Joy Cowley
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Follows a young girl named Tui who lives with her family on the Mekong River in Vietnam. Describes how Tui waits for her father to come home from fishing, and how the people of the water village conduct business from boats on the river. Includes facts about the country, river, and Vietnamese culture, as well as a color map.
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Presents a fictional story about Urt, a young boy in Thailand, who is inspired to spend time in a Buddhist temple trying to live like a monk. After he returns home, he tries to live out the lessons he learned. Includes information on Thailand, a conversation with a Thai child, and a colorful map.
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A young girl in Taiwan describes how her father, a weather forecaster on television, warns people of typhoons and then she gets the day off from school. She offers information about typhoons, and expresses her pride in the important work her father does. Includes a map, facts about the country, and a conversation with a woman from Taipei, Taiwan.
6) Mango trees
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English
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Explores the types of trees growing in the Philippines and discusses the role each plays in the lifestyle and culture of the Philippine people. Includes a map, and facts about the country.
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During the Industrial Revolution, a young boy named Charlie is incredibly proud of the leather shoes his grandfather made for him. But when his mother becomes sick and can't afford the tea that will ease her coughing, Charlie decides to trade his precious shoes for tea. Includes a glossary, a map, graphs, and a timeline.