What is one of the first signs of Christmas in Austria? What is an Adventkranz or Weihnachtsbaum? Why do Austrian children get so excited about a visit from the Christkindl? Exciting, eye-catching pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Austria and Its Capital, Vienna help young readers learn about how people in Austria celebrate Christmas. The book shares special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent Austria.
World Book’s Christmas Around the World series helps kids with a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level learn about some of the richest Christmas traditions in different countries and regions of the world. Each book teaches kids the highlights of the holiday celebrations in such places as Vienna, Austria; Bethlehem and Jerusalem; and Italy and Vatican City. The books share special songs and easy-to-follow Christmas recipes and crafts that represent a particular country or region. Each book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.