Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind by Suzanne Fisher Staples

An Introduction to Pakistan
Visit the ancient land of Pakistan at this site, which details the history and geography of the country in which Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind is set.

The Rain Catchers by Jean Thesman

Storytelling
Learn about the history of storytelling, and find some techniques for storytelling. Then create your own story to share with your classmates.

American Dragons: Twenty-Five Asian American Voices edited by Laurence Yep

Asian-American Literature: Sources for Research
Find more information about Asian-American writers and literature via this reference site.

Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman

Matterhorn Accident Adds to Deadly Season in the Alps
This article is about two American mountain climbers who, like Rudi’s father, died in the Swiss Alps. Do you agree with mountaineer Reinhold Messner that better safety rules are needed for climbers?