Meet Our New Student From Mexico

Meet Our New Student From Mexico
Author: Tamra Orr
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545749124

Kimberly her classmates and her teacher prepare to welcome Marisa a new student from Mexico by learning about her country its attractions customs and language. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.

Meet Our New Student From Quebec

Meet Our New Student From Quebec
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612286992

A new student is joining Elysa’s third-grade class from Quebec, Canada, where most people speak French. But there is a lot more she and her classmates will discover about this province north of the United States. Read about how two settlements on the St. Lawrence River in “New France,” as it was called, grew into large cities: the capital, Quebec City, and Montreal, which is the second largest city of French-speaking people after Paris, France. Find out how the people of Quebec keep their traditions alive, then join Elysa and her class in preparing a Quebec treat and welcoming a new student from Quebec. Bonjour! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

Meet Our New Student From Japan

Meet Our New Student From Japan
Author: Lori McManus
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612287026

Sakura Yamamoto, a girl from Japan, will soon join Allison’s third-grade class. The classmates excitedly learn about Sakura’s country so that they can help her feel welcome in the United States. They discover that modern Japan produces high-quality electronics and treasures the game of baseball. However, many ancient traditions like the Shinto religion, sumo wrestling, and taiko drumming maintain importance in this country made of 4,000 islands. The formal clothing, art, holiday customs, and food of Japan carry special meanings that honor nature, happiness, hard work, and long life. The traditional clear soup the students make and koi-nobori decorating Allison’s classroom will help Sakura feel at home! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

Meet Our New Student From Korea

Meet Our New Student From Korea
Author: Marylou Morano Kjelle
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545749094

Photographs maps and illustrations describe the land people culture and traditions of Korea.

Meet Our New Student From Haiti

Meet Our New Student From Haiti
Author: John A. Torres
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 154574906X

From afar, Haiti, a small country on the island of Hispaniola, seems like any other Caribbean paradise. There are lush jungles, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But a closer look at the island country reveals a stark glimpse into the third world. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The government is unstable, crime is rampant, education is for the lucky, and hope is hard to come by. Find out how the Haitian people overcome poverty, killer storms, and mudslides to celebrate a culture rich in French, Spanish, and African history when American schoolchildren Meet a New Student from Haiti.

Meet Our New Student From Colombia

Meet Our New Student From Colombia
Author: Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545749043

Camila a new student from Columbia by learning about her country its attractions customs and language and includes a recipe to make arepas and instructions for to create a collage.

Meet Our New Student From Israel

Meet Our New Student From Israel
Author: Laya Saul
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612289371

As soon as the teacher announced that a new student from Israel was joining their class, the kids were ready for a party! Stephanie and the others found out there was a lot to know about Israel before Ziv arrived. They heard about ancient stories, languages, and traditions that are alive today. High tech, nature, soldiers, and candy–there were so many things to explore. Yummy new foods and fun crafts filled the room on the day their new friend Ziv arrived from Israel.

Going to School Around the World

Going to School Around the World
Author: Melissa Koosmann
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2010-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612287050

Have you ever wondered how kids from other countries spend their time in school? In this lively addition to the Meet Our New Student series, follow a day at school for eight students from around the world. Compare the school day in Costa Rica, Turkey, Finland, Kenya, Thailand, Russia, Senegal, and rural Alaska in the United States. Based on interviews with people who live in the countries profiled, these fictionalized stories include true details about students in these countries, such as the subjects they study, the games they play at recess, the clothes they wear to school, the foods they eat, and what can happen when they misbehave. Follow the easy instructions for a traditional craft you can make for each country.

Meet Our New Student From Australia

Meet Our New Student From Australia
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612289363

A new student from Australia is joining Stacey's third grade class and everyone is curious. They want to know everything about the land "Down Under!" This country is home to kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Nearby in the Pacific Ocean is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest natural feature on the planet. Find out how people from Europe discovered Australia, and about the aboriginal people who were already living there. Then join Stacey and her class in preparing some "bikkies" and welcoming a New Student From Australia.

Meet Our New Student From Malaysia

Meet Our New Student From Malaysia
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545749108

A brief history of the people culture traditions and customs of the country of Malaysia.