Meet Our New Student From Mexico

Meet Our New Student From Mexico

Author: Tamra Orr

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1545749124

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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

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1545749167

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Bonjour Jeremy! Elysa her classmates and her teacher prepare to welcome Jeremy a new student from Quebec by learning about his country and its culture. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.


Meet Our New Student From Japan

Meet Our New Student From Japan

Author: Lori McManus

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1545749086

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Allison and the other students in her third grade class learn many things about Japan while they prepare to welcome a new student from that country.


Meet Our New Student From Mali

Meet Our New Student From Mali

Author: Oludamini Ogunnaike

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1545749116

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Fatou Toure, a young girl from Mali, will be joining David s class next week. David and his classmates are determined to learn everything they can about Mali in order to welcome their new classmate. They learn that Mali is a land rich in history, with many different peoples and cultures. The varied country can claim deserts, forests, lions, hippos, gold, ancient and modern cities, and some of the world s greatest music. The students learn how to prepare Fatou s favorite snack, bene, and make a Malian Kanaga mask. I Bisimilla, Fatou!


Meet Our New Student From India

Meet Our New Student From India

Author: Khadija Ejaz

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1545749078

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Jai Singh, an eight-year-old boy from India, will join Colleen s third-grade class next week. Colleen and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about India in order to welcome Jai to the United States. They embark on a quest that takes them from the echoes of ancient India to the dizzying hustle-and-bustle of what is today the world's largest democracy. Once the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire, independent India is now home to over a billion people who make the nation a kaleidoscope of diverse languages, religions, clothing, art, and food. The students learn about the ancient saints and Bollywood superstars from the land of the Taj Mahal as they greet Jai with mango lassis and beautiful diyas!


Meet Our New Student From Nicaragua

Meet Our New Student From Nicaragua

Author: John A. Torres

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1545749140

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Nicaragua is a land of baseball and beautiful beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and smoking volcanoes. The rich history of this small Central American country contributes to a blend of different cultures, including those of the Spanish settlers, native Indians, and others. Its vibrant history also includes political strife from civil wars, protests, and military intervention by the United States. Join Danny and his fourth-grade classmates as they explore the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country to prepare for the arrival of Ramon, a new student from Nicaragua. Best of all, find out how to make gallopinto, then paint a clay piggy bank you can make yourself. Hola, Ramon! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)


Meet Our New Student From Haiti

Meet Our New Student From Haiti

Author: John A. Torres

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 154574906X

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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 Zambia

Meet Our New Student From Zambia

Author: John A. Torres

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1545749191

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Danny Parker and his fourth-grade classmates in rural New York are excited to meet Franco, a boy who will be joining their school from Zambia. Their teacher prepares nshima and pineapple chutney, and the students weave baskets to prepare for his arrival. They also learn that Zambia is a rare landlocked country where people can see lions, rhinos, and elephants. It is home to such wondrous sites as Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Zambia was once one of the major copper-producing nations in the world. But a poor economy and a deadly disease have caused a lot of despair in Zambia, as they have throughout much of Africa. Danny and his friends are eager to welcome Franco to their school, where he will have a chance to rebuild his life after AIDS devastated his family. (Recipe and craft instructions included.)


Meet Our New Student From Korea

Meet Our New Student From Korea

Author: Marylou Morano Kjelle

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 1545749094

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