Description
Book SynopsisWith the emphasis on incorporating STEM activities in children's curriculum at ever earlier ages, often neglected are opportunities to explore subjects outside the sciences, and give children the space to use their imagination. This book will spark their interest in history, geography, events, and landmarks around the world, and nourish creativity.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I Exploring the United States of America
- 1 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Alaska)
- 2 Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
- 3 Golden Gate Bridge (California)
- 4 Kennedy Space Center (Florida)
- 5 Lei Day Festival (Hawaii)
- 6 Mardi Gras, New Orleans (Louisiana)
- 7 Chaco Culture National Historic Park (New Mexico)
- 8 Statue of Liberty (New York)
- 9 Oregon Trail (Oregon)
- 10 The Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park (Pennsylvania)
- 11 Mount Rushmore National Park (South Dakota)
- 12 Vaqueros and American Cowboys (Texas)
- 13 The White House (Washington, D.C.)
- Part II Exploring Other Countries
- 14 San People, Formerly Known as the Bushmen of South Africa (Botswana, Africa)
- 15 Aborigines Indigenous People (Australia)
- 16 Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
- 17 Moon Festival (China)
- 18 Son Cubano Music (Cuba)
- 19 Eiffel Tower (France)
- 20 Holi Festival (India)
- 21 Ziggurat of Ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq)
- 22 Saint Patrick’s Day (Ireland)
- 23 Cherry Blossom Festival (Japan)
- 24 Day of the Dead (Mexico)
- 25 Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia)
- Additional Resources
