Folk Toys Around the World and how to Make Them


Book Description

Introduces toys from various countries, gives directions for constructing them, and discusses the materials needed.




Toy Stories


Book Description

For over a year, the photographer and journalĀ­ist Gabriele Galimberti visited more than 50 countries and created colorful images of boys and girls in their homes and neighborhoods with their most prized possessions: their toys. From Texas to India, Malawi to China, Iceland, Morocco, and Fiji, Galimberti recorded the spontaneous and natural joy that unites kids despite their diverse backgrounds. Whether the child owns a veritable fleet of miniature cars or a single stuffed monkey, the pride that Galimberti captures is moving, funny, and thought provoking.




World Cultures Through Art Activities


Book Description

This text aims to introduce students to culture around the world through simple art activities, while building creativity and critical-thinking skills. It provides resources for teachers who want to develop their multicultural education programs using art projects. Each chapter provides a brief text on a chosen subject, and a list of reference sources with activities to present the topic. Introduce students to cultures around the world with simple art activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Chapters focus on China, Japan, India, Australia, Africa, Egypt, Israel, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Scandinavia, Mexico, American Indians, and Hawaii. A wonderful supplement to multicultural units.




Toys


Book Description

Explains how to make toys from many different countries such as bottletop snakes, apple dolls, and minikites.




Folk Toys Around the World and how to Make Them


Book Description

Introduces toys from various countries, gives directions for constructing them, and discusses the materials needed.




Learning about Cultures


Book Description

Experience African, Chinese, Jewish, Native American and other cultures through literature, celebrations, games and crafts. Each unit also includes an introduction, discussion of the culture's role in U.S. history, an extensive selection of recommended literature and a calendar presentation of significant events. The book concludes with a wonderful resource--reproducible illustrations of children from all the represented countries and cultures in native dress.




Storyteller


Book Description

Nearly four decades since its original publication, this book is still enhancing the revival of storytelling across the American landscape. Every person has a story




Simple Folk Instruments to Make and to Play


Book Description

Includes material on "rhythm sticks and rasps," bells, rattles, gongs, xylophones, thumb pianos, drums, stringed instruments, and flutes.




Toys from Around the World


Book Description

Did you know that Indian children play a board game called Goats and Tigers? The tigers have to capture other players' goats. Find out more in Toys from around the World, a Toys book.




Boys' Life


Book Description

Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.