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In Our Village: Kambi YA Simba Through the Eyes of Its Youth
by Students At Awet Sec  Synopsis The Tanzanian village of Kambi ya Simba, near the famed Serengeti, couldn't be poorer. In this extraordinary book, village youth capture the richness of life there in photographs and essays....
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Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War: An Epic Tale from Ancient Iraq
by Kathy Henderson Synopsis Found in Iraq and older than the Bible, the Koran, or the Torah, this stirring epic--the world's oldest written story discovered 150 years ago--is a tale of childhood and courage that is remarkably relevant even today. Full color....
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The Gold-threaded Dress
by Carolyn Marsden Synopsis With compassion and rare insight, Marsden tells a simple tale about a young Thai girl who searches for acceptance in a complex culture, while learning to treasure all that she is....
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One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
by Katie Milway and Eugenie Fernandes Publisher Comments Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market....
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What Does Peace Feel Like?
by Vladimir Radunsky Publisher Comments Peace. What does that word really mean? Ask children from around the world, and this is what they say.......
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Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai (Frances Foster Books)
by Claire A. Nivola Publisher Comments Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, grew up in the highlands of Kenya, where fig trees cloaked the hills, fish filled the streams, and the people tended their bountiful gardens. But over many...
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Ikenna Goes to Nigeria
by Ifeoma Onyefulu Publisher Comments In stunning photographs and bright, informative prose, award-winning author Ifeoma Onyefulu recounts an unusual and rewarding journey. Young Ikenna lives in rainy London. He takes a trip far away to his ancestral home in sunny Nigeria. In Lagos he plays...
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Seis Cachorros RevoHosos
by Octopus Publishing G Publisher Comments This popular series for 3-5 year olds introduces some important early learning concepts. Traditional topics such as reading, writing, counting, and the alphabet are covered, as well as more diverse subjects such as the human body, jobs, and opposites...
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Russia
by Barrons Publisher Comments Ten brightly illustrated books are ideal for supplementary use in social studies classes. Featuring Tintin, the popular cartoon character also seen on cable-TV's Nickelodeon, these books are entertaining enough to fit the reading-for-pleasure category...
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The Palestinians (Modern Middle East Nations and Their Strategic Place in the)
by Anna Carew Miller Synopsis The books in the Modern Middle East Nations series are written for junior high and high school students. They take a careful look at 25 countries-the members of the Arab League and other Middle East Nations-providing information on the people who live in...
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Home Now
by Lesley Beake Publisher Comments After losing her parents to the African AIDS epidemic, Sieta now lives with her Aunty in a place she must call Home Now, but Sieta can't seem to smile until the one day when she meets an orphaned baby elephant at the elephant park and she begins to see...
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Beatrice's Goat
by Page Mcbrier Synopsis Beatrice, a girl who lives in a small African village, dreams of going to school, but her family is too poor. Then her family receives a wonderful gift from a charitable organization that makes it possible for Beatrice to attend school. Full color....
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Reuben and the Fire
by Good And Moss Synopsis Imagine raising six spirited kids on a grass farm. Today. Thatrsquo;ll test any mamarsquo;s strength. Dorcas Smucker and her brood live out their days in full view in this collection of musingspicking blueberries while watching for bears hoping for...
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Hiss! Pop! Boom!: Celebrating Chinese New Year
by Tricia Morrissey Synopsis Hiss! and Pop! snap the firecrackers. Boom! says the drum to the Lion Dancer. Chinese New Year is here! Beautiful Chinese brush painting and elegant calligraphy illustrate each moment of the New Year celebration. Share the traditions with your child, and...
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Thank You, World
by Alice Mcginty Synopsis Thank you, breeze, for lifting up my kite wings past treetops tall and proud. Thank you, trees. Your branches are my playhouse. Im climbing to the clouds Eight very different kids, from eight different continents, all go about their day and experience...
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Welcome to Egypt (Welcome to My Country)
by Nicole Frank and Susan L. Wilson Synopsis Traveling to a foreign country and learning how other people live can be fun, as well as educational. Through athoritative, easy-to-read text and stunning photographs that beautifully capture the spirit of each country, this exciting series invites young...
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Teens in China (Global Connections)
by Karen Eliza Conyers Synopsis - Vocabulary & Pronunciation Guide - Maps - Charts - Statistics - Timeline - Safe websites at www.FactHound.com - Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Expectations of Excellence - Culture; People, Places, and Environments...
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Peoples of the Rain Forest (Peoples and Their Environments)
by Robert Low Synopsis The new social studies curriculum calls for students in the elementary levels to study people, places, and environments, which will help them to create new geographical perspectives of the world. This is the perfect supplementary material with which to...
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Africa for Kids: Exploring a Vibrant Continent (For Kids)
by Harvey Croze Publisher Comments Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authentic activities allow kids...
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Be My Neighbor
by Maya Ajmera Synopsis Around the world, children live in community with others, sharing homes, resources, and experiences with neighbors. This book celebrates what it means to be a neighbor the whole world over--from the United States to Kenya and everywhere in between. Full...
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