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Kalman, Bobbie.

What is culture? / Bobbie Kalman. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009. - 32 pages; colour illustrations; 27 cm. - Our multicultural world . - Kalman, Bobbie. Our multicultural world. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

What is culture? -- Continents and countries -- What is history? -- The story of you -- Different beliefs -- The culture of clothing -- Tasting culture -- Music and dance -- Celebrating culture -- Sports -- The culture of art -- Our multicultural world -- Fun with culture -- The culture of peace.

Culture is the way people live. It is the languages they speak, the clothes they wear, the foods they eat, the stories they write or tell, their art and history, the kinds of buildings they construct, the way they work and spend their free time, and the religions they follow. Culture is also music, dance, sports, customs, and traditions. Suggested level: primary. An introduction to cultural elements of societies, including religion, fashion and dress, foodways, arts, and sports.

ISBN: 9780778746508 (pbk. : alk. paper) 077874650X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778746355 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778746356 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009002054

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Culture--Juvenile literature.
Manners and customs--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 306