Pop-Up Book Notes.

(Absent on 1/12/12)


Lindsey Crowther : Bosnia.
1.) Language spoken in Bosnia is Serbian.
2.) Bosnian children books are mostly of religion.
3.) Bosnia is a democracy.
4.) Toys in Bosnia are not usually well made.
5.) Ramadan and Easter are celebrated in Bosnia.


Shania Pennington : Peru.
1.) The language spoken here is Spanish.
2.) Most games are sports, that are played here.
3.) Children usually play with marbles.
4.) Main ingrediants in food are rice, potatoes...
5.) They wear a mix of hispanic and European clothes.


Faith Cline : Brazil.
1.) The language spoken here is Portuguese.
2.) It is the only country in South America to not speak Spanish.
3.) Folk tales were first told by the Indiguous people.
4.) The most popular game is Queimamba.
5.) Some tourist attractions are their white sand beaches, and tropical islands.


Caleb Hawkins : Zimbabwea
1.) The language spoken is mostly English.
2.) They play a game called Burger, where the children learn adulthood.
3.) Education consists of a Primary and Secondary school.
4.) Their independence day is in April.
5.) Their national food is salsa.


Mark Hill : Greece
1.) The languaage spoken is Greek and is spoken by 99% of the population.
2.) One of the most famous children's story is the Tortoise and The Hare.
3.) Richer familes, had more toys for their children, such as dolls.
4.) A common meal for most people in Greece is lamb and potatoes.
5.) There are three levels of education which is primary, secondary, and higher school.


John Terwilliger : Spain.
1.) The capital city is Madrid.
2.) Spanish is the main language spoken.
3.) Most children practice sports, and watch TV, like in the US.
4.) They won the world cup in 2010.
5.) They eat multiple varities of beans.


Hannah Gregg : Portugal
1.) They speak Portuguese.
2.) One of their clidren stories is Fly Lady Bug Fly.
3.) Some of their toys are slate boards, and tambourines.
4.) One of their desserts is the custard.
5.) Christmas is on December 25th and the children write to Jesus instead of Santa Claus.


Haley Truman : Switzerland
1.) The language spoken there is Swedish.
2.) Rag dolls, and building blocks were some of their toys.
3.) Switzerland'd independence day is on January 6th.
4.) Most schools require uniforms.
5.) Most common dish is meatballs.


Samantha Mason : Morocco
1.) Official language is Arabic.
2.) Their alphabet has 28 letters and are all consinants.
3.) They read from right to left, rather than left to right.
4.) They go to highschool for three years.
5.) They begin teaching French in the third grade.


Madori Elmore : Germany
1.) Languages spoken there are German, Turkish, and Polish.
2.) A popular game is called Chocolate Ear.
3.) Their All Saints day is like the United States' Halloween.
4.) Germany's education system is different in all states.
5.) Their government is a Constitutional Legislature.


Krista Robinson : Barbadus
1.) Native language is English.
2.) Folk songs, such as Ba Ba Black Sheep are passed down to children.
3.) They have a Prime Minister.
4.) They love sweets, so custards are important.
5.) Their Independence day is November 30th.


Kristen Strawder : Japan.
1.) Tokyo is the capital city.
2.) Some toys, such as kites, are played with by children.
3.) One of the most original foods is Sushi.
4.) A popular children's story is the Little Fox.
5.) A tradition is to have a garden, showing how you perceive nature.


Taylor Talbott : Fiji
1.) Has a variety of fish, and fruit.
2.) A rule in Fiji is to not wear hats, in villages.
3.) When entering villages, it is customary to give gift of Caja. (?)
4.) There are 700 Primary schools.
5.) Fiji has many beautiful beaches, and islands.


Raychel Fitzwater : Italy
1.) Capital city is Rome.
2.) Italy's children toys, are a lot like the toys we have in the US.
3.) Italian food is very traditional, and they make a lot of homemade breads.
4.) Infany Eve is on January 5ht.
5.) You must attend school from the age of 5-15.