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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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National Geographic Kids Treasury of Egyptian Mythology

Published: 2013, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: Classics, goddesses, gods
Categories: EgyptEgypt, Myths and LegendsEgypt, Myths and Legends, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A Little Peace

Published: 2007, National Geographic Books
Tags: Children, Cultures of the world, Peace, Photographs
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Picture BookInformation Book, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Information Book, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Benjamin Franklin’s Wise Words

Published: 2017, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: American history, History, manners, Wisdom
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, United States

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Monumental Verses

Published: 2005, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: architecture, Explore the world, History, Poetry Collection
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Poetry

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If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking The Secrets Of Stonehenge

Published: 2010, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: archaeologist, archeology, Discoveries, Research
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization

Published: 2012, National Geographic Books
Tags: Inventions, Islam, Muslims, technology
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Nonfiction

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One World, One Day

Published: 2009, National Geographic ; Enfield : Publishers Gro
Tags: daily life
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction

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Good-Bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong

Published: 2002, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: immigration, resilience
Categories: AsiaAsia, KoreaAsia, Korea, Picture BookAsia, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Asia, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionAsia, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States

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Lost Boy, Lost Girl

Published: 2010, National Geographic Society
Tags: civil war, Hope, Love, memoir, new life, power, refugee, Survival
Categories: AfricaAfrica, NonfictionAfrica, Nonfiction, SudanAfrica, Nonfiction, Sudan, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Alive In The Killing Fields: Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide

Published: 2009, National Geographic Children's Books
Tags: abuse, Children, Escape, Family, Hardship, Identity, Inspirational, Survive, Young adult
Categories: AsiaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, CambodiaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Cambodia, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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