Anti-Semitism

The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate Janice Cohn, 1995
EMC 305.892 C678c
Describes how the people of Billings, Montana joined together to fight a series of hate crimes against a Jewish family.

Escaping to America: A True Story Rosalyn Schanzer, 2000
EMC 943.804 S299e
The author tells her story about how her family left their home land to find a better life in America; set in the early twentieth century.

Fireflies in the Dark: The Story of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Children of Terezin
Susan Goldman Rubin, 2000
EMC 940.53 R896f
The story of Friedl Dicker and her years teaching at the Terezin Concentration Camp. It includes art created by the children and teacher, excerpts from diaries and interviews with camp survivors.

Forging Freedom Hudson Talbott, 2000
EMC 940.53 T142f
Chronicles the brave exploits of Jaap Penraat, a young Dutch man, who risked his life during World War II to save the lives of over 400 Jews.

The Holocaust Camps Ann Byers, 1998
EMC 940.53 B993h
Describes the establishment of Nazi concentration camps throughout Europe and their eventual use as a means of eliminating the Jews.

The Holocaust Heroes David K. Fremon, 1998
EMC 940.53 F872h
Details the efforts of people who risked their own lives save thousands of Jews and others from Nazi persecution

The Holocaust Survivors Tabatha Yeatts, 1998
EMC 940.53 Y41h
The author uses eyewitness accounts to explain what life was like for those who survived.

Martyrs to Madness Ted Gottfried, 2000
EMC 940.53 G685m
Discusses how the Nazis came to power in Germany and the systematic brutalization they perpetrated on such groups as the Jews, Gypsies, Catholics, homosexuals, and others.

My Secret Camera: Life in the Lodz Ghetto Mendel Grossman, 2001
EMC 940.53 G878m
A collection of photographs taken by a secret camera to document the hardships of living in the Lodz Ghetto during the Holocaust.

Nazi Germany: The Face of Tyranny Ted Gottfried, 2000
EMC 940.53 G685
Describes the Nazis' rise to power in Germany and their efforts to conquer Europe, as well as their full-scale war against Jews and others.

No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War Anita Lobel, 1998
EMC 940.53 L797n
The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.

Passage to Freedom: the Sugihara Story Ken Mochizuki, 1997
EMC 940.53 M688p
This story, based on Hiroki Sugihara's own words, is one of the most important stories to emerge from the ruins of the Holocaust.

Thanks to My Mother Schoschana Rabinovici, 1998
EMC 940.53 R116t
The author's harrowing memoir of how she and her mother survived the Holocaust portrays the best and worst of humanity in heartbreaking and scenes.

Witnesses to War Michael Leapman, 1998
EMC 940.53 L437w
Includes eight true-life stories of Nazi persecution.

Biography

King Solomon and His Magic Ring Elie Wiesel, 1999
EMC 921 S689w
Recounts some of the stories of the wisdom and folly in the life of the legendary King Solomon.

Tutankhamen: the Life and Death of a Pharoh, by David Murdock, 1998.
EMC 921 T96m
Relates the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and what it revealed about the funeral rites of the pharaoh.

Celebrations and Customs

Celebrating Ramadan Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, 2001
EMC 297036 H869c
Discusses the many traditions and customs that occur during Ramadan.

Dance, Sing, Remember: a Celebration of Jewish Holidays Leslie Kimmelman, 2000
EMC 296.43 K49d
Explains eleven major Jewish holidays and how they are celebrated.

Celebrating Hanukkah Diane Hoyt, 1996
EMC 296.435 H869c
Presents the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah as a Jewish family in San Francisco celebrates it.

Celebrations of Light: A Year of Holidays Around the World Nancy Luenn, 1998
EMC 394.26 L948c
Describes various festivals centered around light that are celebrated by different cultures throughout the year, including Candelmas, Bon Matsuri, Diwali, Hanukkah, Luciadagen, and Kwanzaa.

Eight Days of Hanukkah: A Holiday Step Book Harriet Ziefert, 1997
EMC 296.435 Z65e
Discusses the traditions of Hanukkah from lighted candles to storytelling to Dreidels and Latkes.

Id-ul-Fitr Kerena Marchant, 1998
EMC 297.36 M315i
Looks at some of the ways Muslims around the world celebrate the joyous festival of Id-ul-Fitr.

Life on an Israeli Kibbutz, Linda Jabobs Altman, 1996.
EMC 307.776 A468l
Describes daily life in an Israeli commune and provides a history of the Kibbutz movement.

On Passover Cathy Goldberg Fishman, 1997
EMC 296.437 F542o
As a Jewish family prepares for Passover, the little girl learns about traditions, which are part of the holiday celebrations.

Ramadan Suhaib Hamid Ghazi, 1996
EMC 297.36 G411r
Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of his holiday in the Islamic religion.

On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Cathy Fishman, 1997
EMC 296.431 F537o
As she and her family celebrate these two Jewish holidays, a young girl contemplates their meaning in her life.

Santa Who? Gail Gibbons, 1999
EMC 394.266 G41s
Describes the origins and evolution if Santa Claus, starting with the Turkish story of St. Nicholas.

Shabbat Miriam Nerlove, 1998
EMC 296.41 N448s
A story that walks the reader through the days of the Jewish Passover.

The Story of Hanukkah Norma Simon, 1997
EMC 296.435 S595s
Explains the history and traditions that are part of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Story of Shabbat Molly Cone, 2000
EMC 296.41 C474s
Explains the history and traditions that are part of the Jewish Shabbat.

This Is Our Seder Ziporah Hildebrandt, 1999
EMC 296.437 H642t
A simple description of the food and activities at a Seder, the ritual meal of Passover, including an explanation of their historical and symbolic significance.

Cultures

Cultures of the World: Egypt Robert Pateman, 1995.
EMC 962 P295e
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the Middle Eastern country that at one time had the most advanced civilization the world had yet seen.

Cultures of the World: Saudi Arabia Hunt Janin, 1995.
EMC 953.8 J33s
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the country that is Islam's birthplace and probably the driest large country on the face of the earth.

Cultures of the World: Turkey Sean Sheeban, 1996.
EMC 956.1 S541t
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Turkey.

Cultures of the World: Iraq Susan M. Hassig, 1995.
EMC 956.7 H355i
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the country where the world's first civilization was born.

Cultures of the World: Syria Coleman South, 1995.
EMC 956.91 S726s
Discusses geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Syria.

Introducing Muhammad Ziauddin Sardar and Zafar Abbas Malik, 1997
EMC 297 S344i
This is an informative guide through the world of Islam starting with the birth of Muhammad to its status in the world today, politically and culturally.

Family Life

A Kurdish Family, by Karen O'Connor, 1996.
EMC 305.891 O18k
Describes the experiences of one Kurdish family that was driven from their home in northern Iraq and moved to a new life in California.

Palestinian Teenage Refugees and Immigrants Speak Out, by Nabil Marshood, 1997.
EMC 973.04 M371p
Six Palestinian teenagers living in the United States present their views on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Folktales

Gershon's Monster: a story for the Jewish New Year Eric A. Kimmel, 2000
EMC 398.2 K49g
Retells the story of a Hasidic legend in which a Jewish man's sins threaten his twin children.

The Golem David Wisniewski, 1996
EMC 398.2 W815g
A saintly rabbi miraculously brings to life a clay giant who helps him watch over Jews of the sixteenth century Prague.

The Golden Sandal: a Middle Eastern Cinderella, by Rebecca Hickox, 1998.
EMC 398.2 H629g
An Iraqi version of the Cinderella story, in which a kind and beautiful girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsister finds a husband with the help of a magic fish.

Last Quest of Gilgamesh Ludmila Zeman, 1995
EMC 398.2 Z53l
In his final quest, Gigamesh, still mourning the death of his dear friend Enkidu, sets out to find the key to immortality.

The Mysterious Visitor: Stories of the Prophet Elijah Nina Jaffe, 1997
EMC 222.5 J23m
The ever-changing Elijah, who has believed to be a messenger from heaven to earth, is depicted as a peasant, a traveler and a beggar. Includes eight illustrated stories.

Next Year in Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of Jewish Stories Howard Schwartz, 1996
EMC 296.4 S399n
A collection of Jewish folk and fairy tales set in Jerusalem.

The Persian Cinderella Shirley Climo, 1999
EMC 398.2 C639p
A retelling of the traditional Persian tale in which Settareh, neglected and abused by her stepmother and stepsisters, finds her life transformed with the help of a little blue jug.

A Rabbit's Tail: Story from Korea Suzanne Crowder Han, 1999
EMC 398.2 H233ra
An adapted version of a Korean folktale where a tiger is afraid of being eaten by a dried persimmon, but when the rabbit tries to convince him he's wrong, the rabbit loses his tail.

Raisel's Riddle Erica Silverman, 1999
EMC 398.2 S587r
A Jewish version of the Cinderella story, in which a poor but educated young woman captivates her "Prince Charming" a rabbi's son, at a Purim ball.

The Way Meat Loves Salt: a Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition Nina Jaffe, 1998
EMC 398.2 J23w
In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song.

When the Beginning Began: Stories about God, the Creatures, and Us Julius Lester, 1999
EMC 296.34 L642w
A collection of traditional and original Jewish tales interpreting the Biblical story of the creation of the world.

You Never Know: a legend of the Lamed-Vavniks, by Francine Prose, 1998.
EMC 398.2 P966y
Though mocked by the rest of the villagers, poor Schmuel the shoemaker turns out to be a very special person.

Geography

The Golden City: Jerusalem's 3,000 Years, by Neil Waldman, 1995.
EMC 956.94 W164g
Discusses celebrating the three thousandth anniversary of the fabled city, Jerusalem's rich, sometimes turbulent history from its founding by King David to its present place in the Jewish State of Israel.

History

Pyramids! 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt Avery Hart & Paul Mantell, 1997.
EMC 932 H325p
Today's kids actively experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. Games, food, clothing and creative activities involve children in the exploration of life in a ancient society.

Pyramid James Putnam, 1994.
EMC 932 P991p
The author discusses pyramids in Egypt, Nubia, Mexico and Central America.

Enchantment of the World: Saudi ArabiaLeila Merrell Foster, 1994.
EMC 953.8 F755s
Describes the history, geography, culture, industry, and economy of the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula.

Enchantment of the World: Iran Mary Virgina Fox, 1994.
EMC 955 F793I
Surveys the history, modern life, and industry of Iran.

Enchantment of the World: Jordan Leila Merrell Foster, 1994.
EMC 956.95 F755j
Introduces the geography, history, government, religion, and culture of Jordan.

Religion and Mythology

And The Earth Trembled: The Creation of Adam and Eve Shulamith Oppenheim, 1996
EMC 297.1 O62a
The Islamic version of the creation of man.

But God Remembered: Stories of Women from Creation to the Promised Land Sandy Sasso, 1995
EMC 221.92 S252b
Here are stories that might have happened, about four women of biblical tradition.

Ester's Story Diane Wolkstein, 1996
EMC 222.9 W862e
The story of the shy orphan girl who became a queen and risked the wrath of her king to save her people. The story of Ester is the basis for the holiday, Purim.

I Once Was a Monkey Jeanne M. Lee, 1999
EMC 294.38 L478I
A retelling of six Jatakas, or birth stories, which illustrate some of the central tenets of Buddha's teachings, such as compassion, honesty, and thinking clearly before acting

Journeys With Elijah, by Barbara Diamond Goldin, 1999.
EMC 222.2 G619I
Presents eight stories about the Old Testament prophet Elijah, set in a variety of time periods and in places all over the world where Jews have lived.

Muslim Mosque Angela Wood, 2000
EMC 297.351 W873m
Describes what happens inside of a Muslim mosque and introduces the Muslim faith.

One World, Many Religions Mary Pope Osborne, 1996
EMC 291 O81o
An illustrated introduction to comparative religion, discussing Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

Queen Ester Saves Her People Rita Golden Gelman, 1998
EMC 222.9 G319q
Retells the story of how a beautiful Jewish girl became the Queen of Persia and saved her people from death at the hands of the evil Hamen.

Religion Explained Anita Ganeri, 1997
EMC 291 G196r
This is a beginner's guide to religions around the world.

Sacred Places Philemon Sturges, 2000
EMC 291.35 S935s
Describes various types of space which are sacred to different religions, including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other shrines.

Why On This Night? Rahel Muslean, 2000
EMC 296.45 M987w
Includes the basic elements of a traditional Seder as well as many creative facets intended to involve children in this Jewish liturgy through song, dance, drama, explanation, and action.

Poetry

O Jerusalem Jane Yolen, 1996
EMC 811.54 Y64o
A poetic tribute to Jerusalem, in honor of the 3000th anniversary of its founding, celebrating its history as a holy city for three major religions.

The Space Between Our Footsteps: Poems and Paintings from the Middle East
Naomi Shihab Nye, 1998
EMC 808.81 S732
More than a hundred poets and artists from nineteen Middle Eastern countries explore themes such as homeland, exile, childhood, love, war, and peace in poetry and paintings.

War and the Pity of War Neil Philip, 1998
EMC 808.81 W253
Presents an illustrated collection of poems about the waste, horror, and futility of was as well as the nobility, courage, and sacrifice of individuals in wartime; including poems on such wars as Vietnam.

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