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Sports Around the World – Spotlight on Yukigassen

January 21, 2025

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Learn about Yukigassen! This exciting winter sport originated in Japan and is an organized and competitive form of snowball fighting........... CONTINUE READING

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Vietnamese Language: Interesting Facts and Resources

October 9, 2024

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Let’s learn about the Vietnamese language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language.  In addition, check out our newest children’s books available in Vietnamese........... CONTINUE READING

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SWAHILI LANGUAGE: FUN FACTS & CHILDREN’S BOOKS

June 25, 2024

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Today we feature the Swahili language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new Swahili children's books are available........... CONTINUE READING

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Sports Around the World – Spotlight on the Caber Toss

May 16, 2024

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Learn about the Caber Toss! This traditional Scottish event, most often seen at the Highland Games, is a unique feat of strength, determination, and skill........... CONTINUE READING

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Music Around The World – Spotlight on the Didgeridoo

March 27, 2024

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Learn about the Didgeridoo! This woodwind instrument has a mesmerizing sound and can be traced back to the Indigenous Australian culture. .......... CONTINUE READING

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KHMER LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

February 21, 2024

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Today we feature the Khmer language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new Khmer children's books are available........... CONTINUE READING

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BENGALI LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

December 6, 2023

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Today we feature the Bengali language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new Bengali children's books are available........... CONTINUE READING

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SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD – SPOTLIGHT ON SEPAK TAKRAW

August 16, 2023

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Learn about Sepak Takraw! This fast-paced and growing sport is popular in Southeast Asia and can be traced back to 15th-century Malaysia........... CONTINUE READING

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ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & BOOKS

June 2, 2023

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Today we feature the Armenian language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new Armenian children's books are available........... CONTINUE READING

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BURMESE LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

April 19, 2023

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Today we feature the Burmese language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new children's books are available in Burmese........... CONTINUE READING

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