Friday, January 27, 2017

Nonfiction for Older Readers

Diwali: Festival of Lights - Rina Singh
Fireworks, food and family. Diwali reminds us that light will always prevail over darkness through the retelling of the legends of Rama, Krishna and Lakshmi in the biggest and brightest of all Indian festivals.


Vietnam: A History of the War - Russell Freedman
An account of the Vietnam War describes how it began, why it was so difficult to end, and how its tragic legacy endures today.


Tells the story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki through the eyes of Sachiko Yasui, who was six when the devastation was wrought, describing her experiences in the aftermath of the attack as well as her long journey to find peace.

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