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El Salvador the Land
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2001)Suitable for ages 9-14, this book features photographs which capture the lush landscape of El Salvador from the Pacific coastline to the volcanic mountains and rainforests. The topics covered include: geography; climate; people; cities; farming and industry; the changing economy; transportation; and, plants and wildlife.
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El Salvador: The People and Culture
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 1997)Introduces the religion, holidays and festivals, art, traditional and modern dance and music, language, and literature of El Salvador.
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El Salvador: The People and Culture
Greg Nickles
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub, Jan. 15, 2002)This book is suitable for ages 9-14. El Salvador is a mix of native and Spanish customs and traditions. "El Salvador - The People and Culture" introduces children to the fascinating celebrations of life and history of the Salvadoran people. The topics covered include: religion - Christianity, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism; holidays and festivals including El Quince de Septiembre (Independence Day) and La Navidad (The Nativity); art and folk art; traditional and modern dance and music; language and literature; folklore; and, urban and rural celebrations.
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Russia: The Culture
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 1, 2008)Suitable for children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title presents Russia's history. This book includes such topics as: the architecture of a state (post-Communist office buildings and opulent homes of the rich); Russia's circus tradition; and, communications changes - television and film and rock music.
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Russia: The Land
Greg Nickles
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 1, 2008)Russia's economic growth has had an impact on the environment and on the ways of life of its peoples. This title takes a fresh look at Russia's transformation over the past century. It includes such topics as: the efforts to keep Lake Baikal, a cultural and geographical landmark, and clean in an environment threatened by pollution.
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The Hispanics
Greg Nickles
Hardcover (Shens Books, Oct. 1, 2000)The search for gold and other treasures brought the earliest Hispanic migrants to North, Central, and South America in the 1500s. Featuring full-colour artwork and eyewitness accounts, this book looks at the many Hispanic cultures who came to stake their claims in North America and how their traditions are still celebrated.
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Argentina - The Land
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2000)Describes the geography of Argentina, including sections on crops and livestock, weather, travel, and industry.
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The Germans
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2001)Introduces the history of the Germans in America and discusses why they came to America, where they settled, and the culture and traditions they brought with them.
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Russia: The People
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 1, 2008)Suitable for children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title takes a look at the Russian middle class and how the culture has been changing since the change from a state-controlled economy to a free market. It includes such topics as: ethnic nationalisms and instability, life in rural Russia, games, food, and activities Russians share.
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Italy - the People
Greg Nickles
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, )None
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France - the land
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2000)Introduces the geography, weather, people, plants and animals, and industry of France.
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Russia - the people
Greg Nickles
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2000)Describes city and rural life, family customs, traditional dress, food, pastimes, schools, and problems created by the struggling economy in this vast federation.
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