Bright red poinsettias decorate homes and churches. Families gather together and sing songs during musical shows called posadas. Children set out their shoes to be filled with presents. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico. Come and explore the many Mexican traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
Jack Manning Books






Longhouses
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
American Indians used wood, bark, and other materials to build longhouses. Learn all about longhouses, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.
The City Mayor
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Take a close look at city mayors.
The State Governor
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor and how the governor serves people in the state. Take a close look at state governors.
Tepees
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.
Pueblos
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The book offers an informative and engaging exploration of pueblos, highlighting their unique architecture and cultural significance. Vivid photographs complement the text, providing readers with a visual understanding of these historical structures and the communities that inhabit them. It serves as both an educational resource and a visual journey into the rich heritage associated with pueblos.
American Indian Homes
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Have you ever wondered how American Indians lived long ago? Take a fascinating journey back in time to look at traditional Indian homes. Learn how the Indians built and used various types of dwellings, including igloos, tepees, longhouses, and more. Maps, fact boxes, and callout definitions enhance the main text. Meets Social Studies Standards.
Star-shaped decorations called parols decorate walls. People gather for a feast called Noche Buena. Singing groups called cumbancheros fill the streets. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Philippines. Come and explore the many Philippine traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.
Ornaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come and explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.