Age: Nonfiction

Nonfiction genre

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.

Other Descriptors: Egypt, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Comments closed

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.

Other Descriptors: Egypt, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Comments closed

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.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Northern Ireland (UK), Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Comments closed

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.

Other Descriptors: Asia, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Comments closed

The Children Of Mauritania: Days In The Desert And By The River Shore

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

Compares the daily lives of a Moorish girl and a Halpoular boy from different regions of Mauritania, children of different ethnic backgrounds who are linked by their Muslim religion.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Mauritania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Comments closed

The Children Of Micronesia

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

Describes the daily life of children living in Micronesia, and discusses customs, traditions, and cultures.

Other Descriptors: Micronesia, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: » Comments closed

The Grandchildren of the Vikings

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

This book shows the daily lives of children in five areas settled by the Vikings.

Other Descriptors: Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Primary (ages 6-9), Scandinavia, Sweden » Themes: , , , , , » Comments closed

Children Of Yucat

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

Describes life in Yucat

Other Descriptors: Americas, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Comments closed

Children Of The Philippines

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

Introduces Philippine society and culture through the everyday lives of children from different social groups and areas of the country.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Philippines » Themes: » Comments closed

Children Of Guatemala

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

Presents an overview of the history, geography, and people of Guatemala by introducing Mayan, Cakchiquel, Ladino, and Garifuna children.

Other Descriptors: Americas, Guatemala, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: » Comments closed