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Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Egypt, covering foods, clothes, toys, pets, and school, and discusses mummies and the pharaoh Tutankhamen.

Contains one hundred annotated reading lists of books for children, covering school subjects, character and values, and genres and themes; listed by author, with an index.

Contains an introduction to Egypt, following the life of girl as she travels between school and home, including information on Egyptian cities, culture and traditions.

A guide to forming, managing, and assessing peer-led book discussion groups that provides strategies, structures, tools, and stories which demonstrate how to launch a guide successful literature circles.

Provides a description of a young Tuareg girl Leilai, and includes information about the country, region, and culture he is from, as well as a discussion of the different aspects of her school and family life.

Provides a description of a young Brazilian boy, Frederico, and includes information about the country, region, and culture he is from, as well as a discussion of the different aspects of his school and family life.

A pictorial description of the 54 principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.

An introduction to being fair at school, at home, and with friends, with specific examples of how to be fair at home and school.

An introduction to being responsible at school, at home, and in the community, with specific examples of how to be responsible at home and school.

An introduction to following rules at school, at home, and in the community, with specific examples of how to follow the rules at home and at school.

Text and photographs from countries around the world illustrate some of the activities children everywhere have in common.

Full-color illustrations and simple text introduce different types of snow to early readers, which includes soft, light, and heavy snow.

Describes the lives of children in fifty-one cities across the United States, providing historical information about each selection as well as details about the ethnic groups, languages, and cultural activities of the cities.

Presents colorful illustrations and verse that praises the accomplishments and achievements of children of all backgrounds, and encourages them as they make their way through life.

Explores how to manage one's allowance, discussing budgeting, saving, needs and wants, smart shopping, interest, charity, and the importance of wise money management skills for the future.