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Author: Kathy G. Short

Kathy G. Short

Teenage Refugees From Mexico Speak Out

Six teenagers tell about their experiences in immigrating to the United States for the opportunities which elude them in Mexico because of its political and economic instability.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Adventures
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Hieroglyphs From A To Z

An ABC book showing the relationships between the English alphabet and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Includes a stencil for creating words and sentences in hieroglyphs.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Birds, Grandmothers
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, NonfictionAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Landing: A Night Of Birds

One stormy night at her grandfather’s place on the windswept coast, Annie enters a boathouse occupied by injured sea birds and finds herself able to understand their speech.

Published: 1987,
Tags: Birds, Witches
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

Where the Forest Meets the Sea

On a camping trip in an Australian rain forest with his father, a young boy thinks about the history of the plant and animal life around him and wonders about their future.

Published: 1987,
Tags: beach, camping, Fishing, grandfather, Nature, Rainforests
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, OceaniaAustralia, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Australia, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

Mexico: The People

Looks at Mexico’s Mayan, Aztec, and Spanish heritage, and discusses family life, clothing, religion, farm life, village life, city life, and education.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Grandmothers, Storytellers
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mexico: The Culture

Explores the culture of Mexico, including religions, holidays and festivals, arts, food and leisure activities.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Description and travel, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Canada: The Land

Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Canada.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Religion, Short stories
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Canada: The People

The heritage of Canada’s various peoples and cultures, along with the everyday lives of Canadians, are among the topics discussed.

Published: 1993,
Tags: cultures, everyday life
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Canada: The Culture

This book looks at the music, dance, traditions, architecture, theater, sports, and arts that make up Canada’s culture.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Gardens and gardeners, World War II
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Little Ching And Hu Tzu Guard The Cornfield

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Published: 1974,
Tags: Friendship, Race relations
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FictionAsia, China, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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