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10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War
• Philp Caputo
• HISTORY
• YOUNG ADULTS
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An excellent illustrated history of the Vietnam War from its origins to the its lasting effects. Vietnam veteran Philip Caputo describes the politics surrounding the conflict, the major battles and the key figures, providing a lucent and informative introduction for young adults.
(VNM90, $23.99)
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Buddha
• Demi
• RELIGION
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.95)
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
• RELIGION
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text).
(ASA16, $20.00)
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Children of the Dragon, Selected Tales from Vietnam
• Trina Schart Hyman
• Sherry Garland
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Six beautifully illustrated Vietnamese legends. This collection records the stories that have been passed down for generations including the pourquoi tale of how the tiger got its stripes and the myth of Vietnam's creation.
(VNM53, $18.00)
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Children of the River
• Linda Crew
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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This immigrant tale contains much heartrending detail about life under Khmer Rouge rule.
(CBD30, $6.50)
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Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies
• Moss Roberts
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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Moss Roberts combed 2,500 years of the Chinese folk tradition for this anthology. Decorated with woodcut illustrations throughout, this is another volume in Pantheon's excellent folklore series.
(CHN146, $16.00)
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Fallen Angels
• Walter Dean Myers
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The affecting story of a young man from Harlem and his experiences in the Vietnam War, written by the awarding-winning children's book author and former soldier Walter Dean Myers.
(VNM92, $5.99)
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Goodbye, Vietnam
• Gloria Whelan
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A story of hope, home and family in war-torn Vietnam. 13-year-old Mai must flee her home and embark on a dangerous journey to Hong Kong when the Vietnamese government threatens to arrest her grandmother. Ages 9-12.
(VNM54, $5.50)
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Picture the World, Children's Art Around the Globe
• Tracy V. Spates
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
• FAMILY
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This oversize book, illustrated with colorful art and photographs, highlights eight nations on five continents. Each chapter includes a cultural overview, photographs of kids, examples of handicrafts and a hands-on art activity. For kids ages 6 and up.
(WLD31, $24.95)
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Two Lands, One Heart: An American Boy's Journey to His Mother's Vietnam
• Jeremy Schmidt
• Ted Wood
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A moving and fascinating portrait of modern Vietnam as seen through the eyes of a young boy who visits family there for the first time with his Vietnamese-American mother. Written for children ages 9 to 12.
(VNM35, $15.95)
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Water Buffalo Days, Growing Up in Vietnam
• Huynh Quang Nhuong
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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As a child in pre-war rural Vietnam, the author relied on his water buffalo, named Tank, for protection, income and companionship. This spare memoir tells Tank's story -- and the family's -- up to the first signs of war. Ages 9-12.
(VNM51, $5.99)
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