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  • Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of the Celtic World

    Fergus Fleming, Shahrukh, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Department of Anthropology C Scott Littleton, Linda a Malcor

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Generation after generation has passed down the ancient legend of a boy-king named Arthur who pulled a sword from stone, loved the beautiful Guinevere, and presided over the Round Table. And we still celebrate the ancient Celtic holy day of Samhain, only now we call it Halloween. The earth itself has preserved sacred Celtic cauldrons designed to raise soldiers from the dead. These legends and artifacts are all found in this exciting book that explores the fascinating world of ancient Celtic legend and belief.

  • Modern Nations of the World - Taiwan

    Robert Green

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Severed from Mainland China at the end of the Chinese Civil War and officially unrecognized by most countries, the island nation of Taiwan thrives as a vibrant democracy and an economic powerhouse while still struggling to come to some political arrangement with the Chinese motherland.

  • Seals and Sea Lions of the World

    Nigel Bonner

    Paperback (Blandford Pr, April 1, 1999)
    Book by Bonner, Nigel W., Bonner, W. Nigel

  • I Am Lutheran

    Erica Bradley

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    A young Lutheran boy introduces the history, beliefs, and practices of this Christian religion.
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  • Sudan

    Salome Nnoromele

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Examines the land, people, and history of Sudan and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today, including the strife between Black and Arab Sudanese.
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  • Poland

    Laurel Corona

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, May 1, 2000)
    A discussion of Poland including its history, struggle for sovereignty, Nazi and Communist rule, cultural heritage, and modern day life.

  • Taoism

    Hsiao-Lan Hu, William Cully Allen

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Provides a history of this Chinese religion, discussing scriptures, rituals, worldview, festivals and holidays, and its status in the world today.

  • Bill Elliott: The Fastest Man Alive

    Phil Barber

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    A simple biography of NASCAR championship driver, Bill Elliott.
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  • Butterflies of the World

    Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Book by Preston-Mafham, Rod, Preston-Mafham, Ken

  • Yemen

    Chris Eboch

    Hardcover (Lucent, July 25, 2003)
    Yemen's bountiful location in southern Arabia provides fertile soil, trading ports, and oil. Yet for most of its long history, Yemen has been divided, ravaged by war, and isolated from the world. Today Yemen struggles to modernize its economy, politics, education, and daily life, by balancing Islam and democracy.

  • Inca Civilization

    Allison Lassieur

    Hardcover (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Explores the history and culture of the Inca Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a ""Contributions"" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.
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  • Exploring The Life, Myth, and Art of India

    Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Describes the daily life, religion, art, and rituals of ancient India.