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Iceland is a country full of unique traditions some stemming from its Norse heritage and others from religious observances. Readers will learn about the interesting cultural traditions of Iceland, from distinctive food festivals to family traditions, as well as holidays connected to traditional myths and stories. Topics also include Icelandic celebrations of familiar holidays such as Easter and Christmas.
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This book examines the holidays and traditions in Vietnam, which include colorful festivals that celebrate meaningful lunar calendar days and unique family traditions. Dynamic images, concise fact boxes, and clear text introduce readers to the traditional foods, clothing, and other practices used to celebrate holidays in Vietnam. Readers will also find out about Vietnamese folklore and religious practices.
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This interesting book describes the holidays and traditions in the Netherlands that celebrate important dates in history, religion, royal ceremonies, and changes in the seasons. Young readers will discover the unique traditions of the Dutch people as they celebrate familiar holidays such as Christmas and Easter, and family occasions such as weddings and birthdays.
26) Smelling
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"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how smelling works and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of smell"--
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From the Oktoberfest folk festival to Christmas markets, Germany has many unique traditions celebrated with traditional foods, rituals, and music. This exciting title follows a year of holidays and festivals that honor religious, historic, and family traditions celebrated by Germans.
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This engaging book takes readers through a year of holidays and traditions in Poland. Many of the country s holidays are based on Catholic holy days but traditional Polish customs, clothing, and food remain at the center of every occasion. Colorful images and clear text also help readers discover traditions and holidays unique to Poland, such as harvest festivals and family traditions.
33) Tasting
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"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how tasting works and the different types of tastes in our food"--
35) Hearing
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"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how hearing works and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of hearing"--
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"Italy has been the center of the Roman Catholic Church for hundreds of years. Many of the country's traditions and holidays today are based on religious holy days. This interesting book describes national holidays in Italy that mark such events as religious festivals, as well as important historic events such as the country's independence. Other traditional celebrations featured include food festivals and family occasions"--
39) Touching
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"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how the brain senses touch and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of touch"--
40) Seeing
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"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how seeing works and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of sight"--
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