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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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The Land And People Of The Soviet Union

Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of the Soviet Union.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Childhood, Children, Multicultural and cross-cultural
Categories: EuropeEurope, NonfictionEurope, Nonfiction, RussiaEurope, Nonfiction, Russia, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

World Faiths: Christianity

Tells the story of Jesus and examines how different festivals, including Christmas and Easter, are celebrated around the globe, while exploring the many divisions within Christianity and the architecture of the world’s great cathedrals and churches.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Birds
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Who Built the Pyramid?

Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.

Published: 2001,
Tags: antiquities, Pyramids
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, NonfictionAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture BookAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Traditional Crafts From Mexico And Central America

Provides instructions on how to make traditional Mexican and Central American handicraft such as metal ornaments, tissue paper banners, and Guatemalan worry dolls. With photographs by Robert and Diane Wolfe.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Indigenous, Mothers and sons
Categories: AmericasAmericas, NonfictionAmericas, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

What Do We Know About Judaism?

An illustrated guide to the origins, history, practices, and beliefs of Judaism.

Published: 1995,
Tags: fish, Judaism, Religion
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Kobzar’s Children: A Century Of Stories By Ukrainians

An anthology of stories and poems that chronicle the lives and struggles of Ukrainian immigrants during the past century.

Published: 2006,
Tags: immigration and emigration, Law Enforcement
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, NonfictionAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, UkraineAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, Ukraine, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

A Ticket To Mexico

This colorful picture book makes Mexico’s history, geography, food, art, festivals, and sports accessible to young readers.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Culture, Mexican culture
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

A City by a River

A pictorial history of the city of Melbourne, from prehistoric times to the present day.

Published: 1987,
Tags: Multicultural and cross-cultural
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, NonfictionAustralia, Nonfiction, OceaniaAustralia, Nonfiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Olbalbal: A Day In Maasailand

A photographic study of life on the plains of Tanzania follows Kisululu, a young Maasai boy living in the village of Olbalbal, as he helps out with family chores, plays games with his friends, and learns the skills he will need as an adult.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Adolescence, Foster children
Categories: AfricaAfrica, NonfictionAfrica, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania

Going Fishing

A young boy lives in a tiny fishing village in Iceland where he learns the tradition of fishing from his two grandfathers who each have a different method for catching a different kind of fish.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Fishing, grandfather
Categories: EuropeEurope, IcelandEurope, Iceland, NonfictionEurope, Iceland, Nonfiction, NordicEurope, Iceland, Nonfiction, Nordic, Primary (ages 6-9)

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