sudan

"After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to safety at a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder"--Provided by publisher.

Traveling from Lake Victoria in Burundi, to Cairo, Egypt, readers will explore the world's longest river as they learn about the landscape, ancient civilizations, and historic landmarks on the Nile, as well as the people who currently rely on river.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Sudan, featuring discussion of the country's religion and worldview, literature and media, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, gender roles, marriage and family, social customs, lifestyle, music, and dance.

Follows Viola as she survives brutality in war-torn Sudan, makes a perilous journey, lives as a refugee in Egypt, and finally reaches Portland, Maine, where her quest for freedom and security is hampered by memories of past horrors and the traditions her mother and other Sudanese adults hold dear. Includes historical facts and a map of Sudan.

Recounts author Abraham Nhial's experiences as an orphan in Sudan during the civil war, when his village was ravaged for not embracing Islam, covering his travels to Ethiopia, where he endured refugee camps before finding salvation through Christianity and resettling in the U.S.

Jessica Alexander describes the realities of life as an aid worker as she manages a 24,000-person camp in Darfur.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Sudan and Southern Sudan. Features color photographs, a calendar of festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and further resources.

Follows the letters of two pen pals from war-ravaged north and south Sudan describing the differences in their daily lives and their hope for peace. Discusses the history, landscape, people, and religion of each side; and details the harsh conditions and fighting in the south. Also offers information on the latest political developments. Features color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.