. This could be a good resource for working on comparing and contrasting or discussing the influence of the environment on housing design and function. (The focus of a book like this is, of course, on houses that are unusual or unique, so it is worth adding to the discussion that many of these houses would not be considered typical for either the time or the location featured.) This series of books by photographer Peter Menzel is a fascinating look at people around the world that is suitable for older children (perhaps late elementary school and up). Material World: a global family portrait is a series about families around the world who are photographed with the entire contents of their houses in a single image. Each family was chosen for their similarity to the statistical "average" family in that country. This is a fascinating, albeit painful, look at inequality and wealth around the world. What the World Eats follows a similar premise, photographing families around the world with a week's worth of food. (This is the children's version of Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.) Comparative information is provided about recipes and costs, as well as facts about the country. This book is again a stark reminder of food shortage and inequality around the world. Powerful books, but they may be a little too much reality for younger students. Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris, photographs by Ken Heyman. This short picture book extolls the wonders of bread around the world, illustrated with photographs of children and adults around the world, as they make, sell, and eat bread in its many various forms. The text is very short and basic, which may make even middle elementary school kids think of this as a "baby" book, but it could work as a quick read aloud to generate conversation. (Again, same nitpick I have mentioned before, but the photographs are only identified as to country of origin in the back of the book, which is also where the captions are located.) This book is one in a series of "around the world" style books by this author-photographer duo. Other titles include Houses and Homes (Around the World); Hats, Hats, Hats; Tools; Loving (Around the World); and Shoes, Shoes, Shoes. (H/T Mandy at Enjoy and Embrace Learning.) Be My Neighbor by Maya Ajmera and John D. Ivanko. This book focuses on different aspects of neighborhoods and communities around the world. Each two-page spread features a different aspect including houses, schools, playgrounds, and many more. The text is a little bit generic and short, and the pictures are starting to look dated. This book would be a great concept for someone to update for older readers. (H/T Carrie at There is a Book for That.) Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday Challenge is hosted by Kid Lit Frenzy and is a weekly roundup of educator blogs that are sharing nonfiction picture books. Click the link to check out other nonfiction posts.
Check out these 15 books set in Latin America. Exploring a culture is always interesting and a great way to do that is to read stories set there.
Teach all about diversity - including culture, race, gender identities, special needs, religions, and more - with these diversity books for preschoolers.
Explore how kids around the world live and the common needs that unite them Children around the world live different lives from one another--different cultures, different geographic and socio-economic realities, differing access to health and education. Despite these differences, they all share common needs: the need to feel loved and protected, the need to have a place to live, the need to learn, to eat, to play, to share, and to dream for the future. Grounded in careful and extensive research, this book by best-selling author Susan Hughes introduces readers to kids from around the world and the lives they lead. The child-centered narrative and playful illustrations explore how education, family, free time, and other aspects of daily life look different depending on who you are and where you live. Perfect for fostering a global worldview, Same Here! encourages kids to draw connections to their own lives while learning about the experiences of others.
Travel to Japan by reading picture books and chapter books that are set in Japan and show Japanese culture and traditions. Books help kids learn about different countries and their cultures.
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Teach children about Japan with these wonderful children's books! Great for an elementary school classroom or a home library.
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Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world! This informative and fascinating illustrated book is perfect for learning how children live across the globe. In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. From Italy, Japan, Iran, and India to Peru, Uganda, and Russia, author Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Getting a glimpse into everyday routines across the culture map provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. GEOGRAPHY FOR KIDS: Children who love learning about new cultures and customs will find a world of fascination in these pages. From food to sports to daily chores, this wonderful nonfiction book for kids features delightful illustrations that are accompanied, in a final section, by photographs of the featured children with their families. THE WAY THINGS WORK: Inspired by his own travels, author-illustrator Matt Lamonthe created this entertaining resource to educate children on the importance of similarities and differences, and to give them a unique look into the lives and everyday routines of other kids on earth. ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD: A little history of the world shows us that the importance of interconnectedness cannot be underestimated. This book is a treasure that combines the best of children's picture books with a taste of cultural studies sized just right for young readers. "Helps children understand the world more globally."--Charlotte News Observer Perfect for: Parents or teachers looking for children's books that explore the world Fans of National Geographic Kids magazine and other resources that explore geography and different world cultures Readers of books like Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters and Milo Imagines the World Pair with a child's world atlas to create an inspiring and educational gift Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781452150185 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Publication Date: 05-02-2017 Pages: 52 Product Dimensions: 9.20(w) x 12.10(h) x 0.50(d) Age Range: 4 - 8 YearsAbout the Author Matt Lamothe is one third of the award-winning design company ALSO as well as the coauthor of The Exquisite Book, The Where, the Why and the How, and The Who, the What, and the When. He lives in Chicago.
