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A Refugee s Journey from Bhutan by Barghoorn Linda
Category: Biography | Series: Leaving My Homeland Ser.
After 9 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Amita remembers very little of her homeland, Bhutan. At two years old, she was forced to flee her country when her family was targeted because of their Nepalese heritage. When the camp becomes an unsafe place for Amita and her family to live, they make the diffi ...Show more
A Refugee s Journey from Eritrea by Barghoorn Linda
Category: Biography | Series: Leaving My Homeland Ser.
Dawit’s future was bleak in his home country of Eritrea, where he would be forced to join the military. Along with a friend, he makes the difficult decision to flee his home and meet with relatives in Europe. After a dangerous journey and months spent in a refugee camp, Dawit faces challenges in his new ...Show more
A Refugee's Journey From Colombia by Barghoorn Linda
Category: Biography | Series: Leaving My Homeland Ser.
Andres dreams about peace in his homeland of Colombia, where fighting has been going on for more than 50 years. When rebel groups threaten his family, they flee their home to find safety in the neighboring country of Ecuador--where they face an uncertain future. Interspersed with facts about Colombia an ...Show more
A Refugee's Journey From Somalia by Barghoorn Linda
Category: Biography | Series: Leaving My Homeland Ser.
Fatuma does not remember a time when there was no fighting in her homeland of Somalia. With violence all around them and a lack of food and water, Fatuma and her family are forced to escape to the world's largest refugee camp, in Kenya. Life in the camp is hard, and Fatuma hopes to one day feel safe. In ...Show more
Cultural Traditions in Poland by Barghoorn Linda
Category: Education | Series: Cultural Traditions in My World Ser.
This engaging book takes readers through a year of holidays and traditions in Poland. Traditional Polish customs, clothing, and food are at the heart of every celebration. Colorful images and clear text also help readers discover traditions and holidays unique to Poland, such as harvest festivals and fa ...Show more
Foods In Different Places by Linda Barghoorn
Category: Education | Series: Learning about Our Global Community Ser.
From crops, which are farmed, to seafood, which is caught, this informative book describes the kinds of foods people eat most in different parts of the world. Readers will learn that geography and climate play a large role in the kinds of foods people eat in different countries. Topics include how peopl ...Show more
Lost Tombs and Treasure by Linda Barghoorn
Category: Education
People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the world.
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