Meet Our New Student From Israel

As soon as the teacher announced that a new student from Israel was joining their class, the kids were ready for a party! Stephanie and the others found out there was a lot to know about Israel before Ziv arrived. They heard about ancient stories, languages, and traditions that are alive today. High tech, nature, soldiers, and candy–there were so many things to explore. Yummy new foods and fun crafts filled the room on the day their new friend Ziv arrived from Israel.

As soon as the teacher announced that a new student from Israel was joining their class, the kids were ready for a party! Stephanie and the others found out that there was a lot to know about Israel before Ziv arrived. They heard about ancient stories, languages, and traditions that are alive today. High tech, nature, soldiers, and candy-there were so many things to explore. Yummy new foods and fun crafts filled the room on the day their new friend Ziv arrived all the way from Israel. Book jacket.

Photographs maps and illustrations describe the land people culture and traditions of Korea.

Sakura Yamamoto, a girl from Japan, will soon join Allison’s third-grade class. The classmates excitedly learn about Sakura’s country so that they can help her feel welcome in the United States. They discover that modern Japan produces high-quality electronics and treasures the game of baseball. However, many ancient traditions like the Shinto religion, sumo wrestling, and taiko drumming maintain importance in this country made of 4,000 islands. The formal clothing, art, holiday customs, and food of Japan carry special meanings that honor nature, happiness, hard work, and long life. The traditional clear soup the students make and koi-nobori decorating Allison’s classroom will help Sakura feel at home! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

A brief history of the people culture traditions and customs of the country of Malaysia.

Nicaragua is a land of baseball and beautiful beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and smoking volcanoes. The rich history of this small Central American country contributes to a blend of different cultures, including those of the Spanish settlers, native Indians, and others. Its vibrant history also includes political strife from civil wars, protests, and military intervention by the United States. Join Danny and his fourth-grade classmates as they explore the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country to prepare for the arrival of Ramon, a new student from Nicaragua. Best of all, find out how to make gallopinto, then paint a clay piggy bank you can make yourself. Hola, Ramon! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)

From afar, Haiti, a small country on the island of Hispaniola, seems like any other Caribbean paradise. There are lush jungles, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But a closer look at the island country reveals a stark glimpse into the third world. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The government is unstable, crime is rampant, education is for the lucky, and hope is hard to come by. Find out how the Haitian people overcome poverty, killer storms, and mudslides to celebrate a culture rich in French, Spanish, and African history when American schoolchildren Meet a New Student from Haiti.

Mayowa Adewale, an eight-year-old girl from Nigeria, will join Julie’s third-grade class next week. Julie and her classmates are determined to learn all they can about Nigeria in order to welcome Mayowa to the United States. They discover that Nigeria is a land of many peoples and cultures. The “giant of Africa” is a land of rain forests and savannas, villages and modern cities, and home to 135 million people who speak over 250 different languages. The students learn how to prepare Mayowa’s favorite food, dodo, and make a Nigerian mask. Kaabo, Mayowa!

Kimberly her classmates and her teacher prepare to welcome Marisa a new student from Mexico by learning about her country its attractions customs and language. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.

Camila a new student from Columbia by learning about her country its attractions customs and language and includes a recipe to make arepas and instructions for to create a collage.