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1) Canada
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"From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current events as well as historical milestones. Vibrant photographs...
2) Iran
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"Iran has ancient roots, and readers are guided through its past and present in this comprehensive guide to Iranian life. Focused chapters present the nation's history, economy, natural environment, government, religious groups, arts, and more. As readers explore the pillars of Persian culture, they also encounter full-color photographs of Iran's landmarks and people. Detailed sidebars, maps, recipes, and fact boxes enhance this learning experience,...
3) Egypt
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"Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focused on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food give readers a closer look at what everyday life is like Egypt. Captivating...
4) The planets
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Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
5) Saudi Arabia
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"Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia-from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present....
7) Iraq
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"Modern wars have shaped today's Iraq and have contributed greatly to the struggles of its people. Readers are taken past the headlines to learn the true story of what it's like to live in Iraq today-from the hardships to the happier moments celebrating with food and family. Focused chapters highlight the nation's history as the home of the Mesopotamian civilization-one of the oldest civilizations-as well as its government, geography, religious and...
8) Israel
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"Israel is an important place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are found throughout chapters that focus on topics such as government,...
11) Chasing space
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When the former Detroit Lion's football career was cut short by an injury, Leland Marvin didn't waste time mourning his broken dream. Instead, he found a new one -- something completely out of this world. He joined NASA, braved an injury that nearly left him permanently deaf, and traveled to space on the shuttle Atlantis to help build the International Space Station. He also found time to write songs with will.i.am, work with Serena Williams, and...
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The World Almanac is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2023 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific...
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"Shipwrecked! is an adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers about the most captivating shipwrecks from history. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time"--
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"Insects are some of oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history - like the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills like...
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"Simple text about cute babies and repetition of the letter 'u' help readers learn how to use the 'long u' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author, are also included"--Publisher's website.
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