{"product_id":"celebrate-connections-among-cultures-paperback","title":"Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJan Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJan Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery culture has its own special traditions and reasons for celebrating. People in the Australian Outback walk on a dream journey, connecting with their past. In Bali, dancers perform a graceful Legong dance, telling an ancient story. And in the United States we watch fireworks, marking the birth of our country.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt first glance these practices seem quite different from each other, but they are actually much more alike than most people may realize. In \u003ci\u003eCelebrate!\u003c\/i\u003e readers travel to communities near and far, and explore the essence of celebrations the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith striking photographs and engaging text, photojournalist Jan Reynolds presents a refreshing look at the similarities among cultural traditions around the world. Readers will be captivated as they discover the universal connections people share when they celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. All seven books in her Vanishing Cultures series of photo-essays for children were recognized as Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, and she is also the author of \u003ci\u003eCelebrate! Connections Among Cultures\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOnly the Mountains Do Not Move\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lion Queens of India.\u003c\/i\u003e Reynolds holds the world record for women's high altitude skiing, was part of the first expedition to circumnavigate Mount Everest, and performed a solo crossing of the Himalayas. She lives with her family in Stowe, Vermont. Please visit her on the web at janreynolds.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 7 x 8.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765533212960,"sku":"9781600604522","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ad42f7e19df539cda7d57b998de75cbe.webp?v=1780272947","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/celebrate-connections-among-cultures-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}