Philippines: Children's Books
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Children of the Philippines (World's Children) by Sheila Kinkade, Elaine Little (Photographer)
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Library Binding (July 1996), Our Price: $21.27
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Learn about the culture and history of the Philippines through the lives of several children.
Christmas in the Philippines, by Cheryl Enderlein
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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Corazon Aquino; Leader of the Philippines, by James Haskins
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Library Binding - 127 pages (April 1988), Our Price: $18.95
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Traces the life of the woman who won election as the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986.
Mga Kuwentong Bayan : 1995, Zellerbach Family Fund (New Faces of Liberty), Alice Lucas (Editor)
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Pedro and the Monkey, by Robert D. San Souci, Michael Hays (Illustrator)
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Library Binding, Our Price: $15.93 Hardcover, (August 1996), List Price: $16.00, Our Price: $11.20, You Save: $4.80 (30%) |
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Bestselling storyteller Robert D. San Souci and gifted illustrator Michael Hays combine their talents for this rousing Filipino folktale about an act of kindness that has unexpected results. Pedro and the Monkey will captivate children of all ages. Full-color illustrations.
The Philippines, by Gail B. Stewart
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Hardcover - 48 pages (September 1991), Our Price: $14.25
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Examines the political scene in the Philippines during the years of the Marcos dictatorship and considers the problems and prospects of the administration of Corazon Aquino.
The Philippines (Enchantment of the World), by Emilie U. Lepthien
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School & Library Binding (December 1986), Our Price: $32.00
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Presents an overview of this Southeast Asian nation of 7107 islands.
The Philippines (New True Book), by Emilie U. Lepthien
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School & Library Binding (October 1993), Our Price: $20.00
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Introduces the country formed by 7,000 islands which stretch from Taiwan to Borneo.
Philippines (Where We Live), by Donna Bailey, Anna Sproule
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Paperback (October 1990), List Price: $3.95, Our Price: $3.16, You Save: $0.79 (20%)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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A young Filipino describes her daily life on the island of Luzon and a trip to Manila during the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan festivals.
The Philippines : Pacific Crossroads (Taking Part Books) by Margaret W. Sullivan, Mike Downey (Photographer)
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School & Library Binding - 160 pages 2 Ed edition (April 1998), Our Price: $23.00 |
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Describes the geography, history, folklore, family life, and culture of the Philippines, as well as those inhabitants who have immigrated to the United States.
Philippines...in Pictures (Visual Geography Series), by Leticia V. Ramos-Shahani, Publications Department Lerner, Department Of Geogr Lerner Publications (Editor)
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Library Binding - 64 pages (December 1989), Our Price: $19.95
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Introduces the land, history, people, economy, and government of the more than seven thousand islands comprising the Philippines.
Rockabye Crocodile : A Folktale from the Philippines, by Jose Aruego, Ariane Dewey (Contributor)
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Paperback, Reprint edition (May 1993), List Price: $4.95, Our Price: $3.96, You Save: $0.99 (20%) |
Reading level: Ages 4-8
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Two elderly boars with contrasting dispositions take turns caring for a baby crocodile and find that their attitudes determine how they are repaid.
Bataan and Corregidor (World War II 50th Aniversary Series), by Wallace B. Black, Jean F. Blashfield
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Library Binding - 48 pages 1st edition (October 1991) Our Price: $19.00
Reading level: Ages 9-12
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Describes the Japanese invasion of the Philippine Islands and their defeat of the American forces under Gen. Douglas MacArthur early in World War II.