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Tells who we are, where we live, how fast we are growing, what languages we speak,
what religions we practice and more.
305.2 Ho Hollyer, Beatrice. Wake up, world! : a day in the life of children around the world. 1st
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Describes how children in eight countries spend their mornings.
305.2 Li
A life like mine. 1st American ed. London ; : DK, 2002.
Looks at what life is like for children of different countries and how each child can fulfill
his or her hopes and ambitions no matter how little or much their human rights are
infringed.
305.23 Aj Ajmera, Maya. To be a kid. Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, c1999.
Text and photographs from countries around the world illustrate some of the activities
children everywhere have in common.
305.8 Fo Fox, Mem, 1946-. Whoever you are. 1st ed. San Diego : Harcourt Brace :, 1997.
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join
us together, such as pain, joy, and love.
306 Co
Copsey, Susan Elizabeth, 1960-. Children just like me. 1stAmerican ed. London ; :
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Children--cultures. Photographs and text depict the homes, schools, family life, and
culture of young people around the world.
306.8 Ho Hoffman, Mary, 1945-. The great big book of families. New York : Dial Books for Young
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Explores current family life and discusses diverse situations that all families encounter
and handle in different ways. Illustrates the variety of opinions, lifestyles, and
temperaments that exist within families.
328.7 Gr Grimes, Nikki. Barack Obama : son of promise, child of hope. 1st ed. New York : Simon
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Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text presents a narrative description of the life of
politician Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education,
and professional achievements.
941.5 Ja January, Brendan. Ireland. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
Presents an overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Ireland.
942 Bu
Burgan, Michael. England. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of England.
944 La
Landau, Elaine. France. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c2000.
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945 Pe
Petersen, Christine. Italy. New York : Children's Press, c2001.
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Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this small country in northwestern
Europe that is the world's largest producer of tulips and exporter of cheese.
950 Pe
Petersen, David, 1946-. Asia. New York : Children's Press, 1998.
A brief overview of the geography, wildlife, history, and people of Asia.
951 He
Heinrichs, Ann. China. New York : Children's Press, c1997.
Introduces the history, geography, economy, people, and culture of the country with the
largest population in the world.
951.9 La Landau, Elaine. Korea. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of North and South
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952 He
Heinrichs, Ann. Japan. New York : Children's Press, c1997.
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Rising Sun.
953.8 Fa Fazio, Wende. Saudi Arabia. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
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954 La
Landau, Elaine. India. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
Surveys the history, geography, people, religions, and economy of India.
955 Ba
Bauer, Brandy. Iran : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, 2005.
Where is Iran? -- When did Iran become a country? -- What type of government does
Iran have? -- What kind of housing does Iran have? -- What are Iran's forms of
transportation? -- What are Iran's major industries? -- What is school like in Iran? -- What
are Iran's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in Iran? -- What
major holidays do people in Iran celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of Iran? -What is family life like in Iran?. Provides an introduction to Iran, using a question-andanswer format that discusses land features, government, housing,
transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family
life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
956.9 La Landau, Elaine. Israel. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c1999.
Surveys the history, government, people, culture, and economy of Israel.
958.1 He Heinrichs, Ann. Afghanistan. New York : Children's Press, c2003.
Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Afghanistan.
959.3 Pe Petersen, David, 1946-. Thailand. New York : Children's Press, c2001.
Introduces the history, land, people, religion, and culture of this exotic country in
Southeast Asia.
959.7 Gr Gray, Shirley W. Vietnam. New York : Children's Press, c2003.
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959.8 Wa Wade, Mary Dodson. Indonesia : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone
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Where is Indonesia? -- When did Indonesia become a country? -- What type
of government does Indonesia have? -- What kind of housing does Indonesia have? -What are Indonesia's forms of transportation? -- What are Indonesia's major industries? -What is school like in Indonesia? -- What are Indonesia's favorite sports and games? -What are the traditional art forms in Indonesia? -- What holidays do people in Indonesia
celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of Indonesia? -- What is family life like
in Indonesia?. Provides an introduction to Indonesia using a question-and-answer format
that discusses land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education,
sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
959.9 Gr Gray, Shirley W. The Philippines. New York : Children's Press, c2003.
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962 We
Webster, Christine. Egypt : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press,
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Where is Egypt? -- When did Egypt become a country? -- What type of government does
Egypt have? -- What kind of housing does Egypt have? -- What are Egypt's forms of
transportation? -- What are Egypt's major industries? -- What is school like in Egypt? -What are Egypt's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in
Egypt? -- What major holidays do people in Egypt celebrate? -- What are the traditional
foods of Egypt? -- What is family life like in Egypt?. Provides an introduction to Egypt using
a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government,
housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family
life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
967.5 De Deady, Kathleen W. Rwanda : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone
Press, 2005.
Where is Rwanda? -- When did Rwanda become a country? -- What type of government
does Rwanda have? -- What kind of housing does Rwanda have? -- What are Rwanda's
forms of transportation? -- What are Rwanda's major industries? -- What is school like in
Rwanda? -- What are Rwanda's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art
forms in Rwanda? -- What major holidays do people in Rwanda celebrate? -- What are the
traditional foods of Rwanda? -- What is family life like in Rwanda?. Provides an
introduction to Rwanda, using a question-and-answer format that discusses land
features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms,
holidays, food, and family life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
967.6 Kr Kras, Sara Louise. Kenya : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press,
2007.
Where is Kenya? -- When did Kenya become a country? -- What type of government
does Kenya have? -- What kind of housing does Kenya have? -- What are Kenya's forms
of transportation? -- What are Kenya's major industries? -- What is school like in Kenya? -What are Kenya's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in
Kenya? -- What holidays do people in Kenya celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of
Kenya? -- What is family life like in Kenya?. Provides an introduction to Kenya using
a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government,
housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family
life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
970 Pe
Petersen, David, 1946-. North America. New York : Children's Press, c1998.
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971 La
Landau, Elaine. Canada. Danbury, CT : Children's Press, c2000.
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Canada.
972.8 De Deady, Kathleen W. El Salvador : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone
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Where is El Salvador? -- When did El Salvador become a country? -- What type of
government does El Salvador have? -- What kind of housing does El Salvador have? -What are El Salvador's forms of transportation? -- What are El Salvador's major
industries? -- What is school like in El Salvador? -- What are El Salvador's favorite sports
and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in El Salvador? -- What major holidays do
people in El Salvador celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of El Salvador? -- What
is family life like in El Salvador?. Provides an introduction to El Salvador, using a
question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government, housing,
transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family life.
Includes a map, facts, and charts.
972.8 En Englar, Mary. Guatemala : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press,
2006.
Where is Guatemala? -- When did Guatemala become a country? -- What type
of government does Guatemala have? -- What kind of housing does Guatemala have? -What are Guatemala's forms of transportation? -- What are Guatemala's major industries?
-- What is school like in Guatemala? -- What are Guatemala's favorite sports and games? - What are the traditional art forms in Guatemala? -- What major holidays do Guatemalans
celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of Guatemala? -- What is family life like
in Guatemala?. Provides an introduction to Guatemala using a question-andanswer format that discusses land features, government, housing,
transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family
life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
972.8 Fo Fox, Mary Virginia. Costa Rica. Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2001.
An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Costa Rica.
972.9 Du Dubois, Muriel L. Cuba : a question and answer book. Mankato, MN : Capstone Press,
2005.
Where is Cuba? -- When did Cuba become a country? -- What type of government does
Cuba have? -- What kind of housing does Cuba have? -- What are Cuba's forms of
transportation? -- What are Cuba's major industries? -- What is school like in Cuba? -What are Cuba's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in Cuba?
-- What major holidays do people in Cuba celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of
Cuba? -- What is family life like in Cuba?. Provides an introduction to Cuba using
a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government,
housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family
life. Includes a map, facts, and charts.
972.9 Fo Foster, Leila Merrell. Puerto Rico. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2001.
An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Puerto Rico.
972.9 He Heinrichs, Ann. Jamaica. New York : Children's Press, c2003.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, and social life and customs
of Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.
B Br
Bridges, Ruby. Through my eyes. 1st ed. New York : Scholastic, 1999.
Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the integration
of her school in New Orleans in 1960.
B Fr
Davidson, Susanna. Anne Frank. London ; : Usborne :, 2006.
Chronicles the short life of Anne Frank, the Jewish girl who lived with her family in a
secret apartment in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands for two years, died in a concentration
camp, and is known the world over for the diary she wrote in hiding.
B Gandhi Fisher, Leonard Everett. Gandhi. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c1995.
Follows the life of the statesman who was a key figure in India's fight for independence
from Great Britain.
B Ki
Rappaport, Doreen. Martin's big words : the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1st ed. New
York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2001.
Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, explaining his work to bring about a peaceful
end to segregation.
B Pa
Giovanni, Nikki. Rosa. 1st ed. New York : H. Holt :, 2005.
A brief illustrated account of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in
Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, and the subsequent bus boycott by the black community.
B Ro
Robinson, Sharon, 1950-. Promises to keep : how Jackie Robinson changed America.
New York : Scholastic, c2004.
A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the
major leagues, as told by his daughter.
B Te
Ransom, Candice F., 1952-. Mother Teresa. Minneapolis, Minn. : Carolrhoda Books,
c2001.
Mother Teresa was a nun working in Calcutta, India. Her efforts on behalf of the poor
earned her a Nobel Prize.