Christmas in the Southwest

by World Book Inc. and World Book, Inc.

Each 80-page Christmas Around the World book includes full narratives explaining the customs of the region covered, photography and illustrations, special sections of native songs, recipes, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716608960
• ISBN13: 9780716608967
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: World Book
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 12

Customer Reviews

Wonderful insight into Christmas traditions in America's southwest

Part of a series developed by World Book Inc. several decades ago for young people, these books have evolved into a rich storehouse of information for anyone of any age who enjoys learning the Christmas history, stories, native Christmas songs, Christmas crafts, and holiday recipes of many nations. One of the highlights of "Christmas in the American Southwest" is the chapter that tells of the blend of traditions that have arrived there from "the old country." The book is richly illustrated with full-color photos. Two unusual southwest carols with piano arrangements are "Cradle Song" and "From Royal Jerusalem." On the acknowledgments page, it lists Todd Smith for music so I'm guessing he's the composer of the carols. Recipes in the book include Southwest Black Bean Soup, Margarita Chicken, and Texas Pecan Pie. Collect the whole series for your home library and re-read them every December.