Kids Around the World Play!: The Best Fun and Games from Many Lands [Paperback]

Arlette N. Braman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471409847 | ISBN-13: 978-0471409847 | Publication Date: February 11, 2002 | Edition: 1

Play games from all around the globe!

Learn to play Mexican kickball. Practice throwing jackstones the way kids do in Kenya. Discover how to construct a galimoto (wire toy from Malawi) with pipe cleaners. With Kids Around the World Play!, you'll have a great time exploring the traditions of other cultures while you sharpen your wits with the memory game from South Africa called dithwai, or challenge your racing skills in the South Korean flower relay, or make your own cool bilboquet, a toy from France.

Filled with games and activities from places near and far, including China, Japan, india, Mexico, Bolivia, italy, and Russia, among many others, this exciting collection also gives you plenty of fascinating facts about the history and culture of each country. All the toys and games can be made or played with just a few simple materials easily found around the house. So get ready for tons of fun and excitement while you discover just how much you have in common with kids around the world!

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Play games from all around the globe!

Learn to play Mexican kickball. Practice throwing jackstones the way kids do in Kenya. Discover how to construct a galimoto (wire toy from Malawi) with pipe cleaners. With Kids Around the World Play!, you’ll have a great time exploring the traditions of other cultures while you sharpen your wits with the memory game from South Africa called dithwai, or challenge your racing skills in the South Korean flower relay, or make your own cool bilboquet, a toy from France.

Filled with games and activities from places near and far, including China, Japan, india, Mexico, Bolivia, italy, and Russia, among many others, this exciting collection also gives you plenty of fascinating facts about the history and culture of each country. All the toys and games can be made or played with just a few simple materials easily found around the house. So get ready for tons of fun and excitement while you discover just how much you have in common with kids around the world!

About the Author

ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.O.W., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Wiley's Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471409847
• ISBN-13: 978-0471409847
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,005,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book..., June 12, 2002

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AN (Medford, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids Around the World Play!: The Best Fun and Games from Many Lands (Paperback)

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> This is a fun book!! If you're concerned about
> spending more time with your kids, then buy this book.
> Many of the games, especially Egyptian Senet, German
> Muhle, and Kenyan Bottle Cap Checkers, can be enjoyed
> by all family members. Our family had a great time
> playing these games. Plus, the historical and cultural
> information about games and toys is fascinating!
> Braman has done it again! I highly recommend this
> book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids Around the World Play, February 14, 2009

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This review is from: Kids Around the World Play!: The Best Fun and Games from Many Lands (Paperback)

Excellent book!!! Has origin of game, history, example of game, how to play, pictures, and much more!!! Readable.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for elementary programs and a taste, June 21, 2008

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This review is from: Kids Around the World Play!: The Best Fun and Games from Many Lands (Paperback)

Honestly, this book is great, but you could find more resources like what is found in this book on the internet. I own the whole series of the Play and culture type books. I feel I would have done better by searching the internet. This is a great book to have. Expect a taste of games to play with kids, not the full course meal.