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I'm still scared

Tomie De Paola

The author recalls his fears as a first-grader during the initial days of World War II, the attack on Pearl Harbor, air raid drills, and blackouts, and the reassurance he received from his parents

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DE

Foods of India

Barbara Sheen

Explores the food, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of India, and provides insights into the nation's culture, history, and everyday life

641.5954
SHE

Knots in my yo-yo string

Jerry Spinelli

This Italian-American Newbery Medalist presents a humorous account of his childhood and youth in Norristown, Pennsylvania

813.54
SPI

You wouldn't want to be a pyramid builder!

David Antram, Jacqueline Morley

Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh

932
MOR

Your travel guide to America's Old West

Rita J Markel

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American West in the 1800s, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personal

978
MAR

Your travel guide to ancient Rome

Rita J Markel

Describes daily life in ancient Rome in travel guide format, covering such topics as food, clothing, transportation, and local customs and manners.

937
MAR

Your Travel Guide to Ancient Egypt

Nancy Day

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accomodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more

932
Day

Your travel guide to ancient Greece

Nancy Day

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more

938
DAY