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Living as a refugee in America: Mohammed's story (Children in crisis)
By Helen Howard. 2006
Fifteen-year-old Mohammed describes fleeing the Taliban with his mother and siblings, their travels to other countries before arriving in St.…
Louis, Missouri, and his adjustment to American life. His account is interspersed with facts about refugees and cultural, political, and social conditions in Afghanistan. For grades 5-8. 2005Disaster in the Indian Ocean, tsunami 2004 (Monumental milestones)
By John Albert Torres. 2005
Describes the devastation of the December 26, 2004, tsunami in southeast Asia. Survivors recall the initial ocean surge, the chaos…
that followed, and challenges of recovery. Includes factual explanations of the causes of a tsunami, world response efforts, and other relevant topics. For grades 4-7. 2005The places in between
By Rory Stewart. 2006
Afghanistan, 2002. Scotsman Rory Stewart recounts his solitary walk from Herat to Kabul, straight through the central mountains, after the…
fall of the Taliban. He recalls strangers' hospitality, a dog's companionship, and his adventures on the road. Comments on local history and customs. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2004How dinosaurs took flight: the fossils, the science, what we think we know, and the mysteries yet unsolved
By Christopher Sloan. 2005
Discusses the discovery in eastern China of the fossils of dinosaurs with feathers and wings. Focuses on the scientific investigations…
that led to the hypothesis that birds are descendants of ancient dinosaurs. Covers the evolution of feathers, flight, and birds. For grades 5-8. 2005Colombia (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By Peg Lopata. 2005
Discusses the geography, people, and culture of this northern South American country. Chronicles Colombia's history including Spanish colonization and its…
1886 formation as a republic. Examines Colombia's pattern of political instability and challenges posed by poverty, unemployment, and the illegal drug trade. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Chile (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By David Schaffer. 2005
Describes the geography, culture, and people of Chile, a country on the southwestern coast of South America. Chronicles Chile's history…
including Spanish colonization, independence, and the strict regime of dictator Augusto Pinochet, who seized power during a violent 1973 military coup. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Empires of medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay (Great Empires of the Past Ser.)
By David C. Conrad. 2005
Explores the history, people, places, and ideas of these three African kingdoms that grew into empires. Discusses the vital roles…
of salt and Islam in these areas and connections between the past and present traditions. For grades 6-9. 2005Costa Rica (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By Debra A. Miller. 2005
Discusses the geography, people, and culture of this Central American country. Chronicles Costa Rica's history including Spanish colonization, 1821 independence,…
and its 1948 civil war. Examines Costa Rica's values of peace and democracy as evidenced by social programs and absence of any military. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Nicaragua (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By Debra A. Miller. 2005
Discusses the geography, history, and culture of this Central American country. Chronicles Nicaragua's history including Spanish colonization and 1838 independence…
as a republic. Examines the legacy of foreign domination and challenges posed by poverty, natural disasters, economic instability, and political corruption. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Venezuela (Modern World Nations Ser.)
By Richard A. Crooker. 2005
Explores the geography, history, and Spanish heritage of one of the northernmost countries in South America. Covers the culture, government,…
and economic outlook of this oil-rich nation as it deals with threatening political problems. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2006Walking the Bible: a [illustrated] journey for kids through the greatest stories ever told
By Bruce Feiler, Bruce S Feiler, Sasha Meret. 2004
In this children's version of his bestselling book, the author takes the reader to locations mentioned in the Old Testament.…
As he tours the Middle East, Bruce Feiler recalls biblical stories relevant to each place visited. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004Antarctica: journeys to the South Pole
By Walter Dean Myers. 2004
Discusses exploration of the icy continent from James Cook's voyage in 1772 to the expeditions of Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest…
Shackleton, and Roald Amundsen in the early 1900s. Describes the dangers caused by hazardous travel conditions and limited equipment, provisions, communication, and scientific knowledge. For grades 6-9. 2004The tender bar: a memoir
By J. R. Moehringer. 2005
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recalls finding male role models at the local bar in Manhasset, Long Island, where his uncle worked.…
Describes the education he received from the tavern patrons as he struggled to cope with abandonment by his father and life with his mother's dysfunctional family. Strong language. Bestseller. 2005Mysteries of history
By Robert Stewart. 2003
Examines evidence surrounding legendary unsolved mysteries. Includes the building of Egypt's pyramids, the question of King Arthur's existence, skepticism about…
Marco Polo's travels, the El Dorado riddle, suspicions about Napoleon's death, the truth behind Custer's "last stand," and theories about President Kennedy's assassination. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003Panama (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By David M. Armstrong. 2005
Discusses the geography, politics, people, and culture of the Central American country. Chronicles its history from sixteenth-century Spanish discovery to…
1903 independence from Colombia and the twenty-first century. Details the 1914 completion of the Panama Canal. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Guatemala (Modern Nations of the World Ser.)
By Kevin Delgado. 2005
Discusses the geography, people, and culture of the northernmost Central American country. Chronicles Guatemala's history, including the Mayan civilization, Spanish…
colonization, 1847 emergence as an independent state, and the twenty-first century. Examines ethnic groups, traditions, and religions. Addresses modern challenges. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005Mexico and Central America: a fiesta of culture, crafts, and activities for ages 8-12
By Mary C. Turck, Mary Turck. 2004
Describes a variety of Mexican and Central American cultures, including the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Covers issues of sweatshops and…
illegal emigration. Features dozens of activities, from plays and poems to arts, crafts, and cookery. Includes instructions for making an "eye of God" and a piñata. For grades 3-6. 2004The road to there: mapmakers and their stories
By Val Ross. 2003
Biographies of cartographers seeking to map the world from ancient times to the invention of aerial photography, among them China's…
Cheng Ho, Belgium's Gerard Mercator, and America's explorers Lewis and Clark. Includes tales of forgery, undersea adventure, and secret maps. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003Bahrain (Modern World Nations Ser.)
By Carol Ann Gillespie. 2002
Covers the history, geography, culture, government, economy, and future prospects of Bahrain, the smallest and most densely populated Arab country…
about the size of Chicago, Illinois. Explains the Persian Gulf nation's rise to prosperity and its strict adherence to the Islamic religion. For grades 5-8. 2002Pakistan (Modern Nations of the World Ser.Modern Nations of the World)
By William Goodwin. 2003
Discusses the geography, climate, population, plants, animals, and culture of the Muslim nation of Pakistan. Describes its turbulent history since…
its creation in 1947 on the Indian subcontinent and speculates about the country's future. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003