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1) Philippines
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Series
Language
English
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This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the Philippines.
3) Illinois
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, a division of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Illinois, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
4) Chile
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. "--Amazon.com.
5) South Dakota
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Often called The Land of Infinite Variety, South Dakota is home to sprawling plains, broad river valleys, and majestic mountains. Readers will get a look at landmarks such as Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills while finding out what it is like to live in South Dakota. They will also learn about the states rich history, abundant wildlife, and bustling economy.
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Series
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
13) Energy
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Language
English
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Description
Provides information on the world of energy, including nuclear power, green power, solar power, and more.
14) Rocks & minerals
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
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Language
English
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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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People from Great Britain came to North America to start new lives in the 13 American colonies. In the beginning colonists accepted British rule without question. But by the mid-1700s, things were changing. Many colonists wanted the right to govern themselves. The British government felt as if the colonists were being ungrateful. By 1775 war between the two sides was inevitable.
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
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