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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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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 Cooking of Greece

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Cooking, recipe
Categories: EuropeEurope, GreeceEurope, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Cooking of France

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Cooking, recipe
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Chernobyl Disaster

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: disaster, environmental conservation, environmental protection, nuclear disaster
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Russia

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India

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Cultures of the world, Customs and practices, Holidays and festivals
Categories: IndiaIndia, Information BookIndia, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)India, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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Ancient India (Myths of the World)

Published: 2009, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: beliefs, cultural tradition, Religious life and customs
Categories: IndiaIndia, Information BookIndia, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Bahrain

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, diversity, Geography, History, Population, Religion, traditions
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Grenada

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, Geography, History, traditions
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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Cameroon

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, diversity, Geography, Government, History, traditions
Categories: AfricaAfrica, CameroonAfrica, Cameroon, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Cameroon, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAfrica, Cameroon, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Scotland

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, diversity, Geography, Government, History, traditions
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEngland (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Maldives

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, Geography, History, traditions
Categories: AsiaAsia, Information BookAsia, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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