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Books in Acorn: Around the World series

  • Japan

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Japan. 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.
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  • Transportation

    Margaret Hall

    Library Binding (Heinemann, March 16, 2001)
    A look at different modes of transportation used throughout the world.
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  • Let's Visit Italy

    Susie Brooks

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Describes the country of Italy, including its history, geography, language, customs, and tourist attractions.
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  • Haiti

    Clara Bennington

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Haiti. 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.
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  • Mexico

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2018)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Mexico. 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.
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  • Around the World: Schools

    Margaret C. Hall

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, March 31, 2002)
    Part of a series which explores aspects of life that young readers will recognize. Each book explains how people around the world have needs and activities in common.
  • Games Around the World

    Clare Lewis

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)
    This book looks at the rich diversity of games around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in games played in different cultures, and honors differences.
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  • Kenya

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Kenya. 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. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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  • The St. Lawrence: River Route to the Great Lakes

    Lynn Peppas

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Follows the St Lawrence River, once a main route of the fur and timber trades.
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  • The Ganges: India's Sacred River

    Molly Aloian

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2010)
    This book reveals facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Flowing through one of the most densely populated areas in the world, its banks are also the site of shrines, temples, and holy cities, including Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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  • Guatemala

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Guatemala. 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. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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  • The Mississippi: America's Mighty River

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2010)
    This wonderful book takes readers along the mighty Mississippi. Often celebrated in music and literature, its exploration by explorers spurred the growth of a new nation. Today, the Mississippi not only provides transportation for agricultural and industrial goods but also supplies water for millions of people.
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