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The ancient Africans
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Virginia Schomp |
"A retelling of several ancient African myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of various peoples of Africa"--Provided by publisher. |
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America is also Irish
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Robert N. Webb |
Traces the causes of Irish immigration to the United States and describes the social, economic, and cultural contributions of this immigrant group to their new country. |
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Multiethnic teens and cultural identity
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Bárbara Cruz |
Discusses the many issues facing teens of multiethnic descent, including discrimination and the search for ethnic identity in an unsympathetic culture. |
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America's people
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Lynn M. Stone |
Discusses how the various ethnic groups that settled in the United States throughout its history contributed to the evolution of a distinctly American character. |
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People of New York
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Stewart, Mark |
Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B. Anthony, George Gershwin, and Jackie Robinson. |
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Aboriginal art of Australia
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Carol Finley |
Describes the art of the Australian Aborigines including rock painting and engraving as well as sand and bark painting; also discusses the symbolism found in these works. |
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Cultures of the world
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Odile Breaud |
Describes the surroundings, daily life, traditions, and customs of people living all around the world. |
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The Hmong
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Dolly Brittan |
Introduces the history, language, religion, and customs of the people that originated in China and now live in other areas of Southeast Asia as well. |
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Hutu and Tutsi
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Aimable Twagilimana |
Surveys the culture, history, and contemporary life of the two groups involved in the tragic civil war in Rwanda, the Hutu and the Tutsi. |
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Mossi
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Kibibi Mack-Williams |
Describes the history, surroundings, politics, customs, religion, and current situation of the Mossi people, who live in the West African country of Burkina Faso. |
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Ethnic America
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D. J. Herda |
Presents an overview of the history and contributions of major ethnic groups that shaped America yesterday and continue to change the American scene today. Discusses the social, economic, and politi… |
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San
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Megan Biesele |
Surveys the history, culture, and contemporary life of the San people of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Angola, and South Africa. |
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Malinke
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C. Onyeka Nwanunobi |
Discusses the history, culture, religion, traditions, and daily life of the Malinke, West African people who live in the Manding Highlands near the upper Niger River. |
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Ejagham
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Ute Röschenthaler |
A look at the culture, history, and contemporary life of the Ejagham people of the Cross River area of Cameroon and Nigeria. |
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Zulu
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Zolani Ngwane |
Surveys the culture, history, and contemporary life of the Zulu people of South Africa. |
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Khoekhoe
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F. N. Anozie |
An introduction to the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Khoekhoe, also known as Khoikhoi or Khoi, people of southern Africa. |
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Wurley and wommera
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Janet Mathews |
Recreates the daily life of the aborigines of Australia including their behavior, tools, weapons, fights, and battles, as well as their history. |
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The Lebanese in America
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Elsa Marston |
A survey of Lebanese immigration to the United States with a discussion of the contributions made by Lebanese to various areas of American life. |
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The San of Africa
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Linda Parker |
Describes the history, culture, modern and traditional economies, religion, family life, and language of southern Africa's San people, as well as the region in which they live and their struggle to m… |
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Whoever You Are
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Mem Fox,Leslie Staub |
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love. |
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