40 Books in this collection
Diverse Background English Collection Grades 3-6
The Diverse Background Collection includes both fiction and nonfiction titles in English that promote cross-cultural understanding, with a range of high-interest topics and complexity to meet all students' needs. This collection includes books in Guided Reading Levels N-Y.
Books in This Collection
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A Song for Cambodia
By Michelle Lord, Shino AriharaA Song for Cambodia
By Michelle Lord, Shino AriharaView DetailsThe true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, Cambodian American musician and human rights activist, who as a young boy survived Khmer Rouge work camps by learning to play a musical instrument.
Aani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoAbadeha
The Philippine CinderellaBy Myrna de la Paz, Youshan TangPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAbadeha
The Philippine CinderellaBy Myrna de la Paz, Youshan TangView DetailsA retelling of the Cinderella story, set in the Philippines. Part of the Cinderella Around the World series.
Angkat
The Cambodian CinderellaBy Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Eddie FlottePaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAngkat
The Cambodian CinderellaBy Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Eddie FlotteView DetailsPart of the Cinderella Around the World series, this picture book offers a Cambodian take on Cinderella.
Anklet for a Princess
A Cinderella Story from IndiaBy Lila Mehta, Meredith Brucker, Youshan TangView DetailsPart of the Cinderella Around the World series, this is a variation of the Cinderella story set in India.
Caravan
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Darryl LigasanPaperback: $12.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCaravan
By Lawrence McKay Jr., Darryl LigasanView DetailsThrough the story of ten-year-old Jura's first caravan trip with his father, Lawrence McKay, Jr. describes the adventures one boy experiences on the journey to young adulthood.
Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCelebrate! Connections Among Cultures
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsA photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance.
Coming to America
A Muslim Family's StoryBy Bernard WolfPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageComing to America
A Muslim Family's StoryBy Bernard WolfView DetailsA photo-essay of a Muslim family from Egypt; their experiences living in America; and the sacrifices they make to have a better life.
Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life
A Story of Sustainable FarmingBy Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCycle of Rice, Cycle of Life
A Story of Sustainable FarmingBy Jan ReynoldsView DetailsA photographic exploration of the cycles of traditional Balinese rice farming, a dynamic model of earth-friendly agriculture that connects a unique culture with the natural world.
Dia's Story Cloth
The Hmong People's Journey of FreedomBy Dia Cha, Chue Cha, Nhia Thao ChaPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDia's Story Cloth
The Hmong People's Journey of FreedomBy Dia Cha, Chue Cha, Nhia Thao ChaDomítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanDomítíla: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition
By Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Connie McLennanView DetailsWith love and care in every stroke, illustrator Connie McLennan captured on canvas the warmth of relationships, the fondness for color and texture, and the versatile patterns characteristic of the Mexican people. Readers will soon fall in love with the shimmering light of the desert landscape and this well-told story of Cinderella-with-a-twist.
Drumbeat in Our Feet
By Patricia Keeler, Júlio LeitãoPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDrumbeat in Our Feet
By Patricia Keeler, Júlio LeitãoView DetailsA journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of African dance, past and present.
Everglades Forever
Restoring America's Great WetlandBy Trish Marx, Cindy KarpPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageEverglades Forever
Restoring America's Great WetlandBy Trish Marx, Cindy KarpView DetailsA photo-essay about the Florida Everglades, its unique ecosystem, and the efforts currently underway to restore this "Wetland of International Importance," told within the framework of a class study project and visit to the Everglades.
Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothView DetailsHappy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
Going Home, Coming Home
By Truong Tran, Ann PhongPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageGoing Home, Coming Home
By Truong Tran, Ann PhongView DetailsBilingual English/Vietnamese. This summer, Ami Chi is taking a trip to far off Vietnam, where the streets are crowded with zipping scooters and fruit is shaped like dragons and stars.
Growing Peace
A Story of Farming, Music, and Religious HarmonyBy Richard SobolView DetailsThis stunning photo-essay for children is a story of coexistence, focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Christian families in a Ugandan village who created a Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative and learned to live and work together peacefully.
Honoring Our Ancestors
By Harriet RohmerPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHonoring Our Ancestors
By Harriet RohmerView DetailsThrough stories, art, and photographs, Honoring Our Ancestors will inspire children and their families to gain strength from the past as they ask themselves, "Who do I honor?"
How We Are Smart
By William Nikola, Sean QuallsPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHow We Are Smart
By William Nikola, Sean QuallsView DetailsMusician Tito Puente. Ballerina Maria Tallchief. Explorer Matthew Henson. Congresswoman Patsy Mink. These are some of the people profiled in this book. They are well known for different reasons, but they also have something in common. They were all smart!
I See the Rhythm
By Toyomi Igus, Michele WoodOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageI See the Rhythm
By Toyomi Igus, Michele WoodView Detailsi see the rhythmis an inspiring celebration of African American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.
In the Time of the Drums
By Kim L. Siegelson, Brian PinkneyIn the Time of the Drums
By Kim L. Siegelson, Brian PinkneyView DetailsMentu, an enslaved child, learns about the culture of his people from his grandmother, Twi in this Gullah folk tale of an insurrection at Teakettle Creek.
Jouanah
A Hmong CinderellaBy Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Anne Sibley O'BrienPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageJouanah
A Hmong CinderellaBy Dr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Anne Sibley O'BrienView DetailsJouanah: A Hmong Cinderella is sure to shine as one of the most beautiful and moving versions of Cinderella from around the world.
Just Like Me
By Harriet Rohmer, Fourteen ArtistsJust Like Me
By Harriet Rohmer, Fourteen ArtistsView DetailsThrough stories, paintings, and childhood photographs, these fourteen artists open their hearts and invite us to enter into their worlds. With honesty and encouragement, they offer hope for aspiring young people who dream of becoming artists- just like them.
Malala Yousafzai
Warrior with WordsBy Karen Leggett Abouraya, Susan L. RothView DetailsThe inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who has become an international activist for universal education, with beautiful collage illustrations by award-winning artist Susan L. Roth.
On My Block
Stories and Paintings by Fifteen ArtistsBy Dana Goldberg, Cecilia Álvarez, Carl Angel, Cbabi BayocPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOn My Block
Stories and Paintings by Fifteen ArtistsBy Dana Goldberg, Cecilia Álvarez, Carl Angel, Cbabi BayocView DetailsFifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.
Only the Mountains Do Not Move
A Maasai Story of Culture and ConservationBy Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $12.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOnly the Mountains Do Not Move
A Maasai Story of Culture and ConservationBy Jan ReynoldsView DetailsA photographic essay about contemporary Maasai--the changes in lifestyle, land, and farming practices they face and how they are adapting to those changes.
Sacred Mountain
EverestBy Christine Taylor-ButlerPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSacred Mountain
EverestBy Christine Taylor-ButlerView DetailsA photo-essay exploring the cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest, focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment.
Shanghai Messenger
By Andrea Cheng, Ed YoungPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageShanghai Messenger
By Andrea Cheng, Ed YoungView DetailsA story in verse of a biracial Chinese American girl's journey to self-discovery and love of family as she visits her extended family in Shanghai, China. For middle grade readers.
The Legend of Freedom Hill
By Linda J. Altman, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa HuPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Legend of Freedom Hill
By Linda J. Altman, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa HuView DetailsA fictional story set during the California Gold Rush, in which a girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother's freedom from a slave catcher.
The School the Aztec Eagles Built
By Dorinda NicholsonThe School the Aztec Eagles Built
By Dorinda NicholsonView DetailsA photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village.
The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie YamasakiThe Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
By Mark Weston, Katie YamasakiView DetailsThe "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this compelling biography of Soichiro Honda, the innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer and Japanese business pioneer.
The Story of Tennis Champion Arthur Ashe
By Crystal Hubbard, Kevin BelfordThe Story of Tennis Champion Arthur Ashe
By Crystal Hubbard, Kevin BelfordView DetailsThe "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this action-packed tribute to Arthur Ashe, one of the most compelling athletes and humanitarians of the twentieth century.
The Story of World War II Hero Irena Sendler
By Marcia Vaughan Crews, Ron MazellanThe Story of World War II Hero Irena Sendler
By Marcia Vaughan Crews, Ron MazellanView DetailsThe "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this beautiful celebration of the life of Irena Sendler, a social worker who helped save nearly 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Nazi occupation of Poland.
Vanishing Cultures: Amazon Basin
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Amazon Basin
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Vanishing Cultures: Down Under
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Down Under
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Vanishing Cultures: Far North
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Far North
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Vanishing Cultures: Frozen Land
By Jan ReynoldsOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Frozen Land
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Vanishing Cultures: Himalaya
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Himalaya
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Vanishing Cultures: Mongolia
By Jan ReynoldsOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Mongolia
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsThis photo essay explores the life of Dawa and Olana, two young cousins who come from a family of nomads on the grassy plains of Mongolia.
Vanishing Cultures: Sahara
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageVanishing Cultures: Sahara
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsIn this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora, Rafael LopezPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageYum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora, Rafael LopezView DetailsA collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.
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