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1) Greece
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Greece, land of the Parthenon, the ancient Olympic Games, the Aegean Sea, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Greece's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and...
4) Norway
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"From Viking raids to today's constitutional monarchy, the far-northern European country of Norway has evolved into a prosperous, peaceful country in the 21st century. Through vivid photos and easy-to-read main text, readers are given the tools to explore Norway's history, government, and economy; its striking scenery, including fjords, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers; and its impressive wildlife, including polar bears, musk oxen, and seabirds....
5) Spain
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Spain, land of the Alhambra Palace, flamenco music, the Pyrenees Mountains, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Spain's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images...
6) Poland
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Provides information about Poland, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
7) South Korea
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A look at the history, natural world, economics, people, and culture of South Korea.
8) Russia
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A look at the history, natural world, economics, people, and culture of Russia.
9) Switzerland
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Switzerland, land of Lake Geneva, the Alps, cheese, chocolate, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Switzerland's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color...
10) United States
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in the United States, land of the Mississippi River, the Statue of Liberty, vast national parks, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces the United States' history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary,...
11) New Zealand
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in New Zealand, land of the kiwi bird, rugby, the Maori people, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces New Zealand's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color...
12) Israel
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Israel, land of Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock, the Dead Sea, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Israel's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color...
13) Syria
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Syria, land of the Euphrates River, distinctive mosques, the ancient cities of Aleppo and Damascus, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Syria's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline,...
14) Hola, Cuba
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"Readers will explore Cuban art, music, and holidays, and learn about the complicated history of its government. Book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more"--
15) Afghanistan
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Afghanistan, land of the Hindu Kush Mountains, hand-knotted carpets, the Buddhas of Bamiyan, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Afghanistan's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline,...
16) North Korea
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Provides information about North Korea, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
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"Readers will learn about the Dominican Republic's forests, brimming with orchids and hundreds of bird species, as well as its people and their rich past. Book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more"--
18) Canada
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Canada, land of the Hudson Bay, hockey, the First Nation peoples, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Canada's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color...
19) Australia
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Australia, land of the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, kangaroos and koalas, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Australia's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline,...
20) Colombia
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Colombia, land of Gabriel García Márquez, coffee, incredible biodiversity, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Colombia's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images...
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