Theme: Voyages and travels

The Story Of My Life: An Afghan Girl On The Other Side Of The Sky

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

Ahmedi was born just as the war between the mujahideen and the Soviets reaches its peak in Afghanistan. When she steps on a land mine, her world becomes much smaller than the dreams and hopes in her heart. With Tamim Ansary.

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

My Family

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

Presents children in many countries as they live, eat, play, work, and learn with members of their families, in a celebration of diversity and of the human family.

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

Bobo And The Flying Crab

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

This is a story about Bobo, the boy who was taught to fly by his friends, Mot the moth and Moz the mosquito.

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