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721) China
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Learn about the weather, landscape, and aspects of everyday life in China.
722) Italy
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Italy. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
725) Italy
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This volume explores Italy's customs and culture.
726) Maya civilization
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"Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique."--Amazon.com.
727) Trinidad and Tobago
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Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Trinidad and Tobago's land, history, cities, languages, food, and more! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure...
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How do you celebrate your favorite holidays?
Christmas is a time for celebrating family, but there are many traditions that make Christmas special. Critical thinking questions paired with back matter photos help young readers learn all about Christmas in this engaging story.
Learn about the traditions of well-known holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and more, in this fun illustrated series.
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"Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Exploring Ancient Cities. Through ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, and Machu Picchu, readers will discover how we learn about ancient cities and what they teach us about the people who lived in them" --Amazon.com
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"During a time in Europe, called the Middle Ages ..., your position in life was based on birth. This position would follow you throughout your life. To make it easy for others to know your social class, rules about what you could wear or not wear, were created"--
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"Vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry. 50 Things is a fun and engaging way for readers to explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favorite subject, or just have a few laughs."--
732) Foods from China
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"Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine"--Publisher's website.
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"The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners"--
The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners.--Publisher's note.
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"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores the effects of this expansion, including the growth of towns, the formation of guilds, the increasing demand for luxury items, and the famous travels to China of a merchant named Marco Polo"--
735) Colonial life
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"In this newly revised edition of Colonial Life, young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago. They will also learn about: how people traveled from place to place; how adults and children; how a plantation was run, and the impact of the slave trade."--
736) Passover
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"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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The energy released when volcanoes erupt, engines combust, or bombs explode both thrills and fascinates people. But this power also kills.Eruptions and Explosions: Real Tales of Violent Outbursts recounts the history of five blowups that continued to rattle the world long after the smoke had cleared and embers cooled. For example, in 1815, a mountain in Indonesia called Tambora erupted. This volcano unleashed a monstrous cloud of ash and gas into...
739) Hip-Hop culture
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Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at hip-hop culture. Hip-Hop Cultureexamines the roots of the four pillars of hip-hop--deejaying, emceeing, dance, and graffiti--and explores how they created a culture that burst into the mainstream and went global. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
740) Vietnam
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Vietnam. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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