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  • Kenya: Africa's Tamed Wilderness

    Joann Johansen Burch

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1992)
    Describes the geography, people, history, folklore, family life, food, schools, and sports of Kenya as well as its immigrants to the United States
    Y

  • New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud

    Valerie Keyworth

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, April 1, 1990)
    Discusses the history, people, religions, geography, festivals, food, and folk tales of the South Pacific nation
    Z

  • Japan: Where East Meets West

    Judith Davidson

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Feb. 1, 1983)
    A look at Japan's traditional yet modern society explores Japanese customs, stories, festivals, and sports and includes a profile of a typical Japanese child's family life and education
    R

  • Poland: Land of Freedom Fighters

    Christine Pfeiffer

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Discusses the people, traditions, folkways, holidays, family life, food, schools, sports, recreation, and history of Poland
    Z

  • Nicaragua: Struggling With Change

    Faith Adams

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1987)
    Discusses the history and culture of the Nicaraguan people and contemporary life in this country torn apart by conflicting forces in the twentieth century.
    V

  • Korea: A Land Divided

    Carol J. Farley

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1984)
    Describes the history, geography, customs, family life, school life, sports and games, and folklore of Korea. Also discusses the problems created by the split of the north and south into two nations, the communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the anticommunist Republic of Korea.An account of life in modern Korea examines the cultural, social, ethnic, and linguistic similarities between North and South Korea
    W

  • Chile: Journey to Freedom

    Irene Flum Galvin

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Full-color photographs, maps, and many facts provide a look at Chile and its past struggles in order to return to a democratic nation, as well as changes in women's roles and the impact of Chileans in the U.S.
    T

  • New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud

    Valerie Keyworth

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1998)
    A history and description of this island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean including discussion of its people, traditions, folkways, holidays, schools, recreations, foods, and sports
    V

  • Nigeria: A Nation of Many Peoples

    John Owhonda

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1997)
    Surveys the geography, history, peoples, and culture of Nigeria. Includes a chapter on Nigerians in the United States.
    Y

  • Thailand: Land of Smiles

    Karen Schwabach

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1991)
    Describes the past and present of Thailand, focusing on its ethnic groups, heritage, politics, culture, major cities, and other aspects
    Z

  • Germany: Two Nations, One Heritage

    Christine Pfeiffer

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, May 1, 1987)
    None
    W

  • Egypt Gift of the Nile

    Arthur Diamond

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1992)
    Describes the land and people of Egypt, discussing both ancient and modern history, the geography, social life and customs, and folklore
    U