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How Machines Work
Christopher Rawson
Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1976)A simple introduction to the world of machines and motors, looking inside the machines to illustrate how they work and what they do.
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The Children of Micronesia
Jules Hermes
Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, June 1, 1994)Describes the daily life of children living in Micronesia, and discusses customs, traditions, and cultures
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Children of Vietnam
Marybeth Lorbiecki, Paul P. Rome
Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Sept. 1, 1997)Introduces the history, geography, and culture of Vietnam through the daily lives of children who live there
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Children of the World - Kuntai: A Masai Child
Muriel Nicolotti
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, May 2, 2005)Through the presentation of Kuntai's village life, readers become familiar with certain customs of the Masai, a culturally and linguistically distinct people living near the equator in eastern Africa. The Masai are a warrior tribe native to the region that includes Kenya and Tanzania.
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Ballel: A Child of Senegal
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of seven-year-old Ballel, a girl who lives in Thiáes; includes her education, food, housing, and family; and presents general information about the region she lives in.
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State of the World's Children 2017: Children in a Digital World
United Nations
Paperback (United Nations, Aug. 31, 2018)As the debate about whether the internet is safe for children rages, The State of the World’s Children 2017: Children in a Digital World discusses how digital access can be a game changer for children or yet another dividing line. The report represents the first comprehensive look from UNICEF at the different ways digital technology is affecting children, identifying dangers as well as opportunities. It makes a clear call to governments, the digital technology sector and telecom industries to level the digital playing field for children by creating policies, practices and products that can help children harness digital opportunities and protect them from harm.
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Children of the World - Tomasino: A Child of Peru
Herve Giraud, Jean-Charles Rey
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, May 2, 2005)Bordering the Pacific Ocean in western South America is Peru, the country a boy named Tomasino calls home. Tomasino, who is always accompanied by his horse, exemplifies a Peruvian lifestyle that continues an ancient way of life.
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The Children of India
Jules Hermes
Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Dec. 1, 1994)Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels
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Asha: A Child of the Himalayas
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of seven-year-old Asha, a girl from the village of Naggar who lives with her mother and two sisters, including her schooling; and presents general information about her country and the mountainous region she lives in.
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Book of Knowledge: Five Usborne Books in One
T. Bremner
Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 15, 1992)None
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Arafat: A Child of Tunisia
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of seven-year-old Arafat, from the city of Kelibia; includes his family, schooling, and diet; and presents general information about his country.
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