Describes features and beliefs of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, including the Ark of the Covenant, synagogue worship, and Passover.
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One Leaf Rides the Wind: Counting in a Japanese Garden
In this collection of haiku, a young girl walks through a Japanese garden and discovers many delights, from one leaf to ten stone lanterns. Includes notes about Japanese religion and philosophy.
Old John
Things are never quite the same after Jacob and Laura’s lovable but idiosyncratic grandfather moves in.
Children Of The Philippines
Introduces Philippine society and culture through the everyday lives of children from different social groups and areas of the country.
Chain Of Fire
When the villagers of Bophelong are forced to leave their homes, Naledi and her younger brother join in a school demonstration and learn that the South African government treats even children who dissent with brutality. Sequel to Journey to Jo’burg.
Hayley Wickenheiser : Born To Play
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser was born to play hockey. Her rise to hockey fame, in a sport many told her was not for girls, is recounted here.
The Legend Of Hong Kil Dong, The Robin Hood Of Korea
A graphic book captures the drama and pageantry of sixteenth-century Korea during the Chosun dynasty as Hong Kil Dong, the son of a powerful minister, sets off on a quest to discover his destiny and claim his rightful role as a wise and just leader.
Sardine In Outer Space
In the goofy space adventures of a little girl called Sardine, encounters aren’t always friendly: weird creatures, cosmic squids, masters of the universe, talking clouds, and evil beings abound.
Evergreen Tales Of Panchatantra
This collection of humorous fables originated almost 2000 years ago in a Sanskrit collection of animal stories called the Panchatantra. These stories have found their way in one form or another into the folklore of every major culture and tradition.
The Ruby In The Smoke
Sally Lockhart takes a terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues that will solve the puzzle of her father’s death.