Theme: Description and travel

Turtle Bay

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

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Beduin’s Gazelle

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

In 1302, two cousins of the nomadic Beni Khalid tribe who are betrothed become separated by political intrigue between warring tribes. Sequel to The Ramsay Scallop.

Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Morocco, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Hush!: A Thai Lullaby

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

A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.

Descriptors: Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Thailand » Tagged » Comments closed

Anne Frank’s Tales From The Secret Annex

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

A collection of the young author’s lesser-known writings composed while she was hidden from the Nazis during World War II. Some translation was also done by Michel Mok.

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Netherlands, Nonfiction » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Ghost Catcher

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

An allegory of emotional growth and human kinship in which Ghost Catcher solves people’s problems and they in turn help him.

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

Celebrate! In South Asia

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

Describes religious festivals and sacred days celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Burma, and Nepal.

Descriptors: Asia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Tagged » Comments closed

The Duendes Hunter

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

A little girl spends a lot of time listening to the stories her grandmother tells, and one day, she decides to look for the duendes, magical creatures who like to play tricks on people.

Descriptors: Fiction, Guam, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9) » Tagged » Comments closed

Atlas Of Ancient Egypt

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

The Atlas of Ancient Egypt explores the contrasting landscapes of desert, delta, and river valley, focusing on Egypt’s natural environment, plants and animals, people and industries, and cities and cemeteries.

Descriptors: Africa, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Tagged » Comments closed

Pizza For The Queen

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

In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.

Descriptors: Europe, Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

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.

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