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Books in Dropping In On series

  • Dropping In On Matisse

    Pamela Geiger Stephens, Don Wass

    Hardcover (Crystal Productions, Dec. 22, 2004)
    This book explores the masterworks of Henri Matisse. It explains how and why the artists work evolved from colorfully patterned paintings to his unique paper cutouts. The artist Henri Matisse is interviewed by a little bird named Puffer who humorously gives descriptive explanations about Matisse's work while actual examples are shown. Characters in the book pose open-ended questions that prompt readers of all ages to make their own critical analyses and interpretations of the works of art.
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  • Dropping In On St. Louis

    Judy Greenspan

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 1, 2017)
    St. Louis, Missouri, was once the last stop before explorers headed west. Now, there's so much to explore in St. Louis, you may never want to leave. Read on to find out more about this exciting city. This title allows readers to use comparison, cause and effect, and sequencing.
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  • Dropping In On Washington DC

    Jeff Barger

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    We're taking field trips to new heights with a hot air balloon ride to explore Washington, DC. Join the class and drop into this exciting US city to learn about its history, architecture, sports teams, places to visit, and more.
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  • Germany

    Amy Allison

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Briefly describes some of the regions and notable features of Germany.
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  • Argentina

    Patricia M. Moritz

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1998)
    Describes some of the major cities and regions of this country occupying most of the southern half of South America.
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  • Dropping In On New Orleans

    Brittany Canasi

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 1, 2017)
    New Orleans, Louisiana, is home to saints, spirits, and voodoo. From its unique foods to world-famous celebrations, this city draws nearly 10 million tourists each year. Drop in on New Orleans and discover what makes "The Big Easy" such a unique place. This title allows readers to use comparison, cause and effect, and sequencing.
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  • England

    Lewis K. Parker

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1994)
    Book by Parker, Linda, King, D., Parker, Lewis K.
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  • Saudi Arabia

    Patricia M. Moritz

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1998)
    Briefly describes some of the major cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as its foods, religion, and art of calligraphy.
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  • Vietnam

    Lewis K. Parker

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1994)
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  • Brazil

    David C. King

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1995)
    Book by Parker, Linda, King, David C., King, D.
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  • Spain

    Philip Bader

    Paperback (Rourke Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Profiles the land, people, and cultures that make up Spain, focusing on the cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, and Santiago de Compostela.
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  • Indonesia

    Christina J. Moose

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Briefly describes some of the major cities and regions of Indonesia, as well as its people, foods, animal life, and more.
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