The true story of a Japanese man whose children’s lives were tragically cut short by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Teenage Refugees From Vietnam Speak Out
ntroduces the history and political situation in Vietnam, and presents a variety of young refugees, who describe the reasons why they had to leave, their travels as refugees, and their experiences adjusting to a new country.
The Children of India
Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels.
China Under Communism
This history of modern China covers the origins, founding, and development of the country’s Communist regime and examines the forces that are pushing the country–nuclear power and the home of a fifth of the world’s population–toward change.
Carrying
This book explores the importance of carrying things as well as babies and of lending a helping hand by sharing a load.
City Within A City: How Kids Live In New York’s Chinatown
Describes the lives of two young Chinese Americans and their customs and conditions at home in New York City’s Chinatown.
The Land And People Of Norway
Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of Norway. Also written by Patricia Lander.
Kyrgyzstan
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 Kyrgyzstan.
This Place Is Wild: East Africa
Introduces the animals of the Masai Mara of Kenya and Tanzania, including the rhino, elephant, giraffe, cheetah, leopard and lion, and discusses their struggle for survival, the balance of nature, and the ecosystem of East Africa.
Teenage Refugees From Bosnia-Herzegovina Speak Out
Introduces the history and political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and presents young refugees, who describe the reasons why they had to leave, their travels as refugees, and their experiences adjusting to a new country.