Dominoes Around the World - Hardcover

Lankford, Mary D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688140513 ISBN 13: 9780688140519

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1998

Synopsis

From King Tutankhamen to children today, millions of people have enjoyed the game of dominoes. Here is a clear and lively explanation of domino basics, along with versions of the game from countries as diverse as Mexico, Vietnam, and France.

Using both extensive research and primary sources, Mary D. Lankford has assembled a collection of domino games--including Blind Hughie, Matador, and Maltese Cross--from all around the world. She also provides challenging domino puzzles and an entertaining game of solitaire dominoes.

With Karen Dugan's warm illustrations, Dominoes Around the World offers hours of fun as well as an active way to bring other cultures to life. You can improve your memory and math skills by playing dominoes, but the best reason to play this games is to have fun!

About this title

About the Author:

Mary D. Lankford was the director of library services for the Texas Education Agency and received many awards, among them the Texas Library Association Distinguished Service Award. Her informational books for children include Christmas USA, Christmas Around the World, and Jacks Around the World.

Karen Dugan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Parsons School of Design. Her artwork has been called "warm" (ALA Booklist) and "vibrant" (The Horn Book) and has appeared in publications such as Cricket magazine. Books she has illustrated include Mr. Tuggle's Troubles and Mary D. Lankford's Christmas USA. She lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-5?Similar to its counterparts, Hopscotch Around the World (1992) and Jacks Around the World (1996, both Morrow), Lankford's third title in the series introduces a familiar childrens' game as a global activity, adding a unique cultural perspective to a popular pastime. Colorful illustrations of domino players and descriptions of game-playing customs from countries such as Malta, Cuba, and the Netherlands are included. Several brain teasers (and a recipe for edible "disappearing" dominoes) conclude the trip around the world. While domino aficionados will appreciate the numerous variations, those who have never played should be equally intrigued by the variety of games, which include names such as "Maltese Cross," "Matador," and "French Draw." The cultural tips provided (such as playing very noisily, as in the Vietnamese version) will especially be enjoyed by children interested in learning the game-playing customs of different cultures. While perhaps best used as a domino-instruction aid, the information may be useful for reports and the clean, attractive layout invites browsing. Since few titles have touched upon the international aspects of the game, most of the material is unique. An appealing enhancement to most collections.?Jennifer Oyama, Los Angeles Public Library, CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0688140513
• ISBN 13: 9780688140519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Dugan Karen