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Books in The Women of the Otherworld Series series

  • Kirsten's Photo Essay: A Family in Germany

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Kirsten’s Photo Essay: A Family in Germany is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Bischofsheim, Germany. Through the eyes of Kirsten Schmidt we learn about her family (including her parents and sister), the city where she lives, the school she attends, social and cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Germany. 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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  • The Seven Wonders of the Natural World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field, Simone End

    Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    The geological history of various natural phenomena, such as the Grand Canyon, Angel Falls in Venezuela, Mount Everest, and Hawaii's Mauna Loa, are captured in thrilling, colorful photographs and an information-packed text.
  • The Seven Wonders of the Historic World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field

    Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    A look into the incredible architectural achievements that were built during the period between A.D. 500 and 1500, such as the Cave of Ten Thousand Buddhas in China and the Alhambra in Spain.
  • The World in the Time of Marie Antoinette

    Fiona MacDonald

    Library Binding (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 People of Africa

    Jean Hiernaux

    Hardcover (Encore Editions, April 1, 1975)
    Book by Hiernaux, Jean
  • Japan

    Lesley Downer, Malcolm Walker

    Library Binding (Bookwright Pr, Feb. 1, 1990)
    An introduction to Japan through a survey of its geography, history, social life, religion, culture, economy, and government
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  • China

    Michael Dahl

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to faraway lands with the turn of a page! Children will discover similarities and differences of each country's culture, landscape, geography, economics, and more!
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  • Funniest Monster Jokes for Kids

    Guy Campbell, Mark Devins, Egmont Publishing, Paul Moran

    Paperback (Egmont Books, )
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  • The Seven Wonders of the Historic World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Features seven wonders of the Middle Ages including the Krak des Chevaliers in Syria, the Alhambra citadel in southern Spain, and the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan
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  • Chanthan's Journal: A Family in Cambodia

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Chanthan’s Journal: A Family in Cambodia is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Chrop Ampil Village, Cambodia. Through the eyes of Pann Chanthan we learn of village and family customs, transportation, school, employment, family relations (including her parents, her two sisters, and her brother), and many other aspects of life in Cambodia. 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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  • The World in the Time of Tutankhamen

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, April 1, 1997)
    Provides an account of the world in the time of Tutankhamun, discussing how people lived
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  • Gerardo's Story: A Family in Mexico

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Gerardo’s Story: A Family in Mexico is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Tancuilin, Mexico. Through the eyes of Gerardo Garcias Hernandez we learn of life in a mountainous village, family relations (including his parents, three brothers, and two sisters), education, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Mexico. 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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