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One great story or video can transform a child's experience of a new culture or place. The more kids know about a place they are about to visit, the more excitement and interest they have when they experience it in-person.
Below is our ever-expanding list of books, videos and websites to help children of all ages get excited about the unique cultures and landscapes of our planet. We hope these recommendations will inspire your next global adventure.
Below is our ever-expanding list of books, videos and websites to help children of all ages get excited about the unique cultures and landscapes of our planet. We hope these recommendations will inspire your next global adventure.
Cambodia
Books
The Last King of Angkor
by Graeme Base (age 3-6)
This picture book is set in the forests surrounding Angkor Wat and introduces kids to the landscape and animals of the ancient Khmer Empire.
Jack Stalwart: The Secret of the Sacred Temple
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt (ages 7-11)
Kids will enjoy reading about 9-year old secret agent Jack Stalwart as he investigates a mystery at Angkor Wat, the famous temple which draws so many visitors to Cambodia each year.
The Illustrated Ramayana and Illustrated Mahabharat
by Wilco Books (ages 7+)
Kids visiting the temple Angkor Wat will see many elaborate carvings which
are all based on Hindu mythology. Reading the stories from the Indian epics the Ramayana and Mahabharat will help kids recognize many of the characters and stories they will see: King Rama, the demon King Ravana, Hanuman the Monkey God, and Krishna, among others.
Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha
by Jonathan Landaw (ages 7+)
Kids traveling in Cambodia will see a lot of statues of Buddha. This illustrated book brings to life the story of Buddha and will help kids understand why there are so many statues of him throughout Cambodia.
Rotten Rulers
by Horrible Histories (ages 8+)
For an introduction to Cambodia’s difficult recent history during the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s, the popular “Horrible Histories” series has a short section on the Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot.
by Graeme Base (age 3-6)
This picture book is set in the forests surrounding Angkor Wat and introduces kids to the landscape and animals of the ancient Khmer Empire.
Jack Stalwart: The Secret of the Sacred Temple
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt (ages 7-11)
Kids will enjoy reading about 9-year old secret agent Jack Stalwart as he investigates a mystery at Angkor Wat, the famous temple which draws so many visitors to Cambodia each year.
The Illustrated Ramayana and Illustrated Mahabharat
by Wilco Books (ages 7+)
Kids visiting the temple Angkor Wat will see many elaborate carvings which
are all based on Hindu mythology. Reading the stories from the Indian epics the Ramayana and Mahabharat will help kids recognize many of the characters and stories they will see: King Rama, the demon King Ravana, Hanuman the Monkey God, and Krishna, among others.
Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha
by Jonathan Landaw (ages 7+)
Kids traveling in Cambodia will see a lot of statues of Buddha. This illustrated book brings to life the story of Buddha and will help kids understand why there are so many statues of him throughout Cambodia.
Rotten Rulers
by Horrible Histories (ages 8+)
For an introduction to Cambodia’s difficult recent history during the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s, the popular “Horrible Histories” series has a short section on the Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot.
Videos & Websites
Ancient Megastructures: Angkor Wat
by National Geographic (ages 7+)
This excellent series of videos recreates the ancient Khmer Empire & the construction of Angkor Wat, so kids have an idea of what the people and temple looked like when it was first built. The entire video series is long, but some particularly interesting segments include: Angkor Wat City on Water, How Was it Built? and The Moat Explained.
by National Geographic (ages 7+)
This excellent series of videos recreates the ancient Khmer Empire & the construction of Angkor Wat, so kids have an idea of what the people and temple looked like when it was first built. The entire video series is long, but some particularly interesting segments include: Angkor Wat City on Water, How Was it Built? and The Moat Explained.
Dubai & the United Arab Emirates
Books
One Humpy Grumpy Camel
by Julia Johnson (ages 3-5)
Children can enjoy learning their numbers with this counting book filled with lovely scenes of Arabian life and culture.
The Pearl Diver
by Julia Johnson (ages 8-12)
Saeed joins his father on a pearl diving ship to learn the secrets of the sea and the ways of the traditional pearldivers of the Arabian Gulf.
by Julia Johnson (ages 3-5)
Children can enjoy learning their numbers with this counting book filled with lovely scenes of Arabian life and culture.
The Pearl Diver
by Julia Johnson (ages 8-12)
Saeed joins his father on a pearl diving ship to learn the secrets of the sea and the ways of the traditional pearldivers of the Arabian Gulf.
Videos & Websites
Megastructures Burj Khalifa Dubai
by National Geographic (Ages 7+)
This documentary immerses you in the design and construction challenges involved in building Dubai's Burj Khalifa, tallest building in the world. (40 minutes)
1001 Inventions & The World of Ibn Haytham (ages 6+)
In this short animated film, actor Omar Shariff introduces children to the world of Ibn Al Haytham, an Arab scientist who lived during the Golden Age of Islam, a 600-year period in scholars of the Arab world made many advancements especially in the fields of math and science. (15 minutes)
How To Use An Astrolabe
by the British Museum Curator’s Corner (ages 7+)
Kids can learn about the world’s oldest instrument, the astrolabe, which measured time and location, long before the first compass and GPS, (6 minutes)
Falcon City
by Wild Kratts (ages 6-8 yrs)
Kids will discover the special features and incredible speed of the falcon, the world’s fastest animal, and an important bird in Emirati culture. (25 mins)
by National Geographic (Ages 7+)
This documentary immerses you in the design and construction challenges involved in building Dubai's Burj Khalifa, tallest building in the world. (40 minutes)
1001 Inventions & The World of Ibn Haytham (ages 6+)
In this short animated film, actor Omar Shariff introduces children to the world of Ibn Al Haytham, an Arab scientist who lived during the Golden Age of Islam, a 600-year period in scholars of the Arab world made many advancements especially in the fields of math and science. (15 minutes)
How To Use An Astrolabe
by the British Museum Curator’s Corner (ages 7+)
Kids can learn about the world’s oldest instrument, the astrolabe, which measured time and location, long before the first compass and GPS, (6 minutes)
Falcon City
by Wild Kratts (ages 6-8 yrs)
Kids will discover the special features and incredible speed of the falcon, the world’s fastest animal, and an important bird in Emirati culture. (25 mins)
