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  • The World of Disasters

    Ned Halley

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Aug. 18, 2005)
    The World of Disasters is divided into three sections--Natural Disasters, Man-Made Disasters, and Future Disasters. Each section includes several page spreads focusing on specific themes and topics related to the relevant catastrophe. A glossary and an index are also included to build vocabulary and research skills.
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  • The World Of Work

    Silvie Sanza, Milan Stary

    Hardcover (Scribblers, )
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  • Indigenous Peoples of the World - The Caribbean

    Anne Wallace Sharp

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 5, 2003)
    Nearly extinguished in the years following Columbus's discovery of the New World in 1492, only small groups of the original indigenous people of the Caribbean remain today. Throughout the islands, however, the Arawak, Taino, and Carib Indians left many lasting legacies of their rich and colorful cultures.
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  • Indigenous Peoples of the World - Southeast Asia

    Mary C. Wilds

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Nov. 15, 2002)
    For centuries, the indigenous tribes of Southeast Asia built a rich and varied culture for themselves within the land of the monsoons. Today, they face the challenge of preserving their way of life in the face of environmental threats, political upheaval and cultural change.
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  • Joseph and His Brothers

    Catherine Storr, Chris Molan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 1982)
    Retells in simple text and illustrations the Old Testament story of the conflict between Joseph and his brother.
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  • Life In Ancient Japan

    Hazel Richardson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2005)
    Examines the politics, daily activities, art, religion, economy, traditions, and social structures of ancient Japan.
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  • Life In Ancient Africa

    Hazel Richardson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2005)
    Examines the daily activities, art, religion, economy, rulers, warriors, and social structures of ancient Africa.
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  • Insects of the World

    Anthony Wootton

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2003)
    They make up three-quarters of the world's living creature, and that's counting only the 800,000 types we know. Though many people feel we're already too well acquainted with insects, by pollinating plants, producing honey and silk, and acting as monitors of pollution they're beneficial to us. Here you'll encounter -- from a safe distance! -- armies of ants, magnificently hued butterflies, shining silverfish, colorful tree-hanging moths, fierce yellow assassin bugs, blue weevils, and many more in this thriving world.

  • The Prodigal Son

    Catherine Storr, Gavin Rowe

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1983)
    Retells the story of the wayward son whose return home gladdened his father's heart.
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  • Joseph and the famine

    Catherine Storr, Chris Molan

    Hardcover (Raintree Childrens Books, Jan. 1, 1985)
    When a famine forces Joseph's brothers to travel to Egypt to buy grain, they are reunited with Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery.

  • Jesus and John the Baptist

    Catherine Storr

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 1985)
    Retells the story of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus, and recounts the early teachings of Jesus.
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  • Joseph the Dream Teller

    Catherine Storr, Chris Molan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1984)
    A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.