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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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Let’s Go Traveling In Mexico

Describes a trip through Mexico guided by Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, and celebrating each season of the year.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Catholicism, Childhood, Social conditions, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Morocco

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 Morocco. Also by Orin Hargraves.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Cultures of the world, world history
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), MoroccoAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Morocco, Nonfiction

Atlas Of Ancient Egypt

The Atlas of Ancient Egypt explores the contrasting landscapes of desert, delta, and river valley, focusing on Egypt’s natural environment, plants and animals, people and industries, and cities and cemeteries.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Environment, History, People
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Information BookAfrica, Egypt, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Egypt, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Grandmothers, Storytellers
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Children Of Guatemala

Presents an overview of the history, geography, and people of Guatemala by introducing Mayan, Cakchiquel, Ladino, and Garifuna children.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Mines and mining
Categories: AmericasAmericas, GuatemalaAmericas, Guatemala, NonfictionAmericas, Guatemala, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Costumes

This book describes traditional dress from different regions of the world and explains how clothing provides clues to people’s customs, the climate they life in, and the materials available to them.

Published: 1994,
Tags: clothing, Culture, traditions
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

Counting With Apollo

Apollo is a flexible dog who can change his shape to look like the numbers one to ten and who sometimes eats too many bones.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Chickens, Elephants
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, NonfictionEurope, Germany, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Sacred River

Four thousand years of traditions and beliefs bring millions of Hindu pilgrims to purify their souls and find salvation in the sacred water of the Ganges, and the experience of the pilgrimage, the river, and the city of Benares is unforgettable.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Humor
Categories: AsiaAsia, IndiaAsia, India, NonfictionAsia, India, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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This Is My House

Text and illustrations depict the different types of houses lived in by children all over the world. On each page ‘This is my house’ will appear in the appropriate native language.

Published: 1992,
Tags: houses, languages
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Celebrate! In Southeast Asia

Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s Elephant Round-Up, Singapore’s Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Gardens and gardeners, Nature, Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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