Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt's Treasured Books Contributor(s): Leggett Abouraya, Karen (Author), Roth, Susan L. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0803737475 ISBN-13: 9780803737471 Publisher: Dial Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East |
Dewey: 962.055 |
LCCN: 2011038198 |
Lexile Measure: 680 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.7" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 153893 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |