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By Caroline Elkins. 2005
Recovers the lost history of the last days of British colonialism in Kenya. In the aftermath of World War II…
and the triumph of liberal democracy over fascism, the British detained and brutalised hundreds of thousands of Kikuyu - the colony's largest ethnic group - who had demanded their independence. Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for general non-fiction. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2005.By Cheryl Bardoe. 2018
Biography of Sophie Germain (1776-1831), who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics. In…
1816 she was the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences for her work on vibrations. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2018By Nancy Ohlin. 2016
A brief overview of ancient Greece's civilization. Covers the different city-states, labor, religion, architecture, and government of the time. Also…
touches on the Olympic Games, philosophy, and poetry that have remained a part of their legacy. For grades 3-6. 2016By Anita Croy. 2010
Facts about this Iberian Peninsula country, whose bullfighting, Mediterranean beaches, and flamenco dancing are popular among tourists. Describes Spain's geography…
and nature, history and government, and people and culture. Discusses its improved economic status after entering the European Union in 1986. For grades 3-6. 2010By Jen Green. 2009
History of the ancient European country of Greece, the birthplace of Western culture. Covers the first Olympic games in the…
700s B.C.E., the second-century B.C.E. Roman conquest, and occupation by Italian and German troops during World War II. Describes Greece's people, regions, and ecosystems. For grades 3-6. 2009By Anna McQuinn. 2008
Facts about this small North Atlantic island nation. Chronicles the country's history from its ancient Celtic civilization to its formation…
into a modern republic. Describes Ireland's geography, including its cliffs and bogs. Discusses Irish citizens' desire to preserve their cultural traditions while improving the economy. For grades 3-6. 2008By Henry Russell. 2008
History and culture of the world's largest country, which spans eleven time zones. Describes its vast geography and discusses the…
1547 crowning of Russia's first tsar, Ivan the Terrible; the 1922 creation of the Soviet Union; and the republic's communist rule until 1991. For grades 3-6. 2008By Charles Phillips. 2009
History and culture of Scandinavia's largest country. Describes its geographic sweep from Lapland tundra to Baltic Sea cities. Covers Sweden's…
transformation from poor rural to modern industrial nation and its role as a model social-democratic welfare state. Discusses its family-oriented festivals and bestselling pop-music group ABBA. For grades 3-6. 2009By Jen Bryant, Boris Kulikov. 2016
A narrative biography of Louis Braille, who lost his sight as a young child while playing in his father's workshop.…
After being exposed to coded military messages at the Royal School for the Blind in Paris, Louis invented his own alphabet--a system for writing using six dots. For grades K-3. 2016Biography of Marie Curie (1867-1934), a dedicated scientist who became the first woman to win two Nobel Prizes. Describes her…
childhood in Poland, university education in Paris, pioneering research on radioactivity, and use of X-rays to help wounded soldiers. Places her achievements in historical contexts. For grades 4-7. 2006By Michelle Jellen. 2005
At home in California, sixteen-year-old Elena Holloway feels overshadowed by her siblings. But then she spends a semester in Spain…
living with a Spanish family, studying playwriting, and flirting with Miguel, an attractive local boy. For grades 6-9. 2005By Rachel Bean. 2007
An overview of the country comprising England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Describes the region's climate, geography, plants and animals,…
history, culture, government, and economy. Includes a glossary of common Welsh phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007By Henry Russell. 2007
An overview of this central European country. Describes Germany's geography, plants and animals, government, economy, sports, family life, school system,…
culture, and history, including events such as World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Includes a glossary of common German phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007By Robert Anderson. 2006
An overview of this southern European nation. Describes Italy's geography, weather, plants and animals, history, government, holidays, family life, economy,…
and culture. Includes a glossary of common Italian phrases. For grades 3-6. 2006By Martyn Bramwell. 2000
By Ethan Zohn, David Rosenberg. 2011
Journeying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through the…
world's most popular sport: soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes and witnessing the many fiestas that are celebrated there, readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime. Activities generated from each chapter include learning a phrase in each of the different languages that Spain recognizes, making a sand-drip sand castle to understand the concept of surface tension, and creating a time capsule unique to a family's culture and era. Readers will also have the opportunity to research a real project in Spain through which they can give back and make a difference in this fascinating country.The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The…
Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common CoreBy Eve Bunting. 2007
By Ashley Evanson. 2021
Hello, Rome! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food,…
and culture of cities around the world. Both children and adults continue to love these hip and charming books!In Rome you can learn about the days of the week while discovering the city: enjoy delicious gelato on Tuesday, ride your scooters past the Colosseum on Thursday, and visit St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday.By Ashley Evanson. 2021
Hello, Germany! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food,…
and culture of places around the world. Both children and adults are sure to love these hip and charming books!In Germany, you can use words that are opposites to help you discover the country: hikers at the top and the bottom of the Alps, beautiful Black Forest trees that are near and far, and delicious Bavarian treats that are eaten and then gone.