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Books in Enchantment of the World, Second series

  • Mexico

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Describes the climate, geography, history, culture, economy, and people of Mexico.
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  • North Korea

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!With its famously authoritarian government, struggling economy, and massive military, North Korea has been a major source of conflict throughout the 20th century and continuing today. Readers will learn about the controversial nation's history, from its founding in the aftermath of World War II to its role in global politics today. They will also learn what life is like for the country's people and discover why foreigners are so rarely able to set foot on North Korean soil.
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  • Portugal

    Ettagale Blauer, Jason Lauré

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Portugal is the oldest country in Europe.Situated at the very southwestern corner of Europe, Portugal is only about the size of Indiana. Yet despite its small size, it has a wealth of history and culture. Readers will visit this stunning European nation and see everything from its coastal fishing areas to busy cities and remote wilderness. Along the way, they will get a glimpse of local wildlife, experience Portuguese lifestyles, and learn about the country's politics. Features include maps and photos; sidebars that highlight individuals, places and events; fun facts and statistics; a timeline; economic information; flags and more.
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  • Wales

    Ann Heinrichs

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 24, 2003)
    Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture of Wales.
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  • Portugal Eow2

    Ettagale Blauer, Jason Laure

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 16, 2002)
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  • Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Terri Willis

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the Congo.
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  • Swaziland

    Ettagale Blauer, Jason Laure

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1996)
    An overview of a small landlocked neighbor of South Africa.
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  • Romania

    Betty Carran

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1988)
    An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of the only Eastern European country that traces its origins back to the Romans
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  • Yemen

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Presents the geography, climate, wildlife, history, culture, economy, government, and people of Yemen.
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  • Zimbabwe

    Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman D. Rogers

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, geography, government, economics, people, and culture of Zimbabwe.
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  • Spain

    Lura Rogers

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    None
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  • The Philippines

    Walter Oleksy

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!A tropical paradise in the southwest Pacific Ocean, the natural beauty of the Philippines has earned the island nation the nickname "The Pearl of the Orient Sea." Readers will explore the rice history of the Philippines, from how its 7,107 islands were first settled to what role the country has played in world history. They will also learn about the Philippines' government, rich culture, diverse plant and animal life, and much more. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answerrs to questions.
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