Soare, Thomas F

Presents an introduction to the mythology of Pre-Columbian, Mexico describing how it integrated the natural and supernatural worlds and explaining the history of its prehistoric civilizations.

Examines the role of the Nile River in the development of Egypt, reviews the history of ancient Egypt, and looks at how Egyptians grew to depend upon the river for trade, technology, and agriculture.

Presents an introduction to how the French celebrate Bastille Day, tracing the history of the French Revolution and explaining why the common people of France revolted against the French government in 1789.

Follows a girl as she and her family prepare for her quinceanera celebration, a tradition observed by Mexican Roman Catholic girls on their occasion of their fifteenth birthdays, marking their arrival into womanhood.

Examines the traditions associated with Holy Week in Spain, looking at how Easter is celebrated with both reverence and joy.

Presents an introduction to the celebration of the Christmas holiday in France and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.

Presents excerpts from the writings of Henry David Thoreau with images of Walden Pond that explore Thoreau's inspiration.

Presents an introduction to Latin America, providing information on its geography, climate, crops, and products,and explaaining how the people who live there have adapted to its mountains, highland valleys, tropical rainforests, and deserts.

Examines the role of the Nile River in the development of Egypt, reviews the history of ancient Egypt, and looks at how Egyptians grew to depend upon the river for trade, technology, and agriculture.

Presents an introduction to how the French celebrate Bastille Day, tracing the history of the French Revolution and explaining why the common people of France revolted against the French government in 1789.