About the Author

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Reviews

All humans commemorate life's milestones, and this set takes emerging readers to celebrations around the world. Double-page chapters describe how a wide variety of religious groups, subcultures, and nations mark important events...-- "School Library Journal"

Supported by vibrant photography, each book is an engaging, quick read that caters to students' love of weird trivia. Just enough information is provided on each topic to spark interest...-- "School Library Connection"

Though each culture's practices are given relatively short shrift...the broad scope is rather impressive and should pique the interest of students beginning to research religion and culture. A craft project is a nice addition to the standard back matter.-- "Booklist"