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Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Exploring Athens: From The Acropolis To The Agora
Athens is the city that comes to mind when people think of Greece. Millions of tourists visit it every year. Even if Athens isn’t on your travel list right now, you can take this quick tour of the city’s landmarks without having to set foot on an airplane.
3 min |
November/December 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
It's Greek To Me!
|t’s Greek to me,” is often said when something is beyond one’s understanding or especially difficult. But nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the Greek language. The Greek alphabet and language look and sound exotic and complicated, but they shaped the vocabulary of Western languages, including English.
2 min |
November/December 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Apollo And The Laurel Tree
Apollo was a young and handsome Greek god. He lived with his father, Zeus, and the other gods on Mount Olympus, almost 10,000 feet high above the clouds.
3 min |
November/December 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
The Meaning Of The Mandala
Losang Samten Brings an Ancient Tradition to School
4 min |
July/August 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Stitch By Stitch, Row Upon Row
A Legacy of Sweetgrass Baskets by Mary Jackson, NEA National Heritage Fellow
3 min |
July/August 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
The Naughty Little Rabbit And Old Man Coyote
A Tew a Story Fro M Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo
3 min |
July/August 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Mmm - Mmm Mexico
A mortar and pestle are used to grind many food items, including chili peppers.
4 min |
March 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Dromedary Arabian Camel
Does a camel have one hump or two? The answer to this ancient question depends on the type of camel.
2 min |
January 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Morocco: A Land Of Extremes
WHERE you live affects HOW you live. Morocco is divided into four regions that include beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, rolling plains, and a wide swath of the Sahara Desert.
3 min |
January 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Critter Corner - Dabbling In Mallard Lore
Have you seen a duck recently? If you have, odds are it was a mallard, the most common duck in North America, with an estimated population of 11.6 million. That’s one reason why NEA National Heritage Fellows hailing from as far apart as Maryland and South Dakota have been inspired to feature the mallard in their artwork.
2 min |
July/August 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Tanukis: Japanese Raccoon Dogs
Tanukis (tan-NEW-kees) are well-known animals in Japan.
2 min |
January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
From Samurai To Skyscrapers:The History Of Tokyo
Long before it was the world’s largest metropolis, Tokyo was a tiny fishing village named Edo.
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January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Only In Tokyo
To say that Tokyo is unlike any other spot in the world would be an understatement. Here is a list of just a few of the things you will find in this special place.
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January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Bento Boxes And Japanese Lacquerware
If you’re taking your lunch to school or work in Tokyo, or if you’re eating in a restaurant, your meal is probably in a bento box.
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January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
A Visit To Fuji-san
It’s one of Japan’s most famous landmarks, looming 12,380 feet into the sky just west of Tokyo, its snowy white peak an almost perfect cone shape.
2 min |
January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Manga And Anime Mania
Manga and anime are a cultural phenomena in Japan and around the world.
3 min |
January 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Rivers : The Source Of Life
Why did the world’s greatest ancient civilizations such as the Mesopotamians and Egyptians choose river locations for their cities? The answer is simple. They depended on rivers for their survival. Rivers provided them with food, water, transportation, and irrigation. Thousands of years later, little has changed. Today, people still rely on the world’s rivers to provide all these things.
4 min |
February 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
The Nile: Lifeblood Of East Africa
When we think of the Nile River, most of us immediately conjure up images of a slow flowing river running northward through the vast desert sands of Egypt, between banks lined with exotic palms, moving past temples and pyramids, finally emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
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February 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
River Revival: Transforming The Thames
The summer of 1858 was not a good time to be living in London. It was the year of the “Great Stink,” and the city smelled terrible.
4 min |
February 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Sacred Bones
Cemeteries have always been final resting places for the deceased.
3 min |
November/December 2016
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Tegla Loroupe
Olympian, Groundbreaking Marathoner & Peace Builder
3 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
One Cup At A Time
When asked to describe the meaning of his work, ceramic artist Ehren Tool borrows from the words inscribed in stone on the Indiana War Memorial.
3 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Ma'amoul: An Undisputed Culinary Heritage
Have you ever tasted a cookie called ma’amoul (ma-a-mool)?
2 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Malala Yousafzai: Youngest Winner Of The Nobel Peace Prize
Malala didn’t plan on being an anonymous blogger. But when the Taliban threatened her right to learn, the safety of her friends and family, and her school, everything changed.
4 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
What Does Peace Mean?
Shalom, Salaam, Aloha: Peace is the ultimate challenge of our time.
3 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
The White Dove
International symbol of peace
2 min |
April 2018
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Critter Corner - El Coqui: The Puerto Rican Tree Frog
This small frog is a beloved symbol of Puerto Rico.
2 min |
September 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
Statehood
Puerto Rico’s Uncertain Future
4 min |
September 2017
Faces - The Magazine of People, Places and Cultures for Kids
La Cocina Boriquen - A Fiesta Of Flavors
Tasty traditional cuisine can be purchased at roadside food stands.
3 min |