Blue skies and golden fields : celebrating Ukraine /

Lushchevska, Oksana, 1982-

Blue skies and golden fields : celebrating Ukraine / Celebrating Ukraine by Oksana Lushchevska. - 32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Includes index.

Welcome to Ukraine! -- A vast and diverse land -- History of Ukraine -- People and culture -- Ukraine fact file -- Ukrainian alphabet.

"All proceeds from the sale of this book are being donated to Ukrainian relief organizations. Explore Ukraine and its people by learning about the traditions and experiences that make Ukraine rich in culture and history. Welcome to the land of sunflowers: Ukraine! From the sandy coasts of the Black Sea to the vibrant capital of Kyiv, this proud nation is full of history, culture, and beauty. Explore the bountiful crops that earned this Eastern European country its nickname, the Breadbasket of the World. Learn more about Ukraine's unique history--from former Soviet Union republic to independent nation. Then discover some of the country's most well-known figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Along with bright, bold photographs, celebrated author Oksana Lushchevska shares the treasures of her beloved home country, taking young readers beyond the headlines and into the heart of Ukraine. Inside you'll find three unique, hands-on projects: including How to Plant a Sunflower, How to Naturally Color Easter Eggs, and How to Make Ukraine's National Beverage, Uzvar. Also includes the traditional Ukrainian folktale "Rooster and Two Mice," a Fact File of quick bulleted info, including national symbols, population, official language, and a guide to learning the Ukrainian alphabet and key phrases"--

Ages 8-12 Capstone Press. Grades 4-6 Capstone Press. "RL:3-4 ; IL:3-5"--page [4] of cover.

9781669033035 1669033031 9781669033042 166903304X

2022029278


Ukraine--Juvenile literature.
Ukraine--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
Ukraine--History--Juvenile literature.
Ukraine--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.


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