When Christopher Columbus arrived on Cuba's shores in 1492, he nicknamed it "the Pearl of the Antilles." He was amazed by the beauty of the island's sandy beaches, its forests thick with palm More →

Cuda of the Celts helps a frightened Roman boy, Marcus, she finds hiding in the undergrowth. But will he ever be able to repay her kindness? Fantastic facts about the Romans inside. Learn to More →

Ruled for many years by European countries, Argentina's traditions today are a blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Italian cultural traditions. This colorful book describes the holidays and… More →

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population… More →

A nation with Spanish, African, Asian, and Caribbean roots, Cuba's people celebrate their diversity with a range of cultural traditions. From celebrated Cuban music and dance to legends and… More →

The French calendar is filled with fêtes, or festivals, which are celebrated with tasty food, colorful decorations, wonderful music, and exciting games. This informative book looks at… More →

Greek culture has influenced many other cultures around the globe for thousands of years. Many of the cultural traditions celebrated in Greece today have been passed down through the… More →

Iceland is a country full of unique traditions - some stemming from its Norse heritage and others from religious observances. Readers will learn about the interesting cultural traditions of… More →

Italy has been the center of the Roman Catholic Church for hundreds of years. Many of the country's traditions and holidays today are based on religious holy days. This interesting book… More →

This engaging book takes readers through a year of holidays and traditions in Poland. Many of the country's holidays are based on Catholic holy days - but traditional Polish customs,… More →