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  • The Changing Face of Canada

    Catherine Little, D'Arcy Little, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 2002)
    Presents information on the geography and climate, history, natural resources, economy, and people of Canada, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.
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  • The Changing Face of India

    David Cumming, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of India, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.
    W

  • The United Kingdom

    Rob Bowden, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of the United Kingdom, focusing on development and change in recent years.
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  • Thailand

    Terry Clayton

    Hardcover (Hodder Childrens Book, Dec. 31, 2003)
    In Bangkok, Thailand's capital city, modern skyscrapers dwarf traditional Buddhist buildings. Thailand, known as the 'Land of Smiles' because of its friendly people, has been transformed in recent years. What were once small fishing villages, such as Pattaya, are now international tourist resorts. Cities are booming and the economy is bouncing back after the financial crash of 1997. But what is the cost of these trends on the environment and society? Meet the people of Thailand and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a head nurse at Udon Thani hospital to a novice monk in north-west Thailand.Includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.

  • Russia

    Galya Ransome, Bob Smith

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Explores changes in Russian social and economic conditions since the breakup of the Soviet Union.
    Q

  • The Changing Face of Brazil

    Edward Parker

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Brazil, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.
    W

  • Malaysia

    Aiden Glendinning, Jim Holmes

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Malaysia, focusing on development and change in recent years.
    Q

  • Greece

    Tamsin Osler

    Hardcover (Hodder Childrens Book, Feb. 28, 2003)
    None

  • Cheer Up, Sad Cat!: Changing Faces

    Pinwheel

    Board book (Sterling/Pinwheel, Dec. 31, 2001)
    Oh no--look at those faces! They're all so sad. But, you can make sure these animals won't feel so bad. When lamb greets his friends, when mouse nibbles cheese, when dog sees the ball, when bunny gets to munch...when YOU pull the tab, those frowns become smiles! And, for kitty? A ball of wool does the trick. Purrrrr.
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  • Greece

    Tamsin Ostler

    Paperback (Hodder Wayland, July 14, 2005)
    None

  • India

    David Cumming

    Paperback (Hodder Childrens Book, April 30, 2004)
    None

  • Poland

    Barbara Everett, Charles; Everett

    Hardcover (Hodder Children's Books, March 15, 2003)
    In 1989, forty years of Communist rule in Poland came to an end. Since then, great changes have taken place and soon it is expected that Poland will become part of the European Union. These changes have been challenging for the people of Poland. There may be food in the supermarkets and greater wealth and freedom for many Poles, but some still want a return to the 'old days' when everyone had a job, there was little crime and prices were cheap. Meet the people of Poland and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a bicycle activist in Cracow to a singer in a rock band.Includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.