A Sampling of My 'Single Concept Books' Bread Bread Bread Bread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures and colors are as varies as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as well as an informative look at an important food that everyone agrees is as necessary as water and air.  Hats A hat can say a lot about where you come from, what you are doing, and who you are. This photographic look at hats from all over the world also provides a look at the faces of the people who wear them, the places they live in, how they work and play. There are many reasons for covering the head. Sometimes it is an act of respect of worship, sometimes it is for protection, and sometimes it means nothing more than wearing something pretty. Whatever the reason for wearing a hat, you can be sure it tells us something about human nature.  Families Some children live with their mothers and fathers. Others have stepparents or live with just one parents. Still others live with grandparents or foster families or are adopted by parents who chose them specially. But all children, all around the wrold, are part of families-big and small, loving, sharing, and caring for one another. This look at all kinds of families from all over the world helps young children begin think about the families they belong to, as it gives them a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures.  Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes, shoes, all kinds of shoes-shoes for dancing and climbing, for riding and walking, for work and for play. All over the world, in lands near and far, there are shoes that are right for wherever you are. This photographic look at shoes invites children on a trip around the world and provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures.  Loving From one country to the next-even from one region of the United States to the next-people may wear different clothes, eat different foods, play different games. But all over the world, they show their love for others in the same ways-by holding, helping, feeding, talking, listening, teaching, sharing. This photographic look at loving, around our nation and around our world, provides a glimpse into a rich variety of cultures, reminding us that our similarities are much more important than our differences.  Tools All around the world, people use tools-for cutting, for digging, for pounding, for cooking, for cleaning, even for eating. This photographic look at tools from all over the world also gives readers a look at the people who use them, the places they live, and the cultures that surround them.  Houses & Homes The world is full of houses. Big ones and little ones. Houses that move and houses that stay. Houses built from wood or stone or straw or mud or almost anything at all. This photographic look at houses around the world gives children a glimpse into a rich variety of cultures and customs. |
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