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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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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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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: 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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The Ghost Fox

Published: 1994, Scholastic Trade
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Foxes, Ghosts and spirits, Overcoming evil
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FantasyAsia, China, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Tongues Of Jade

Published: 1991, Harpercollins Childrens Books
Tags: Collections
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and Legends

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Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam

Published: 2007, Atheneum
Tags: bomb, Dog, Soldiers, Vietnam War
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United StatesHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States, Vietnam

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Sagumpari Han Chogak: A Single Shard (Korean Edition Vol. 2)

Published: 2002, Seoul Munhwasa
Tags: Apprentice, Medieval, Orphans, pottery
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Korea

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George The Drummer Boy

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Tags: Friendship, Missions, Secret, Soldiers
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Historical Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Hiroshima: A Novella

Published: 1995, Scholastic
Tags: Atomic bomb, Effects of war, Hiroshima
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan

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Mountain Light

Published: 1997, HarperTrophy
Tags: fortune, rebellion, Revolution, Travel, Young adult
Categories: ChinaChina, Historical FictionChina, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)China, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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