Age: International

Trick of the Tale: A Collection of Trickster Tales

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

An illustrated collection of tales featuring notable trickster characters such as Raven and Hare, from the folk traditions of many countries.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Europe, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Tibet (China), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hopscotch around the World

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

All you need is a rock, some chalk, and a friend to join in the funHopscotch has been played throughout history in nearly every country in the world. From Alaska to Aruba, Italy to India, Bolivia to Brooklyn, here are nineteen versions of this classic game. Complete with rules, patterns, and interesting facts, this is [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Socialism

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book discusses socialism as a political system, and details the history of socialist governments throughout the world.

Other Descriptors: Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Stories at the Door

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Jan Andrews draws on folk stories from around the world to build her newest collection of tales, rife with humor and tingling with action. Cleverly threaded together by verses describing the arrival of unbidden stories that enter boldly through the door and stay just long enough to have their say, these tales have been rendered [...]

Other Descriptors: Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

How to Catch a Fish

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thirteen linked verses and handsome, mood-drenched paintings show how we catch fish–from New England to the Arctic, to Japan and Namibia and beyond.  This lovely picture book–about fishing, geography, people and customs, and the bond between parent and child fishing together–will appeal to everyone who’s cast a line in the water.

Other Descriptors: Canada, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, Namibia, New Calendonia (France), Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9), Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Monarchy

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

This book discusses monarchies as a political system, and details the history of monarchies throughout the world.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Leave a comment

Genocide

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

Some view the systematic killing, rape, and destruction of homes in Darfur as a grave humanitarian crisis. For others, it’s a clear example of the ultimate crime against humanity — genocide. This book helps young readers understand these and other difficult questions. Providing an overview of the history of genocide worldwide, the book explores the [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

More Bones

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

From China to Egypt, and Spain to Hawaii, people have gathered for generations to listen to spooky stories that make the back of their necks prickle.

Other Descriptors: China, Egypt, Hawaii, Mystery, Spain, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Around the World in 80 Tales

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

This illustrated book takes readers on a journey across six continents, with entertaining folktales from eighty different storytelling traditions. An excellent introduction to foreign countries, these beautifully told stories are perfect for reading aloud and encouraging children to learn about different cultures and other parts of the world.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Mazes around the World

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

Puzzling and mysterious, mazes and labyrinths have fascinated people around the world for centuries. From England to Egypt, Greece to South Africa and beyond, travel on an exciting journey as you discover the secrets of these patterns.

Other Descriptors: Canada, Egypt, England (UK), France, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa, Sweden, United States of America » Themes: , » Leave a comment