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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Outlines the history, origins and different perspectives of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Published: 2007,
Tags: Conflict, History, Jews, Muslims
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), IsraelAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel, NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Bat Mitzvah: A Jewish Girl’s Coming Of Age

A history and description of the bat mitzvah, the ceremony in which a Jewish girl marks her transition to adulthood.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Coming of age, Jews, Women and girls
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), IsraelAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel, NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Hand Games

A collection of photos, in which hands look like athletics in different types of the sports competitions.

Published: 1992, Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Tags: Sports
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, ItalyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Italy, NonfictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Italy, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Who’s Hiding?

A concept book about emotion and action.

Published: 2007,
Tags: Animals, Concept
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, NonfictionAsia, Japan, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Time Of Golden Dragons

Where dragons come from is introduced historically and culturally.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Culture and history, Dragons
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, NonfictionAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Taiwan

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Taiwan.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Lifestyle
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AsiaAll Ages, Asia, NonfictionAll Ages, Asia, Nonfiction, Taiwan

Haiti

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion and culture of Haiti

Published: 2007,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AmericasAll Ages, Americas, CaribbeanAll Ages, Americas, Caribbean, HaitiAll Ages, Americas, Caribbean, Haiti, Nonfiction

Ice Time : The Story Of Hockey

Based on the CBC television series of hockey: People’s history

Published: 2006,
Tags: Sports
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AmericasAll Ages, Americas, CanadaAll Ages, Americas, Canada, Nonfiction

Culture Of The World : Peru

Provides comprehensie information on the geography, history, governmental structure, ecnoomy, cultural diveristy, peoples, relion, and culture of Peru

Published: 2006,
Tags: Culture
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AmericasAll Ages, Americas, NonfictionAll Ages, Americas, Nonfiction, Peru

Bolivia

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, people, religion, and culture of Bolivia.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Culture
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AmericasAll Ages, Americas, BoliviaAll Ages, Americas, Bolivia, Nonfiction

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