Age: Primary (ages 6-9)

Material appropriate for primary age groups

Hieroglyphs From A To Z

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

An ABC book showing the relationships between the English alphabet and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Includes a stencil for creating words and sentences in hieroglyphs.

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Where the Forest Meets the Sea

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

On a camping trip in an Australian rain forest with his father, a young boy thinks about the history of the plant and animal life around him and wonders about their future.

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Mexico: The People

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Looks at Mexico’s Mayan, Aztec, and Spanish heritage, and discusses family life, clothing, religion, farm life, village life, city life, and education.

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Mexico: The Culture

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Explores the culture of Mexico, including religions, holidays and festivals, arts, food and leisure activities.

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Little Ching And Hu Tzu Guard The Cornfield

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

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The Children of Egypt

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Provides an introduction to Egypt and its people, with a special focus on the day-to-day life of the children.

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Count Your Way through the Arab World

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Uses Arabic numerals from one to ten to introduce concepts about Arab countries and Arab culture.

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Siobhan’s Journey: A Belfast Girl Visits The United States

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Describes the experiences of ten-year-old Siobhan McNulty, a girl from Northern Ireland who spent six weeks with a New Jersey family as a part of Project Children.

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The Children of India

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels.

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Hanna’s Cold Winter

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A child tells how her family and other people in Budapest help save the famous hippopotamuses in their city’s zoo from starving one difficult winter during World War II. Based on a true story.

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