Cultural Traditions in Australia (Cultural Traditions in My World) - Hardcover

Aloian, Molly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 077877516X ISBN 13: 9780778775164

Publisher: Crabtree Classics, 2012

Synopsis

Australia's culture is an interesting mix of ancient traditions passed down by the native peoples, as well as the traditions and culture of England, where most of its immigrant population came from. This interesting book describes how British influence and the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of indigenous peoples have developed into many of the lively and colorful festivals celebrated today. Young readers will also learn how the Australian people celebrate family occasions.

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From Booklist:

Ever heard of Coptic Christmas? How about National Wattle Day? If that’s a no and a no, look to the titles in the Cultural Traditions in My World series for an introduction. Unlike your typical about-a-country books, these focus solely on holidays, special events, and customs—encompassing everything from religious observances to seasonal rituals—and present them in chronological order as they occur throughout the year. In Cultural Traditions in Australia, we learn how the Aboriginal people brought their traditions from Asia thousands of years ago. The aforementioned National Wattle Day, a celebration of the natural world held on September 1, is named in honor of a green-and-gold flower, Australia’s “floral emblem.” These large-format books feature one custom per spread and colorful, action-oriented photographs. Back matter is fairly nonexistent; nonetheless, the titles offer a tidy overview of a topic covered in many elementary school units. Grades 2-5, --Ann Kelley

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 077877516X
• ISBN 13: 9780778775164
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32