Introduction -- Exploring the United States of America / Iditarod Trail sled dog race -- Grand Canyon National Park -- Golden Gate Bridge -- Kennedy Space Center -- Lei Day Festival -- Mardi Gras, New Orleans -- Chaco Culture National Historic Park -- Statue of Liberty -- Oregon Trail -- The Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park -- Mount Rushmore National Memorial -- Vaqueros and American cowboys -- The White House ; Exploring other countries / San people, formerly known as the Bushmen of South Africa -- Aborigines indigenous people -- Amazon Rainforest -- Moon Festival -- Son Cubano music -- Eiffel Tower -- Holi Festival -- Ziggurats of Ancient Mesopotamia -- Saint Patrick's Day -- Cherry Blossom Festival -- Day of the Dead -- Trans-Siberian Railway
Summary:
Need a way to spark your children's interest in the history, geography, events, and landmarks around the world, while encouraging creativity, collaboration and critical thinking? Kirker helps you take them around the world with picture books, each accompanied by suggestions for projects and crafts. From the Iditarod Trail to the White House, from the Amazon rainforest to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you'll find programming tips, trivia, and more in each two-to-three page spread. -- adapted from introduction
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.