City and rural celebrations
By: Ian Rohr
Series: Macmillan young library. Celebrations; Celebrations; Macmillan young library
Publisher: Macmillan Education Australia
Published: 2010
Place of publication: South Yarra, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781420274028; 9781420279351
Subjects: Festivals; Juvenile literature; Carnival; Holidays; Manners and customs
Other titles: City & rural celebrations
Description: "This interesting book is part of a series written for young students that focuses on a wide variety of celebrations and festivals held for special occasions throughout the world. It focuses on different celebrations in cities and rural settings. Written in simple language, this colourful book takes a global approach highlighting similarities and differences between how city and rural events are celebrated within different cultures. It looks at different types of city and rural celebrations, where and when these celebrations are held and how these events are celebrated"--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes index.

For primary school age.
Table of contents: title: Celebrations; title: What are city and rural celebrations?; title: City parades; title: Keys to the city; title: City festivals; title: Carnival, Brazil; title: Mardi Gras, America; title: Anniversary celebrations; title: Country shows; title: Rodeos; title: Gymkhanas; title: Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australia; title: Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Canada; title: Try this!