ukraine

It is June 1941 and after the brutal rule of the Soviets the people of Krystia's small Ukrainian village are inclined to look on the German invaders as liberators; but soon the Nazis start rounding up Jewish Ukrainians, and Krystia is faced with a terrible choice--risk everything by helping her Jewish friends and neighbors to hide, or save herself and her family by doing nothing.

"The story in comics of Lola, the author's great-grandmother, who lived an adventurous life as a feminist, secret service agent, military nurse, and Jewish refugee in the soviet Ukraine. The story is interweaved with the author's political and romantic coming-of-age a century later in present-day Chicago"--.

Examines the history behind the 1932-1933 famine-genocide inflicted on Ukrainians by Russians that killed upwards of ten million people.

Looks at the country of Ukraine, discussing its history, land, people, and more.

This book delves into Ukraine's history, development, economy, food, and environment, and its place in the world today.

Interspersed with facts about Ukraine and its people, tells the narrative story about Miron and her family fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes.

Follows the lives of Jews determined to survive after the SS show up in their small Ukranian town, only weeks after the German invasion.

"[Discusses one of] Stalin's greatest crimes--the consequences of which still resonate today In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural collectivization--in effect a second Russian revolution--which forced millions of peasants off their land and onto collective farms. The result was a catastrophic famine, the most lethal in European history. At least five million people died between 1931 and 1933 in the USSR"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the land, food, holidays, and language of Ukraine.

"Anatoliy, a young boy from Ukraine, introduces readers to his country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Anatoliy also tells readers about his school, family life, and things to see in Ukraine. Includes a page of facts about Ukraine's population, geography, and culture"--Provided by publisher.