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A pack of 6 international inquiry-based readers covering the PYP transdisciplinary theme of 'Who we are' for Level 10, designed to support comprehension and oral language and to motivate learners to develop important inquiry-based reading strategies.

Author Barbara Sheen provides readers with careful explanations that provide insight into what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is, what causes it, how people live with it, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. Features include primary and secondary source quotations, charts, graphs, sidebars, annotated bibliographies, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about other cultures is through their food. This book takes us to Australia, where the daily fare features beef, lamb, veal, and sausage BBQ and unique varieties of sandwiches. The tradition of drinking tea with biscuits and scones is discussed, as well as popular national treats such as Tim-Tam and ANZAC biscuits, Lamington cakes, and the elegant meringue dessert Pavlova, which some say was invented in Australia.

Feijoada is one of Brazil''s favorite dishes, which is a bean stew made with pork and rice. Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about Brazil offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country''s featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Food for festas, tasty snacks, and healthy drinks will delight your readers.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about other cultures is through their food. This book takes us to Egypt, where the daily fare includes koshari, taamiya or falafel, and skewered dishes like kebabs, kofta, and shawarma. The national dishes ful (a creamy bean dish) and moloukheyah (a green soup) are described, as well as the special Kahk cookies made to commemorate Ramadan. Simple and delicious recipes are provided for hummus, lentil soup, ful medames, stuffed dates, and basboosa.

Founded in 980 B.C., Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Ethiopia. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Ethiopia by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources. Readers start with the basics, then learn about favorite foods, coffees, and snacks, then enjoy a rich look at special occasion recipes.

This vibrant volume introduces Germany and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, eating habits, and food sources. While learning about and creating the foods of Germany, readers learn fascinating details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Readers learn about the three most important ingredients, and learn about sandwiches, sweets, holiday treats, and food that satisfies the hearty German appetite.

India is the largest producer of spices in the world. Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about India offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country''s featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Readers learn about India''s colorful, fragrant, and delicious foods, from simple tasty snacks to meals served to honored guests.

One of the most popular dishes of Kenya is Nayama Choma. It is served with vegetables for a perfect meal. Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about Kenya offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country''s featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Readers will be fascinated by this land of contrast, its many influences, and its culture.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about other cultures is through their food. This book takes us to the five nations of Scandinavia: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. There the daily fare includes gravalax (cured salmon), smorrebrod (thick open-faced sandwiches), pea soup, pancakes, and appelkaka (apple cake). Traditional Christmas foods are discussed, as well as the tradition of the fika (or "going out for coffee") and the well-known, huge buffets called smorgasbords. Simple, delicious recipes are provided for oat porridge with strawberry preserves, a roast beef smorrebrod, pea soup, and strawberry cream cake.

Spain makes 44 percent of the world''s olive oil, which is more than twice that of Italy. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Spain. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Spain by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources. Readers will enjoy the fresh healthy ingredients, round-the-clock treats, and special foods of Spain.

This culinary cultural guidebook introduces the Caribbean and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, eating habits, and food sources. While learning about and creating the foods of the Caribbean, readers learn fascinating details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs.

Do your readers know that Corned beef is strictly an American invention, and that the Irish don''t eat it to celebrate St. Patrick''s Day? Author Barbara Sheen treats readers to a scrumptious blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Ireland. Sidebars feature engaging country factoids as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

The main staples of Peruvian food are rice, potatoes, chicken, pork, lamb, and Peruvian hot pepper. Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about Peru offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country''s featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs.

Readers are treated to more than the delight of learning, this book about Cuba offers a rich array of culinary and cultural elements. While creating their own versions of the country''s featured recipes, readers will also learn unforgettable details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Includes recipes for picadillo, marquitas, and tres leches cake.

This culinary cultural guidebook explores Korea by way of its foods, cooking traditions, eating habits, and food sources. While learning about and creating the foods of Korea, readers learn fascinating details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Includes recipes for bulgogi, pajeon, and seaweed soup.

This vibrant volume introduces Chile and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, eating habits, and food sources. While learning about and creating the foods of Chile, readers learn fascinating details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Holidays, fiestas, and tea time are richly explained.

At the Afghan table, food is communal and shared by everyone. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Afghanistan. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Afghanistan by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources. The chapter on tea and snacks will intrigue readers.

Whale, puffin, and dried fish are staples in the Icelandic diet, but also enjoyed is fermented shark and sheep''s head. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Iceland. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Iceland by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources.

The British eat over 11.5 billion sandwiches every year. Author Barbara Sheen treats readers to a scrumptious blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of England. Sidebars feature engaging country factoids as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Rice dishes and kebabs feature prominently in Pakistan cuisine. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Pakistan. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Pakistan by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources.

This vibrant volume introduces Poland and its culture by way of its foods, cooking traditions, eating habits, and food sources. While learning about and creating the foods of Poland, readers learn fascinating details about its geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs. Readers will be intrigued by what the land has to offer, its delicious and hearty foods, its pastries, and holiday foods.

Israeli children are less likely to have peanut allergies, partially because they are eating Bamba, which is a popular Israeli peanut snack. Serve your readers with a delectable blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Israel. While executing authentic kid-friendly recipes, readers will learn about Israel by way of its foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources. Readers will become well acquainted with the land of milk and honey.

Author Barbara Sheen examines the historical and cultural forces behind Canada''s diverse culinary tradition, including contributions from Canada''s First Nations, French, and British background. Key ingredients include fish and seafood, meat, bread, hearty soups and chowders. Canada produces 85 percent of the world''s maple syrup; how the syrup is gathered from maple trees and prepared in sugar shacks is explored. Feasts for Canadian Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations are explained. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Author Barbara Sheen examines Indonesia''s culinary tradition. Key ingredients, curry-based classics, and feasts for Ramadan and other special occasions are explored, as well as the spices, chili peppers, rice, fish, seafood, and vegetables that serve as the backbone of Indonesian cooking. The author describes how the popular condiment sambal is made, as well as favorite dishes like nasi goring, gado gado, sate, and rending. Popular snacks such as Bakso, Onde-onde, and serabi are described. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Author Barbara Sheen examines South Africa''s culinary tradition. Favorite ingredients, such as corn, water blommetjie, pickled fruits and vegetables, fish, and wild game, are described. The author explains favorite dishes like umphokoqo, bobotie, bredies, bunny chow, and potjies. Popular snacks such as koeksisters, rooibos tea, melk terts, and konfyt are also described. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Author Barbara Sheen examines the cuisine of Colombia and its relationship to the culture of the country. Everyday favorite foods are described as well as dishes that are prepared for special occasions. Sidebars feature engaging country information as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions.

Author Barbara Sheen treats readers to a scrumptious blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Ghana. Sidebars feature engaging country factoids as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions. Everyday favorite foods are described as well as dishes that are prepared for special occasions.

Danica Patrick was the first woman to hold the lead in the Indianapolis 500 and has been awarded the Most Popular Driver award by the IndyCar Series for five consecutive years. This compelling edition covers her childhood, early interest in becoming a racecar driver, and the challenges she faced as she pursued her dream.