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2) Homes
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Description
Provides information about homes around the world, discussing social differences, water and energy supplies, safety, families, shapes, building materials, and homes throughout history.
3) India
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Archaeological excavations have uncovered cities in northwestern India that are more than 8,000 years, making India the site of the oldest known civilization on the planet. Over this time period, empires have risen and fallen, and while the culture is not exactly the same today as it was in centuries past, some elements have survived. Today, India is a vibrant, bustling nation with a rich culture. Food, holidays, and ways of life here are unique and...
4) Egypt
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating civilizations in the history of the world. Readers will delight in this fact-filled book about Egypt, past and present. They will learn how Egypt's location on the Nile River affected people for thousands of years, as well as how traditional music and arts are still a major part of Egyptian culture. Special traditions and pastimes will allow readers to deeply connect with the peoples of Egypt. This book...
5) Philippines
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of the Philippines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
6) Norway
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Provides information about Norway, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
7) Yanomami
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Description
"Facts about the Yanomami indigenous peoples of South America. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
[2011?]
Description
"Machu Picchu is one of the earth's magical places. The ruined city seems to be the work of giants, full of mysteries, unwilling to reveal its secrets. Nevertheless, more than any other place, it has become the symbol of the vanished culture of its architects, the Incas. They were at the height of their power when they were smitten by a hitherto unknown disease: the instiable greed for gold which the Europeans introduced to America. This has been...
12) Ancient America
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Pub. Date
[1967]
Description
Profusely illustrated account of the history, civilizations, culture and achievements of the people of preColumbian America, including the Aztecs, Mayas and Incas.
13) Mongols
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Facts about the Mongols indigenous peoples of central Asia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
14) Kenya
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Description
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Kenya.
15) Israel
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Description
Includes infomation about Israels geography, history, government ecomomy,environment, the people and their lifestyle as well as their religion, language, arts, leisure, food and festivals.
17) Southeast Asia
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Series
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Presents illustrated overviews of the physical geography, history, population, culture, society, politics, and economy of Southeast Asia; discusses the region's future; and includes a chronology and a further reading list.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Ganga, as the Indians call it, Mother Ganges, the Goddess Ganges is India's holy river. The Ganges is a gift of Shiva, the god of regeneration, a heavenly river flowing on earth. Bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges can cleanse one of sin, so devout Hindus believe. When Jamana Lal's mother died unexpectedly, he and his brother decided to make a 6,000-kilometer pilgrimage from one end of the Ganges to the other for their mother's soul and to...
20) Aleuts
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Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"Facts about the Aleut indigenous peoples of northern Alaska and Russia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives. Intended for fifth to eighth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
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