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.
Age
Catalog sorted by age group
White Time
Presents ten short stories, both dark and hopeful, that journey into the past, the future, and altered versions of the present.
This Place Is Crowded: Japan
Describes transportation, education, home life, holidays, and other aspects of life in the heavily populated island nation of Japan. Part of the Imagine living here series.
The Robber And Me
Because he knows that the man accused of robbery is innocent, an eleven-year-old orphan struggles to find the courage to reveal the truth to his uncle in their small German village in 1867.
Prehistory To Egypt
An illustrated history ranging from prehistory to the time of ancient Egypt, with a fictional story involving children to depict the period.
The Cat With The Yellow Star: Coming Of Age In Terezin
A little cat pinned with a star, a Nazi concentration camp and an opera production–this is the story of Ela Weissberger’s coming of age in Terezin and the adults who helped the children to survive there.
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.
The Grandchildren of the Vikings
This book shows the daily lives of children in five areas settled by the Vikings.
Naomi And The Secret Message
When Naomi and Mrs. Lumbago discover a mirror among the coins hidden by the late Mr. Lumbago, they notice that it changes the reflected image of the person looking into it, and find a cryptic message engraved on its back.
Domenic’s War: A Story Of The Battle Of Monte Cassino
In 1944, one of the most brutal battles of World War II is fought between Monte Cassino and a Benedicitne monastery, and Domenic and his family who live there become caught in the crossfire as they hide two escaped prisoners-of-war.