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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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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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Croatia

Published: 2011, Benchmark Books
Tags: believes, Culture, Geography, History, Religious, traditions, values
Categories: CroatiaCroatia, EuropeCroatia, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Croatia, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionCroatia, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Egypt

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: anthropology, customs, Holidays and festivals, traditions
Categories: EgyptEgypt, NonfictionEgypt, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Egyptians

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: ancient Egypt, anthropology, History
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Egypt, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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Welcome to My Country: South Korea

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, Economy, Geography, Government, History, Language, People
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), KoreaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Korea, Nonfiction

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Japan

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: celebrations, Cultures of the world, Holidays and festivals
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanIntermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Nonfiction

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Welcome to My Country: Japan

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Culture, Economy, Geography, History, Language, People
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Nonfiction

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China

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Chinese culture, Holidays and festivals, social customs, traditions
Categories: ChinaChina, Information BookChina, Information Book, NonfictionChina, Information Book, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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China

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Chinese culture, Geography, social customs, traditions
Categories: ChinaChina, Information BookChina, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)China, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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Eva Perón

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: Women, World leaders
Categories: ArgentinaArgentina, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirArgentina, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Benazir Bhutto

Published: 2010, Benchmark Books
Tags: leader, Politics, Women
Categories: AsiaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Pakistan

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