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1) Volcanoes
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Introduces the science of volcanoes to young readers, including geologic formation, famous volcanoes, predicting eruptions, and more.
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"This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them"--
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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.
9) Australia
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Presents a simple introduction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.
10) Caves
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Simple text and full-color photos explain how caves form and why they are an important landform.
11) Argentina
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Describes Argentina's history, geography, wildlife, natural resources, culture, famous people, and tourist sights and activities. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
14) World atlas
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An atlas that examines how communities and cultures are influenced by the environment and explores the interconnectedness of the regions of the planet as well as the concept of sustainability.
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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.
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The Volunteer state is GREAT! When Carly visits her cousin Teddy in Tennessee for Christmas, she discovers how amazing it is. She hikes the Great Smoky Mountains, dances to bluegrass music, tastes Nashville’s famous hot chicken, and meets more than one Elvis Presley. Every day, Teddy gives her a special Tennessee gift, from 12 rockers rocking and 11 eagles nesting to a mockingbird in a tulip poplar tree --
17) Japan
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Explores the geography, politics, economy, history, and culture of Japan. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a map, an activity, a quiz, a glossary, and additional resources.
18) Israel
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Explores the land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, sports, politics and government of Israel.