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Sirens and Smoke: Firefighter's Folklore
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States? Do you know who the first woman firefighter was? Or did you know that firefighters trace their heritage back to the knights of the Crusades? Sirens and Smoke is full of stories of bravery and tradition. You''ll read …
Black Cats and White Wedding Dresses: Folk Customs
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon? Did you ever hear that three spiders crawling on the wall are a sign you will soon hear of a death? Or did you know that if rabbits play in a dusty road, rain is on its way? These beliefs are folk customs found in North America. …
You're It! Tag, Red Rover, and Other Folk Games
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon? Do you and your friends play jump rope, play hide-and-go-seek, or play Red Rover? If you did, then you were enjoying a folk game. Learn more about these games, including the long history behind: • face cards • tag • hide-and-go-seek • some board …
Both Puerto Rican and American
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Abraham Rodriquez speaks for many Puerto Ricans when he writes, "Of course I''m Puerto Rican. I am also American. I''m both." Puerto Rican Americans have created a rich culture that spans two places and two identities. Many travel back and forth between the island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. …
Latino American Civil Rights
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Americans with darker skin colors have often faced discrimination in the United States. Hispanic Americans, like other minority groups, have had to fight to be treated fairly. Today, there are millions of Hispanics in the country, spread across every state of the nation. They are the fastest …
Latino Americans and Their Jobs
E-bok, 2014
130 kr
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In the United States, people of all different backgrounds live together. Today, more than one in eight people in the United States are Hispanic, and Latino communities are an important part America. Hispanic Americans are people from different lands, cultures, and backgrounds. Many come to the …
Latinos Today
E-bok, 2014
133 kr
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Did you know that José is the most popular name for baby boys in both California and Texas? Or that tacos are nearly as popular as hamburgers? More and more, the tastes and flavors of Hispanic culture play a role in American life. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos will make up two-thirds …
