Count Your Way
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Count Your Way Through Ireland
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way, from one to ten, through Ireland, a land of leprechauns and limericks, soda bread and mulligan stew. Readers are introduced to the Emerald Isle--both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland--as they learn to count in Gaelic, the traditional language of Ireland. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the charming illustrations of artist Beth Wright.
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Count Your Way Through Brazil
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way, from one to ten, through Brazil, home of the Amazon rain forest and the exciting city of Rio de Janeiro, a land of music and dancing, and people of all races. Readers are introduced to Brazil as they learn to count to ten in Portuguese. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of artist Liz Brenner Dodson.
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Count Your Way Through Canada
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way, from one to ten, through Canada, land of the five-pointed maple leaf and two official languages. Readers learn to count in French in this fascinating look at Canada's history and cultural diversity. Jim Haskin's simple, appealing text combines with dynamic, full-color illustrations by Steve Michaels to lead readers on a journey through this vast northern country.
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Count Your Way Through China
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
According to a Chinese myth, four animals helped create the universe. This ancient story joins nine other descriptions of Chinese life and culture-from the five tones of the Chinese musical scale to the seven zones of vegetation found in China. Jim Haskins's simple text and Dennis Hockerman's stunning illustrations give children an opportunity to get to know their neighbors across the Pacific.
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Count Your Way Through Mexico
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
In this introduction to the Spanish numbers one through ten, Jim Haskins leads young readers on an adventure of discovery "south of the border." Vibrant full-color illustrations by Helen Byers combine with the text to give children an impression of the rich complexity of Mexico's land and culture.
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Count Your Way through the Arab World
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Arabic is spoken by nearly two hundred million people throughout the world. It is the official language in nineteen countries, and the co-official language in two other countries. From one language to ten miles of sand dunes, Jim Haskins's simple text combines with Dana Gustafson's striking full-color illustrations to lead readers on a fascinating journey through the Arab world.
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Count Your Way Through Africa
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Since its early use as a language of trade, Swahili has helped people of different African and Arabian cultures to communicate. Today it is the official language of two African nations. In Count Your Way through Africa, Jim Haskins uses the Swahili numbers one through ten to describe such things as seven animals native to Africa and nine lines of an African poem. The clear text and rich watercolor illustrations by Barbara Knutson combine to give young readers a sense of the warmth and diversity of Africa and its people.
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Count Your Way Through India
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Imagine floating a candle down the Ganges River in the five-day-long Hindu festival of lights. Learn the story of the Taj Mahal and its four minarets. As children count their way one-to-ten in the Hindu language, they will take a discovery tour of India. Well-known author Jim Haskins's text and Liz Brenner Dodson's brilliant full-color illustrations give readers a taste of India's rich culture and beauty.
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Count Your Way Through Kenya
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one, or moja (MO-jah), to ten, or kumi (KOO-mee), in Swahili! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Kenyan culture. Learn about everything from one Mount Kenya to the eight-stringed nyatti. Colorful illustrations bring Kenya to life.
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Count Your Way Through Korea
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
With the Korean numbers one through ten, Jim Haskins introduces young readers to diverse aspects of Korean culture. Describing such things as one ancient building and eight food seasonings, Haskins's clear text works together with vivid full-color illustrations by Dennis Hockerman to help children explore Korean life.
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Count Your Way Through Italy
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a tour of cultural discovery as he counts his way, from one to ten, through Italy. Readers learn about the two mythological brothers who founded Rome and the six watery districts of Venice. Artist Beth Wright applies bold, vibrant illustrations to Haskins's Italian samplings. Together, they bring the beauty and essence of historic Italy to life.
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Count Your Way Through Egypt
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one (WA-hid) to ten (AH-shah-rah) in Arabic! With simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Egyptian culture. Learn about everything from Egypt's one great canal to eight items you might find in a tomb. Full color illustrations from Sue Rama bring ancient and modern Egypt to life.
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Count Your Way Through Greece
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way, from one to ten, through Greece, the birthplace of Aristotle and the Olympic Games, a land of ancient temples and modern cities. Readers are introduced to Greece as they learn to count to ten in Greek. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the delightful illustrations of artist Janice Lee Porter.
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Count Your Way Through Russia
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
If it takes four days to go halfway across the Soviet Union by train, imagine how long it would take on two snowshoes! In this fascinating look at Russian culture, Jim Haskins introduces young readers to the Russian numbers from one to ten. The clear text and bold, full-color illustrations by Vera Mednikov will give children a glimpse of the wonderful diversity of this vast country and its people.
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Count Your Way Through Zimbabwe
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one (POE-she) to ten (GOO-mee) in Shona-Zimbabwe's most common African language. Using simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce important aspects of Zimbabwean culture. You'll learn about Victoria Falls-Zimbabwe's beautiful waterfall-and discover the meaning behind the seven stripes on Zimbabwe's flag. Full-color illustrations from Janie Jaehyun Park bring Zimbabwe to life.
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Count Your Way Through France
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way, from one to ten, through France, a land of glorious cathedrals and charming countryside, crepes and croissants, and hundreds of cheeses. Readers are introduced to France as they learn to count to ten in French. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the enchanting illustrations of artist Andrea Shine.
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Count Your Way Through South Africa
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one, or kunye (KOO-nyeh), to ten, or ishumi (ee-SHOO-mee), in Zulu! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce South African culture. Learn about many of South Africa's unique features, from one gold nugget to the six colors on the South African flag. Colorful illustrations bring South Africa to life.
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Count Your Way Through Germany
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a journey of ethnic discovery as he counts his way, one to ten, through Germany. Readers learn about three famous German composers and six breeds of German dogs. Helen Byers's soft watercolor illustrations enhance each German sampling. Together, artist and writer bring the diversity of German culture to life in this unique counting book.
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Count Your Way Through Japan
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
For the numbers one to ten, the Japanese language offers two sets of numbers. In Count Your Way through Japan, Jim Haskins uses the set based on Chinese numbers to count such aspects of Japanese life as Japan's one Mount Fuji and its six yearly sumo-wrestling tournaments. Delicate full-color paintings by Martin Skoro further illustrate the depth, simplicity, and beauty of Japanese culture.
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Count Your Way Through Israel
by Jim Haskins
Part of the Count Your Way series
In this book, popular author Jim Haskins counts his way through Israel, from one to ten, in the Hebrew language--one of Israel's two official languages. Rick Hanson's airbrush and watercolor illustrations dynamically enhance the text to portray this diverse Middle Eastern country.
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Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one (yao) to ten (lahs) in Pashto! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Afghan culture. Learn about everything from Afghanistan's one blue mosque to ten kites flying in the sky over Kabul. Colorful illustrations bring modern Afghanistan to life.
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Count Your Way Through Iran
by Kathleen Benson
Part of the Count Your Way series
Count your way from one (yek) to ten (dah) in Farsi! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Iranian culture. Learn about everything from Omar Khayyam's famous four-line poems to the seven countries that border Iran. Colorful illustrations bring ancient and modern Iran to life.
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