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  • What Are Legends, Folktales, and Other Classic Stories?

    Lisa Owings

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2014)
    What are legends, folktales, and other classic stories? How are they different from other kinds of writing? Find out the key elements of classic stories, such as theme, setting, and plot. Then explore different kinds of classic stories, including legends, folktales, myths, fables, fairy tales, and more!
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  • From Goat to Cheese

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2015)
    How does the milk from a goat become tasty cheese? Follow each step in the process―from milking the goat to shaping and packaging the cheese―in this fascinating book!
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  • Ghosts in Prisons

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2016)
    People have reported hearing footsteps and seeing shadowy figures at prisons that have been empty for years. Could phantom inmates still roam the halls? Read eerie stories from famous prisons to decide for yourself in this title for reluctant readers.
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  • Turkey

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Once part of the mighty Ottoman Empire, Turkey has a long and rich history. Stretching into both Europe and Asia, it is a land of mountains, lakes, and coastal plains. Travel to Turkey and experience both the ancient relics of the Ottoman Empire and the vibrant culture of modern Turkish people.
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  • The Great White Shark

    Lisa Owings

    language (Bellwether Media, July 25, 2013)
    A great white shark's mouth contains 3,000 razor-sharp teeth. The smell of blood is enough to make this animal open its jaws wide and bite into anything that moves! This book teaches children why many people fear the deadly great white shark.
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  • What We Get From Eqyptian Mythology

    Lisa Owings

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Feb. 15, 2015)
    This book introduces readers to Egyptian mythology, presents legendary characters and stories, and shows how Egyptian myths have influenced our culture. Readers are engaged with historical content while sharpening their skills at analyzing images and identifying evidence.

  • South Sudan

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2012)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of South Sudan"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Peru

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Many different civilizations have lived on the land that is now Peru. Today, tourists travel to this South American country to see Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca site. Learn more about Peru, its people, the Amazon Rain Forest, and much more in this exciting title!
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  • South Africa

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Known for its cultural diversity, South Africa has eleven official languages! The country also contains a variety of landscapes, with more than 200,000 different plant species found throughout the country. Pack your bags and explore the South African landscape, the people, and the many cultural activities enjoyed throughout the country.
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  • Ghosts in Cemeteries

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Few places seem more fitting for restless spirits than the spooky cemeteries of the world. But do ghosts truly wander among the tombstones? Reluctant readers can determine for themselves whether or not several famous cemetery hauntings are true in this creepy title.
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  • Iraq

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Readers will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes the country is going through today.
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  • Meet a Baby Hippo

    Lisa Owings

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Hippos are big animals that live in Africa. Hippo calves are born underwater. They are strong swimmers. Baby hippos spend most of their time in the water. Their mothers help them stay safe from predators. How do baby hippos grow and change? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!
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