Theme: Religion

Talking Eagle And The Lady Of Roses

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

This is the traditional story, told simply and elegantly, of how Juan Diego meets the beautiful Lady on a windswept hilltop in December and carries her message to the disbelieving bishop. The Lady fills Juanzs cloak with full-blooming roses and impresses her image on its fibers as a sign for the bishop to fulfill her [...]

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

Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization. Beginning with powerful Ra rising from the waters of the Nile [...]

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

Shona

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Fifty-six newly released titles that provide a fascinating portrait of the many peoples that inhabit Africa. These books have natural curriculum tie-ins with multiculturalism, geography, and social studies.

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

Even Higher

By Book Importer | Published: June 23, 2011

Young Reuven has a problem. Every year, on the day before Rosh Hashanah, the beloved rabbi of the village of Nemirov disappears until nightfall and no one knows where he goes. The villagers suspect that he ascends to heaven to beg forgiveness for their sins, but Reuven’s friends want the truth. They appoint him to [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Israel, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Russian Girl: Life in an Old Russian Town

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

Text and photographs describe the life of a nine-year-old girl and her family in the small Russian city of Suzdal.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Nonfiction, Russia » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Bahrain

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

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

Belize

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belize”–Provided by publisher.

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

Trinidad and Tobago

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Trinidad and Tobago”–Provided by publisher.

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

Geeta’s Day

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Geeta’s day begins as most children’s do, but when she sets off to school, passing the kamar at the forge, the bhandari shaving a customer, and the mali weaving garlands of flowers to offer to the temple gods, her world begins to beat to the distinctive rhythm of Indian village life. Geeta’s Day highlights the [...]

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

Blessed Are You

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

Blessed Are You is a collection of thirteen traditional Hebrew prayers ideal for children: prayers of thanksgiving and wonder, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for peace and comfort, prayers for getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.

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