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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field
Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)An intriguing look at some of the most fascinating architectual achievements of the ancient world details such wonders as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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Waiting for Sinterklaas: A Family in the Netherlands
Helene Tremblay
Hardcover (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Waiting for Sinterklaas: A Family in the Netherlands is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in The Hague, Netherlands. Through the eyes of the Oltheten-Pelder family (including Father, Mother, two brothers, and a sister) we learn about environmental issues, life in a large European city, family relations, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in the Netherlands. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
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1000 of the World's Funniest Jokes for Kids!
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Paperback (Dean & Son, )None
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The World in the Time of Leonardo Da Vinci
Fiona MacDonald
Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1998)Uses paintings, manuscripts, and pictures of contemporary objects to tell the story of an artist, scientist, and inventor of Renaissance Europe and to give an account of his world.
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The World in the Time of Tutankhamen
Fiona MacDonald
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, April 1, 1997)Provides an account of the world in the time of Tutankhamun, discussing how people lived
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The World in the Time of Marie Antoinette
Fiona MacDonald
Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1998)Recounts the story of Marie Antoinette and looks at what was happening all around the world in her time.
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The Seven Wonders of the Natural World
Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field, Simone End
Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)Features seven wonders of the natural world including the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and Mount Everest, and shows how they were formed and why they are changing
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1000 of the World's Most Astonishing Facts
Anon
Paperback (Dean & Son, )None
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The people of Africa
Jean Hiernaux
Hardcover (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, March 15, 1974)None
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The Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Reg Cox, Neil Morris
Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)The most astounding achievements of modern times, including the Kennedy Space Center, the Concorde SST, and the Aswan Dam across the Nile, are examined in this wonderfully illustrated and informative text.
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Letters from Ritang: A Family in Kiribati
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Letters From Ritang: A Family in Kiribati is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Utiroa, Kiribati. Through the eyes of Ritang Aram’s family (including her parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister) we learn about life on a Pacific island, family relations, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Kiribati. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
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Living with Aunt Sasa'e: A Family in Western Samoa
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Living With Aunt Sasa'e: A Family in Western Samoa is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Malaemalu, Western Samoa. Through the eyes of Sesilia Lemusa we learn of village customs, agrarian life, family relations (including her large extended family), and many other aspects of life in Western Samoa. The book also includes maps, geographical information, and cultural and social facts. Written for children in grades 4 to 6. Both readers and non-readers of all ages will also find the book interesting and informative.
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