Marco+Polo

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//Open Your Eyes// --Writers view of things that forced them to see a change. The Adventures of Marco Polo Book of Peoples of the World.

Film "Babies" Books from other Cutures > by Maya Ajmera, Anna Rhesa Versola, Marian Wright Edelman > by Ann Morris, Ken Heyman (Illustrator), Ken Hayman (Photographer) > by Susan Elizabeth Copsey, Barnabas Kindersley, Anabel Kindersley, Harry Belafonte > by Susan Milord > by Carole S. Angell > by Anabel Kindersley (Contributor), Barnabas Kindersley (Photographer)
 * //Children from Australia to Zimbabwe: A Photographic Journey Around the World//
 * //Houses and Homes (Around the World Series)//
 * //Children Just Like Me//
 * //Hands Around the World: 365 Creative Ways to Encourage Cultural Awareness and Global Respect (Williamson Kids Can! Series)//
 * //Celebrations Around the World: A Multicultural Handbook//
 * //Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!//

> > A book that may help you with recipe ideas is //The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook: Food & Fun Around the World (Williamson Kids Can! Series)// written by Deanna F. Cook and illustrated by Michael P. Kline. > > Some resources that may be helpful for craft ideas are //The Kids' Multicultural Art Book: Art & Craft Experiences from Around the World (Williamson Kids Can! Series)// written by Alexandra M. Terzian or //Kids Around the World Create!: The Best Crafts and Activities from Many Lands// written by Arlette N. Braman and illustrated by Jo-Ellen Bosson. >
 * 1) Explore culinary traditions from other countries and cultures. Have each student make a recipe from another culture and bring it to class to share. Discuss other culinary traditions and how they are similar or different to your own.
 * 1) Explore decorating traditions from other cultures and countries. These decorations can be made and used to decorate the classroom. Take the time to discuss which culture uses this tradition, for example how important origami is to people in Japan.
 * 1) Explore entertainment and games from other cultures and countries. Take a look at //The Multicultural Game Book// (Grades 1-6) by Louise Orlando. Play some of the games from other cultures. Are they similar to any games that you are familiar with or are they completely new to you?
 * 1) Explore the holidays and traditions celebrated by different countries and cultures. How are they different from those you celebrate? When are they celebrated? Are you familiar with this holiday or is it completely new to you?