From Italian carnival masks to Egyptian jewelry,a fantastic collection of Earth-spanning activities Kids Around the World Create! is an excellent way for parents and teachers to introduce children to dozens of diverse cultures from around the world and throughout history. Each of the projects and activities in this collection is original, fun to do, and accompanied by a host of interesting facts about the culture. Author Arlette Braman helps kids recognize the similarities between cultures as well as appreciate the value of diversity. Perfect in the classroom or at home, the many multicultural projects include making an Egyptian bead necklace, designing an Amazonian Indian headdress, sculpting an Inuit spirit figure, and many more. * Includes original activities from many countries, including India, Ghana, Japan, Korea, and Mexico * All projects can be done with easy-to-find and inexpensive materials

 

This is volume 6 in Kids Around the World .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by John Wiley and Sons Ltd .

ARLETTE N. BRAMAN, a former teacher and developer of international thematic units for students, has written articles for such magazines as The Friend, Pen & Ink, and Manic Moms.

This book has the following chapters: Eye Dazzlers. Never Forget. Good Luck Always. Hold Everything. Masters of Disguise. It's Party Time. Read These Books to Learn More. Glossary. Index.