Senker, Cath

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Islam, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Muslim festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Hinduism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Hindu festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Christianity, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Christian festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Examines the historical, cultural, and modern-day traditions associated with Buddhism, explains related symbols and figures, and includes photographs, as well as diary entries that provide a child's perspective on how Buddhist festivals are celebrated over the course of a year.

Many of the causes of World War II can be found in the effects of World War I. This book examines some of those causes and effects, providing sidebars, timelines, detailed period photographs and well-researched information.

Chronicles the plague that swept through central Asia from 1347 to 1350, describing how the disease was spread and how it ultimately benefited the poor who survived.

Readers will explore the long history of Korea, its split, and how North Korea and South Korea continue to remain divided.

Presents an introduction to the customs, culture, people, religion, festivals, and everyday life in Saudi Arabia through the letters of a young boy.

Answers questions kids may have about drugs, discussing prescriptions and herbal medicines, and explains the dangers ofhousehold chemicals, smoking, and alcohol.

A brief history of Anne Frank's short and touching life as a young Jewish girl keeping a diary in her secret hiding place in Amsterdam during World War II.