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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-100803737475

ISBN-139780803737471

eBay Product ID (ePID)111425656

Product Key Features

Book TitleHands Around the Library : Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory / Middle East, School & Education, Social Topics / Violence, Books & Libraries, People & Places / Middle East

Publication Year2012

IllustratorRoth, Susan L., Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorKaren Leggett Abouraya

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight13.9 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2011-038198

Reviews"Roth's exuberant collages capture these heady moments, blending photos, papers and fabrics to bring the people's positive actions and the building's intriguing facade together in a celebration of patriotism and libraries. A stunning visual recreation of a recent historical event." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, Roth's exuberant collages capture these heady moments, blending photos, papers and fabrics to bring the people's positive actions and the building's intriguing facade together in a celebration of patriotism and libraries. A stunning visual recreation of a recent historical event.

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToKindergarten

SynopsisThe inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt " as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil., The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.

LC Classification NumberZ858.A48R68 2012