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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.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Adventures, World War II
Categories: AmericasAmericas, NonfictionAmericas, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

The Land And People Of Norway

Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of Norway. Also written by Patricia Lander.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Patience, Self reliance
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Norway

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.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Self reliance, Uncles
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), KyrgyzstanAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Kyrgyzstan, Nonfiction

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.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Animals
Categories: AfricaAfrica, KenyaAfrica, Kenya, NonfictionAfrica, Kenya, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Kenya, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania

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.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Death, Grandmothers
Categories: Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina, EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, NonfictionBosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Children Of Mauritania: Days In The Desert And By The River Shore

Compares the daily lives of a Moorish girl and a Halpoular boy from different regions of Mauritania, children of different ethnic backgrounds who are linked by their Muslim religion.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Foxes, Mice
Categories: AfricaAfrica, MauritaniaAfrica, Mauritania, NonfictionAfrica, Mauritania, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

A History of the Romani People

This book discusses the origin of the Romani people and language; their marriage, birth, and death customs; and their past and current status in society.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Culture, custom, Romanies, social life and custom
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

Tikvah: Children’s Book Creators Reflect On Human Rights

Natalie Babbit, Eric Carle, Jerry Pinkney, and other celebrated authors and illustrators have compiled their work in this insightful book about human rights for young adult readers.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Boats and ships
Categories: NonfictionNonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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