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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
College of Education
University of Arizona

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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First Come the Zebra

Published: 2009, Lee & Low Books
Tags: Conflict, Cooperation, Friendship, tribes
Categories: AfricaAfrica, KenyaAfrica, Kenya, Picture BookAfrica, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Sacred Mountain: Everest

Published: 2009, Lee & Low Books
Tags: Earth science, Ecology, ecosystem, environmental protection, exploration, History, Indigenous, Mount Everest, mountain climbing
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NepalInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nepal, Nonfiction

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Fables and Other Mayan Tales Of Atitlan (Spanish Edition)

Published: 2007, Adventures in Education, Inc.
Tags: Culture, Geography, Mayan culture, Spanish
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, BilingualAll Ages, Bilingual, Folklore and Fairy TalesAll Ages, Bilingual, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Guatemala

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The East-West House: Noguchi’s Childhood in Japan

Published: 2009, Lee & Low Books
Tags: Art and artists, Childhood, Foster children
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, JapanBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Japan, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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The Terrible Plop

Published: 2009, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: Animals, Courage, story in rhyme
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Have You Ever Seen A Sneep?

Published: 2009, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: growing up, Humor, imaginary creatures, New experiences
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Picture Book

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Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland

Published: 2009, Templar
Tags: Classics, Fantasy and magic
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Scandinavian Vikings (Ancient and Medieval People)

Published: 2009, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: Medieval Europe, Military and wars, Vikings
Categories: EuropeEurope, Information BookEurope, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Nordic

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The Spartan Hoplites (Ancient And Medieval People)

Published: 2009, Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
Tags: Ancient Civilizations, Military and wars
Categories: EuropeEurope, GreeceEurope, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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The Medieval Knights (Ancient And Medieval People)

Published: 2009, Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
Tags: History, Medieval Europe, Military and wars, Reference
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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