Small Fur has trouble standing up to his gruff uncle and relating to his friend Curly Fur, until an incident in the swamp convinces him of his self-reliance.
Intermediate (ages 9-14)
Material appropriate for intermediate age groups
Sign Of The Raven
In the basement of his grandmother’s home in London where his mother is recuperating from cancer, twelve-year-old Tom discovers a path to the past where, in the year 1717, a ‘fairy child’ and her friends desperately need his help.
World Faiths: Hinduism And Other Eastern Religions
Explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, revealing the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief system, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.
Syria
As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Syria.
Running On Eggs
When Karen and Yasmine become friends as well as members of a mixed Arab and Jewish track team in Israel, relatives and friends of both girls disapprove of the relationship.
What Do We Know About Judaism?
An illustrated guide to the origins, history, practices, and beliefs of Judaism.
Parvana’s Journey
After her father’s death, Parvana, now thirteen-years-old, continues to search for her mother in war-torn Afghanistan, joining with two younger children who are also struggling to survive. Sequel to The Breadwinner.
Battle Scars
This sequel to The Flags of War continues the adventures of two cousins, Walt and Nate McGregor, and of Sunday, the former slave on Nate’s father’s plantation. They have survived the carnage at Shiloh.
Children Of Vietnam
Introduces the history, geography, and culture of Vietnam through the daily lives of children who live there.
Rabindranath Tagore (Vol. 548)
This comic book shows the early life and achievements of Rabindranath Tagore (1861 to 1941), a Bengali poet, novelist, songwriter, playwright and educator who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, including his influence on Mahatma Gandhi.