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Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women’s rights and free education for children all over...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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American Library Association Youth Media Awards 2021
Caldecott Medal | Winners and Honorees | 2020-Current
Caldecott Medal | Winners and Honorees | 2020-Current
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"In the midst of the Syrian Civil War, Alaa takes care of Aleppo's abandoned cats"--
8) Pyramids
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A look at the discovery and buildings of the Great Pyramids.
Author
Language
English
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"Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979"--
12) Iran
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Pack your bags! We're headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Iran's sandy deserts and the ancient ruins of Persepolis, take a tour of famous places of prayer, and watch an Iranian soccer match! A special section introduces Iran's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
13) Tomorrow
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Language
English
Description
Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan's little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play? An uplifting story about a courageous little boy growing up in a time of conflict, and the strength of family love.
16) The Shawnee
Author
Series
Publisher
Children Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, social structure, daily life, and culture of the Shawnee Nation.
17) Israel
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Pack your bags! We're headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Israel's busy cities, sun-baked deserts, and coastal plains and even visit a kibbutz. We'll also find out what foods people eat and how they celebrate holidays. A special section introduces Israel's capital, official languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your...
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Series
Language
English
Description
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon may not actually contain hanging plants, but they do contain mysteries all their own, including speculation that they never even existed. Readers travel back in time to learn about this fascinating world wonder through interesting facts, historical images, and helpful graphic organizers. Accessible text emphasizes the history of this fascinating wonder as well as the civilization that created it. This book's fun fact...
Author
Series
Party diaries volume 2
Publisher
Branches, Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When eight-year-old Priya is hired to do a henna night for a teenage party, she and her friend Melissa are worried their ideas might be too babyish for the older girls.
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Language
English
Description
Iran is a country of many ancient and modern cultural traditions. This fascinating book describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs. The majority or Iran's people are Muslim and many of their holidays are rooted in the religion of Islam. Young readers will also discover how the people of Iran celebrate family occasions.
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