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  • The World's Most Amazing Deserts

    Anna Claybourne, Megan Cotugno

    Paperback (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
    Which desert was once a soggy swamp? Why is part of the Mojave Desert known as ""Death Valley""? Which desert contains a very salty sea? The world has many deserts, some hot and sandy, others rocky, one even snowy and icy. Find out about these fascinating weather systems that have helped shape these landforms, the many different animals and plants that make their homes here, and how some people manage to survive in these inhospitable places.
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  • The World's Most Amazing Lakes

    Michael Hurley, Megan Cotugno

    Paperback (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
    Which lake contains 70 small floating islands? What is the name given to the study of lakes? Which lake is at risk of turning into a desert within 20 years? The world has many types of lake, some were created by melting glaciers, others form high up in the craters of extinct volcanoes. Find out about the incredible size of these lakes, the animals and plants that make their homes here, and the people who live on islands within some of them.
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  • The World's Most Amazing Palaces

    Ann Weil

    Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2011)
    What was the Forbidden City modeled after? How many rooms does Buckingham Palace have? Where is Potala Palace located? To find out the answers to these questions and more, open this book and go on an exploration of the world's most amazing palaces!
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  • The World's Most Amazing Volcanoes

    Anna Claybourne, Megan Cotugno

    Paperback (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
    Which volcano were women not allowed to climb until 1860? What is the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Which volcano blew over 1,000 metres off its top in 1815? The world has many volcanoes, including some that constantly erupt with a slow, steady flow, and others that blow with one massive explosion. Find out about the incredible history of these volcanoes, the animals and plants that make their homes here, and the people who live at the feet of these huge landforms.
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  • The World's Most Amazing Islands

    Anita Ganeri, Megan Cotugno

    Library Binding (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
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  • The World's Most Amazing Skyscrapers

    Michael Hurley

    Hardcover (Raintree, July 1, 2011)
    This series explores the world's most amazing landmarks, using a 'top ten' approach. Looking at landmarks from different continents and diverse cultures, it combines intermediate curriculum (both social studies and visual arts), with high-interest facts.
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  • The World's Most Amazing Bridges

    MichaelHurley

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 31, 2011)
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  • The World's Most Amazing Buildings

    Paul Mason

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 18, 2006)
    How many steps are there to the top of the Eiffel tower? Where can you find a hotel made of ice? This title uses the "report" text type to inform readers about famous feats in architecture, from the Great Pyramid at Giza, to the Sydney Opera House, to the International Space Station.
  • The World's Most Amazing Pyramids

    Ann Weil

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2012)
    This series explores the world's most amazing landmarks, using a 'top ten' approach. Looking at landmarks from different continents and diverse cultures, it combines intermediate curriculum (both social studies and visual arts), with high-interest facts.
  • The World's Most Amazing Mountains

    Michael Hurley, Megan Cotugno

    Library Binding (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
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  • The World's Most Amazing Rivers

    Anita Ganeri, Megan Cotugno

    Library Binding (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
    Which single river carries a fifth of all river water? Why is the river Ganges worshiped as a goddess? Which river is home to crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and bull sharks? The world has many rivers, some have become busy ports and important trade routes, others act as vital lifelines to remote communities. Find out about the fascinating religious and cultural significance of some of the worldโ€™s rivers, the many different animals and plants that make their homes here, and why so many rivers are now in danger from pollution.
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  • The World's Most Amazing Islands

    Anita Ganeri, Megan Cotugno

    Paperback (Raintree, June 15, 2009)
    Which island is home to many animals found nowhere else on Earth? Why are the two halves of Iceland slowly moving apart? Which island has formed out of a volcano? The world has many islands, from tiny, remote dots of rock, to huge countries with large populations. Find out about the extreme climates that helped shape these islands, the animals and plants that make their homes here, and the people who call them home.
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