Theme: Life

Botswana

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Botswana.

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

Iceland

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Describes this island of fire and ice which is located in the North Atlantic and which is today populated sparsely by descendants of Viking settlers.

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Do You Know Me

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Although he is continually getting into trouble, Tapiwa’s uncle becomes her best friend when he comes from Mozambique to live with her family in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Zimbabwe » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Sweden

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sweden.

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

Kaito’s Cloth

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

With the winter days approaching, young Kaito journeys to the Mountain of Dreams to watch her butterflies soar one last time. However, when she reaches her destination after an arduous three-day trek, she is too late. Her butterflies have died. “Weep no more,” says the Lord of Flight, creator of all butterflies. “Only the wings [...]

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

Egypt

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning with Dinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans, and Space. Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format. Get a glimpse inside the chambers [...]

Descriptors: Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Invisible

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

One ordinary Monday morning in May, Hilmer Eriksson walks into his high school classroom and discovers that he has become invisible. No one can see him, no one can hear him. In fact, a police detective named Harald Fors arrives at school that very morning to investigate Hilmer’s disappearance. The boy has no idea what’s [...]

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Not The End Of The World

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 19, 2007

A collection of stories that all drift around the common theme of the End of the World.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Tagged » Comments closed