Number the Stars Resources

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 


 

A Sixth Grade's Denmark Webpage   Visit a website developed by schoolchildren in Illinois.
 

Christmas in Denmark   Examine yuletime traditions in this European country.
 

Climate in Denmark   Discover the weather conditions you could encounter any month in Denmark.
 

Danish Rescuer of Jews   Read the story of a man who risked his life to save Jews.
 

Denmark Review a brief history of Denmark.
 

Facts About Denmark   View important facts about Denmark.
 

King Christian X   See King Christian X take his daily ride through Copenhagen.
 

Map of Denmark   Visualize important places in Denmark.
 

More Profiles of Jewish Rescuers   Enjoy more stories of men and women who risked their lives to save Jews.
 

Pictures From Denmark   Learn about some of the annual events held throughout the country of Denmark.
 

Pictures of Copenhagen, Denmark   Preview tourist spots in Copenhapgen.
 

Profiles of Jewish Rescuers   Read even more detailed stories of ordinary people who risked everything to help their fellow man.
 

Tivoli Garden   Preview this location in Copenhagen that is mentioned in the novel.















 







 

Children of the Holocaust   Examine stories of children caught in the dangers of war.
 

Holocaust Statistics   View a chart showing the number of Jews who died at the hands of the Nazis in several European countries.
 

The Nazis   Learn more about the National Socialist Party of Germany.
 

Picture of Jews Boarding Rescue Boat to Sweden   Enjoy this remarkable picture that captures the triumph of good over evil.
 

Persecution of Jews    Read about the Nazis plan to eliminate the Jews of Europe.
 

Resistance and Rescue in World War II   Discover how many people in Europe tried to help the Jews.
 
 
 











 








 

Lois Lowry Biography   Meet the author of the novel Number the Stars.
 

Lois Lowry Teacher Resource File   Provides links to several websites devoted to Lois Lowry.
 
 











 







 

Anne Frank Center USA   Research information about another young Jewish girl who tried to escape the Nazis persecution of Jews.
 

Anne Frank House   Visit the hiding place Anne Frank and her family used during World War II to excape the Nazis.
 

Chanukah   Celebrate information about the best known Jewish holiday.
 

Jewish Holidays and Festivals   Learn about important holidays and fesitivals celebrated by Jewish people.
 

Jewish Virtual Library   Experience a virtual library filled with information about Judaism.
 

Maps of Jewish History   View maps showing important events in Jewish History.
 

Menorah   Read about an important symbol of Judaism.
 

Star of David   Explore the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism.
 

Synagogues, Shuls, and Temples   Study the center of the Jewish religious community.
 

Yom Kippur   Find the facts about the most important holiday of the Jewish year.