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Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.
Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, and this colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts. From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this...
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Breaks down the population of the world into a collection of one hundred representative people and describes what one would find in this global village, covering languages, ages, religions, food, air and water, schooling, and possessions, accompanied by vivid color illustrations.
6) Denmark
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Denmark"--Provided by publisher.
7) Europe
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Provides a brief overview of the geography, wildlife, history, and people of Europe.
8) Antarctica
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Temperatures rarely rise above freezing on this icy, windy continent. Because of its harsh climate, only the toughest can survive. Penguins, whales, and seals dive into the chilly water and feast on fish. Brave the cold and learn more about the extreme continent of Antarctica in this engaging children's title.
10) Canyons
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Simple text and full-color photos explain how canyons form and why they are an important landform.
12) Glaciers
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"Simple text and full-color photos explain how glaciers form and why they are an important landform"--Provided by publisher.
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Even in such a tech-savvy culture as ours, understanding latitude and longitude coordinates has many uses. Coordinates can help hikers find their way when lost on a difficult trail and geocache enthusiasts locate their treasure. Even more importantly, they can help communicate location no matter what language is being spoken.
15) Madlenka
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Madlenka, whose New York City neighbors include the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the South American grocer, and the Chinese shopkeeper, goes around the block to show her friends her loose tooth and finds that it is like taking a trip around the world.
16) Asia
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Readers learn basic facts about the continent of Asia, its land, wildlife and people.
17) Europe
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Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the continent of Europe, exploring its landscape, animals, plants, and human cultures.
18) In my world
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Simple text and photographs introduce basic community concepts related to our world including location, things in our world, and basic facts about other worlds.
19) Africa
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Readers learn basic facts about the continent of Africa, its land, wildlife and people.
20) Vietnam
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Presents information on the geography, climate, people, religion, language, festivals and customs of Vietnam.