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2) Texas
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Children's Press
Language
English
Description
An overview of the state of Texas.
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Texas, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
3) Idaho
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English
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Takes readers on a tour of Idaho, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.
4) England
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English
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Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of England.
5) Greece
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
It's geography for a new generation, an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries.
Look for full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts," and an authoritative "to find our more" section, including Internet resources. Book jacket.
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"Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star--he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years."--Amazon.com.
7) Thailand
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Thailand"--Provided by publisher.
8) Australia
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.
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English
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"Grann revisits a ... series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and ... new evidence, the book [outlines the steps that reveal] a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is [an] ... indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long"--Amazon.com.
11) Cuba
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Cuba"--Provided by publisher.
12) Philippines
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English
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This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the Philippines.
14) Canada
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Canada, including the most current facts and statistics that relate to Canada.
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English
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"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"--...
17) Peru
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Peru"--Provided by publisher.
20) Canada
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English
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This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of Canada.
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