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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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Belgium

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belgium”–Provided by publisher.

Published: 2006,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, BelgiumAll Ages, Belgium, EuropeAll Ages, Belgium, Europe, Nonfiction

Norway

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Norway.

Published: 2006,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, EuropeAll Ages, Europe, NonfictionAll Ages, Europe, Nonfiction, Norway

Haiti

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion and culture of Haiti

Published: 2007,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AmericasAll Ages, Americas, CaribbeanAll Ages, Americas, Caribbean, HaitiAll Ages, Americas, Caribbean, Haiti, Nonfiction

Come Home with Me: A Multicultural Treasure Hunt

Abdus, Annie, Marco and Terri encourage children to search for an African medallion, a claddagh ring, tostones, rambutan and other ethnic riches.

Published: 1993, The New Press
Tags: Treasures, World Cultures
Categories: Interactive BookInteractive Book, InternationalInteractive Book, International, NonfictionInteractive Book, International, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Portugal

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion and culture of Portugal. Also written by Angeline Koh.

Published: 2006,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Portugal

Syria

As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Syria.

Published: 2006,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Nonfiction, Syria

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