Hands Around the Library

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About the Book

Reviews & Awards

A list of awards that Hands Around the Library has won, as well as various reviews.

https://www.handsaroundthelibrary.com/reviews

 

Biographies

Short biographies of authors/illustrator Susan L. Roth and author Karen Leggett Abouraya.

https://www.handsaroundthelibrary.com/about/biographies

 

Karen Leggett Abouraya - Children’s Literature

A short biography of author Karen Leggett Abouraya and a review of the book, as well as links to classroom resources at the bottom of the page.

http://childrenslit.com/authorillustrator-bookings-book-sales/author-and-illustrator-list/karen-leggett-abouraya/

 

Writing with a broken tusk: Karen Leggett Abouraya and Susan L. Roth on Hands Around the Library

An interview with Susan L. Roth about her book. 

http://umakrishnaswami.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/karen-leggett-abouraya-and...

Art

Susan L. Roth

Information about how the illustrator Susan Roth creates her collages.

http://www.susanlroth.com/cut_it_out.htm

http://www.susanlroth.com/clean_dirt.htm

http://www.susanlroth.com/my_tools.htm

Articles For Reference

What is the Arab Spring? A definition

An article about the Arab Spring from Thought Co. 

https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-the-arab-spring-2353029 

Culture

Ancient Egyptian Culture - Ancient History Encyclopedia

Information about ancient Egyptian religion, society, sports, and more.

http://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Culture/

 

The Culture of Egypt | USA Today

An article about the attitudes, ethnicities, religions, and more of Egypt.

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/culture-egypt-32949.html

 

Religion and Faith in Modern Cairo

An article about present day religion in Cairo, Egypt.

https://www.laits.utexas.edu/cairo/modern/religion/religion.html

 

Egypt - Language, Culture, Customs, and Etiquette

An article about various Egyptian society and culture.

http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/egypt-guide

Development Projects

Let’s Hold Hands! 

A developmental project from author Susan L. Roth to encourage students to be ambassadors of friendship.

http://www.susanlroth.com/letsholdhands/index.htm

Food

Top 10 Foods in Egypt

An article of common Egyptian foods with pictures.

http://www.alrahalah.com/2012/03/top-10-foods-in-egypt/

 

Egypt Typical Food

A list of typical dishes and desserts.

http://www.egypt.cl/typical-food.htm  

 

Egyptian Food Guide: Must Eat Foods When Visiting Cairo.

An Egyptian food guide.

http://passportandplates.com/destination-guides/egyptian-food-guide/

Geography

Geography

The history of ancient geography, an interactive story, and maps of ancient and modern Egypt.

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/geography/home.html

 

Egypt Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

Facts about Egypt’s geography, nature, people and culture, government and economy, and more.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/egypt/#egypt-pyramids.jpg

History

Ancient Egypt - Ancient History - HISTORY.com

A more in-depth overview of ancient Egyptian history, as well as a video about the Great Pyramid.

http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt

 

Library of Alexandria | ancient library, Alexandria, Egypt | Britannica.com

An encyclopedia entry of the Library of Alexandria.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Library-of-Alexandria

 

Arab Spring - Wikipedia

An article about the demonstrations and revolts in the Arab world in early 2010s.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Spring

 

Egypt’s Jewel of a Library Reopens, Thanks to Demonstrators

An NPR article about the protection of the Library of Alexandria.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2011/02/24/134009161/egypts-jewel-of-a-library-reopens-thanks-to-demonstrators

 

History

An overview of Old and modern day Alexandria.

https://www.handsaroundthelibrary.com/about/history

Language

Languages of Egypt - Wikipedia

An overview of the languages spoken in Egypt.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Egypt

 

Egyptian Arabic - essential facts and features

An introduction to Egyptian Arabic, its features, and various common expressions.

http://egyptianarabic.com/  

 

Egyptian Colloquial Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, and language.

Information about Egyptian Arabic, as well as its alphabet and pronunciation,

http://www.omniglot.com/writing/arabic_egypt.htm

Music

Egyptian Music

An article about the origins and various styles of Egyptian music, including modern popular and folk traditions.

http://www.traditionalarabicmusic.com/music_of_egypt.html

 

Ancient Egyptian Music

An article about ancient Egyptian music for kids.

http://www.historyforkids.net/egyptian-music.html

 

Teaching Activities

Activities

Classroom activities and discussion ideas for Hands Around the Library from the book website.  

https://handsaroundthelibrary.com/educators-and-librarians/activities

 

Hands Around the Library: Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books

Teaching ideas for the book for various grade levels.

http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2012/10/hands-around-the-library-protecting-egypts-treasured-books/

 

Hands Around the Library - Teaching Ideas

Teaching ideas for the book from American Library Association.

http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/conferencesandevents/ecollab/resources/aasl13_Hands_Around.pdf