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Adventures In Culture All around the world Animals around the world Around the world Folktales of the world (New York, N.Y.) Political and diplomatic history of the modern world Stories around the world Tell me a story (Audio) ; 1 Traditions around the world Traditions around the worldSummary: Eight multicultural folktales from the popular syndicated newspaper feature Tell me a story transport listeners from the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, where legendary heroes, mythical maidens and talented tricksters weave their magic.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Press Syndicate 2006
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD J FRICasey, Dawn
Summary: "A collection of 18 winter-themed folktales from around the world and fully illustrated"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: "Long before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics. Enjoy this collection of all four volumes."--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC JOHJackson, Tom
Summary: With an abundance of fun and informative facts, this oversize volume provides young readers with a fascinating introduction to horses. Vibrant, large-scale photography provides an inside look at these popular animals in their natural habitats around the world. Features such as location maps, scaled-size comparisons, and statistics give readers further insights into the animals' world, while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A+, Smart Apple Media 2015
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Summary: "This book shows the many ways people learn around the world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J371 MALCosson, M. J.
Summary: Examines several of the ways in which wishes are made in various parts of the world, including blowing dandelion fluff, tossing coins in water, and tying pieces of cloth to trees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 390 COSBerry, Holly
Summary: A retelling of some classic fables from Aesop, as they are related around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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Summary: Readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Germany.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All GerMalaspina, Ann
Summary: A simple look at how New Year is celebrated in some places around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2614 MALBruchac, James.
Summary: Twenty-four Native American legends and tales from across the United States capture a wide range of belief systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape, Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold tales, each with an informative introduction, range from creation stories and animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and sacrifice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.089 BRUAxelrod-Contrada, Joan
Summary: Explores several of the traditions surrounding Halloween and All Souls' Day around the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.2 CONMeister, Cari
Summary: Retells the classic German tale of Rapunzel in the tower, along with the similar tales of Clotilde from the Philippines, and Petrosinella from Italy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 MEICopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 MEIShannon, George.
Summary: Fourteen brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 SHASummary: Peppa, her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig set off to the park to celebrate the beginning of the summer holidays. But when their car breaks down, Miss Rabbit lends them her plane for the day and they get swept off on an adventure all around the world.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV PEPSummary: "From Buenos Aires to Barcelona, Mississippi to Mauritania, this collection demonstrates the influence of the blues on musicians in every corner of the world"--Container.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Putumayo World Music 2006
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES PUTSummary: The post Cold War era began with a decade of conflicts often mediated by the United States as the world's only remaining superpower. The September 11 terrorist attacks, however, marked the dawning of a new era. The United States became preoccupied by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, while around the world, new challenges and threats emerged: a more assertive Russia, an increasingly powerful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 909 POSBiskup, Agnieszka
Summary: "On November 14, 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set out on the trip of a lifetime. Equipped with just one small bag of necessities, she planned to circle the globe in a mere 75 days. In a time of steamships, locomotives, and horse-drawn carriages, few thought she could do it. But bravery and determination carried her through. How did Bly complete her historic journey, and what is its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BLYBurna Boy
Contents: I told them -- Normal -- On form -- Sittin' on top of the world / feat. 21 Savage -- Tested, approved & trusted -- Cheat on me feat. Dave -- Virgil -- Big 7 -- Dey play -- City boys -- Giza / feat. Seyi Vibez -- Jewels -- If I'm lying -- Thanks / feat. J. Cole -- Talibans II / Burna Boy, Byron Messia.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD REGGAE BURSummary: Boy superhero Whyatt and friends lead young children on adventures around the world, teaching them about geography and helping them learn to read.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2012
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2 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SUPMindless Behavior (Musical group)
Contents: All Around The World (4:09) -- Keep Her On The Low (3:08) -- Used To Be (3:56) -- I Lean (4:41) -- Pretty Girl (3:58) -- I'm Falling (4:00) -- Ready For Love (3:23) -- Band-Aid (3:16) -- Forever (3:51) -- Video (3:47) -- Brightside (4:22).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Streamline Records / Interscope 2013
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Ehmann, Mary Pat
Summary: "It may seem obvious to adults, but many young readers don't yet know that all cultures have the same kinds of activities. We all cook, we all entertain ourselves, we all wear things, we all transport ourselves, we all sleep, and much more. This important book allows readers to journey around the world and cultivate an early interest in the global community they belong to by understanding how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.702 EHMDenver, John.
Summary: "John Denver is one of the most successful and best loved recording artists of the 20th century. His easy going manner, fine voice, superb songwriting and dedication to environmental issues all combined to build a huge global fanbase that has continued to grow since his untimely death in a plane crash in 1997"--Eagle-Rock.com.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Eagle Rock Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC AROBowie, David.
Contents: Width of a circle -- All the madmen -- Black country rock --After all -- Running gun blues -- Saviour machine -- She shook me cold -- The man who sold the world -- The supermen -- Bonus tracks: Lightning frightening -- Holy holy -- Moonage daydream -- Hang onto yourself.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Rykodisc 1990