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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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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
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1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Egyptology Handbook: A Course In The Wonders Of Egypt

In a remarkable turn of fortune for Miss Sands’s many fans, detectives have uncovered a second volume penned in her own hand-a course book on ancient Egyptian history and culture intended for the voyager’s beloved niece and nephew.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Bicycles, Old age
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Shin’s Tricycle

The true story of a Japanese man whose children’s lives were tragically cut short by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Personal narrative
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, NonfictionAsia, Japan, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

All Kinds of Children

This story presents the things that all children over the world have in common, including their need for food, clothes, people to love them, and the opportunity to play.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Culture, diversity, similarity
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

How I Became An American

In 1902, ten-year-old Johann and his family, Germans who had been living in Austria-Hungary, board a ship to immigrate to Youngstown, Ohio, where they make a new life as Americans.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Sex roles, Survival
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Pizza For The Queen

In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Cooking, Description and travel, food, recipes
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

Canada: The Land

Describes the geography, natural resources, trade and industry, cities, people, transportation, agriculture, and environment of Canada.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Religion, Short stories
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Children Of The Philippines

Introduces Philippine society and culture through the everyday lives of children from different social groups and areas of the country.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Religion
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, OceaniaIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Oceania, Philippines

Brave Jack And The Unicorn

Sent out into the world to find his missing older brothers, Jack does good deeds for helpless animals along the way, and they repay him when he poses as a suitor to try and save a princess from an evil magician.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Grandfathers, Hunting and hunters
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Maestro

Fleeing from his brutal father, fourteen-year-old Burl arrives at the remote cabin of an eccentric genius who in just one day changes the young man’s life forever.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Heroines, Libraries and librarians
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Realistic FictionAmericas, Canada, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Ottawa: A Kid’s Eye View

Acclaimed photographer J.A. Kraulis explores Ottawa over the course of four seasons. His stunning color photographs will keep young readers interested as they learn the story of this rough and tumble lumber town, now the capital of Canada.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Religion
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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