Around the World in 80 Festivals - Around the World in 80
Around the World in 80 Festivals - Around the World in 80
hardback
Published:
13 October, 2022
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Description
When do you eat 'bread of the dead', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns?
Includes a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal a calendar of all the festivals featured in the book. This is a visual celebration of festivals from across the globe, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. Discover more about Junkanoo in the Bahamas, Juneteenth in the United States, Matariki in New Zealand and Poland's Great Dragon Parade. As you journey around the world, explore celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781913519889 |
| ISBN10 | 1913519880 |
| Number Of Pages | 72 |
| Item Weight | 580 g |
| Product Dimensions | 232 x 284 x 12 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Hachette Children's Group |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, where she played baseball, ate hot dogs and read encyclopaedias for fun. She has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal, but still has yet to try Morris dancing. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children's books. Now, with Pushkin the Three-Legged Wonder Cat as her trusty assistant (in charge of lap-sitting), she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers. The highlight of her career so far has been getting to interview a real astronaut to find out how they use the toilet in space!