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1) Puerto Rico
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.
2) Elizabeth I
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Is it true that Queen Elizabeth I was responsible for one of England's greatest military victories? Yes. Under her prosperous reign, England defeated the great Spanish Armada in 1588!
3) Syria
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Describes the geography, history, economics, government, religion, plants and animals, and culture of Syria, a country in the heart of the Middle East.
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"What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn the history behind the Louisiana...
6) Costa Rica
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Discusses the geography, culture, history, religion, economy, and community life of Costa Rica. --Publisher's description.
7) Colombia
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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Colombia.
8) Nepal
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Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of Nepal.
9) Saudi Arabia
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Founded in 1932, Saudi Arabia is a relatively young nation compared to most other countries. However, its rich oil resources have given it a major role in the events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Readers will explore Saudi Arabia's incredible history, from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its current status as one of the world's wealthiest nations. They will also learn about the country's rich culture, explore its cities and towns,...
10) China
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of China."--Provided by publisher.
11) Bolivia
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Bolivia."--Provided by publisher.
12) New Jersey
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of New Jersey."--Provided by publisher.
13) Haiti
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Explores the history, economy, geography, religion, customs, and culture of Haiti.
16) Poachers
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"Learn about the illegal hunting of protected animal species, from what methods poachers use to how governments and other organizations are fighting to end poaching."--
17) Indonesia
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Discusses the history, geography, and people of Indonesia as well as the country's rich culture and traditions and its beautiful natural areas.
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To the untrained eye, one rock looks like another. But for the geologists who study them, rocks tell stories. Whether rocks are igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, each one holds clues about Earth's history and formation. From dynamic creation to wave battered erosion, get ready to discover the science of rocks and the people who love them.
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Step back in time and experience the Civil War through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the first shots on Fort Sumter. Hear blood-curdling rebel yells. Experience a brutal battle at sea. True Stories of the Civil War doesn't just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat.
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Theseus, the brave Prince of Athens, has performed many great feats, but his most daunting task is yet to come. The King of Crete demands that fourteen young Athenians must be fed to the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull. Only Theseus can save them from the fearsome monster, who lives deep in the maze-like Labyrinth. Far from home and with all of Athens depending on him, Theseus must defeat the greatest threat Greece has ever known -- with only his...