Valerie Bodden
5) Egypt
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Presents an overview of ancient Egyptian civilization, including information on the government, writing system, military, social classes, and collapse of the empire. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
8) China
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"A historical overview of dynastic China from the perspectives of the social classes, from the royals to the peasants, including the Chinese empire's growth and decline"--Provided by publisher.
9) Greece
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Presents an overview of ancient Greece, covering topics such as rulers, religion, social organization, and the continuing influence of ancient Greek culture. Includes a timeline, color illustrations, and a list of additional resources.
11) Organized essays
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"An introduction to the ways that writers compose well-structured essays. Excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of perspective and research in this nonfiction form"--Provided by publisher.
12) Oregon
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This is an ntroduction to the state of Oregon, including its early history, its land and resources, some of its famous people, and unique locations such as the Columbia River Gorge.
13) Haiku
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Presents history and examples of the Japanese form of poetry called haiku.
14) New Mexico
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This is an introduction to the state of New Mexico, including its early history, its land and resources, some of its famous people, and unique events such as Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta.
18) Limericks
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An introduction to the limerick that discusses its origins in the 1600s and form; and includes examples with analysis of various elements.
19) Aztec empire
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"A historical overview of the Aztec civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the nobles to the commoners, including the Mexican empire's growth and decline"--