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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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The Pharoah’s Armies (Ancient And Medieval People)

Published: 2009, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: Ancient Civilizations, ancient Egypt, Military and wars
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Information BookAfrica, Egypt, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Egypt, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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The Roman Gladiators (Ancient And Medieval People)

Published: 2009, Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
Tags: Ancient Civilizations
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), ItalyEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy, Nonfiction

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The Japanese Samurai

Published: 2009, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: Samurai, warriors
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AsiaAll Ages, Asia, JapanAll Ages, Asia, Japan, Nonfiction

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The Amazon Rain Forest (Nature’s Wonders)

Published: 2009, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: Amazon Rainforest, environmental issues, Geography, History, People, wildlife
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin AmericaIntermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction

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Chanda’s Wars

Published: 2009, HarperTeen
Tags: civil war, Courage, Death, Escape, Kidnapping
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Historical FictionAfrica, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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14 Cows for America

Published: 2009, Peachtree Publishers
Tags: Friendship, Gifts, Grief, Sadness, Travel, Villages, warriors
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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The Siege Of Macindaw

Published: 2009, Philomel Books
Tags: action, Adventure, battles, Royalty
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

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Secret Keeper

Published: 2009, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Conflict, emigration, Family life, Friendship, loss of father, marriage, secrets
Categories: IndiaIndia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionIndia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Origami Master

Published: 2008, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: bird, Friendship, Origami
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, JapanAsia, Fiction, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Fiction, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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How Many Donkeys?: An Arabic Counting Tale

Published: 2009, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: arabic, Market
Categories: Counting BookCounting Book, Folklore and Fairy TalesCounting Book, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Middle EastCounting Book, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, Picture BookCounting Book, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Counting Book, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Saudi Arabia

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