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Cultural Traditions in India
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 15, 2012)Describes how the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the people of India, often influenced by British culture, have resulted in many of the festivals celebrated in India today, and how the Indian people celebrate family occasions.
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Bugatti
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 1, 2012)Italian-born Ettore Bugatti, well known for the beauty of his designs, brought grandeur to the world of automobiles. In 1909 he founded the company that would make the high-performance car that would bear his name. But the car line foundered and the company found itself manufacturing airplane parts in the 1960s. This beautiful book describes the legendary car, model stats, and how the Buggati line has made a comeback in the last decade having been revived by Volkswagen with new models EB 218, Chiron, and Veyron.
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The Yangtze: China's Majestic River
Molly Aloian
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2010)The mighty Yangtze river, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society.
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Mardi Gras and Carnival
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 18, 2009)Put on a mask and join the street party for Mardi Gras. Learn all about this colorful New Orleans' holiday, where people enjoy food and fun before the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and giving up things we enjoy. Explore the history of Mardi Gras, and Carnival, and all its different customs taken from around the world!
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Constitution Day
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)On September 17, 1787, a handful of Americans signed a historic document that helped organize a structured government for the United States and recognized the rights of its citizens. This national holiday celebrates the important document in the history o
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George Washington: Hero of the American Revolution
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2013)Presents the life and accomplishments of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, who became the first president of the United States.
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The Mojave Desert
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 15, 2012)Discusses the topography, climate, plant and animal life, and human cultures of the Mojave Desert as well as the problems that it faces.
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The Amazon: River in a Rain Forest
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2010)Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and indigenous cultures that live in the surrounding rain forest.
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The Sahara Desert
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Sept. 15, 2012)This book describes the geological makeup of the Sahara Desert in North Africa. The biggest hot desert on the Earth, it covers parts of 12 countries - more area than the entire United States.
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What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2010)Looks at how sedimentary and igneous rocks are transformed by heat and pressure into such metamorphic rocks as marble, slate, and gneiss.
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What Are Igneous Rocks?
Molly Aloian
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2010)Looks at how such types of rocks as granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz, and feldspar are formed from cooled molten rock.
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