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  • Kenya

    Tish Farrell

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Presents an introduction to Kenya, describing its history, economy, government, environment, agriculture, social classes, and culture.
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  • STEVEN BIKO

    Diane Sansevere-Dreher

    Paperback (Skylark, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Chronicles the story of Steve Biko, describing how the South African anti-Apartheid crusader was murdered for his actions
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  • Iran

    Richard Dargie

    Library Binding (Arcturus Pub, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Each title in this series looks at a country that is in a state of political or economic unrest, and examines how and why it is changing as well as the problems and benefits created by change.
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  • Our greatest story-teller;: The story of talking pictures,

    Frank W Wead

    Unknown Binding (T. Nelson and sons, March 15, 1936)
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  • Understanding the Crisis in the Persian Gulf

    Peter Cipkowski

    Paperback (Wiley, April 20, 1992)
    Aimed at the young adult audience it discusses the major events which led to the Gulf War and the consequences for the future. Offers material not only on Iraq but on Israel plus other Gulf and Arab Nations. Quotes from political scientists, historians, journalists and eyewitnesses can be found throughout the text, which attempts to clarify some of the key events that pushed the U.S. into a violent conflict with Iraq. Includes timelines, black and white photographs, and charts.

  • The Rockpool

    David Bellamy, Jill Dow

    Paperback (Lincoln Children's Books, April 10, 1999)
    This book presents the story of the many different creatures and plants in a rock pool, from starfish and sea urchins to barnacles and blennies. We discover what happens when a disastrous oil spill devastates the natural life of the pool.
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  • Our Changing World: The Roadside

    David Bellamy, Jill Dow

    Paperback (Lincoln Children's Books, March 15, 1999)
    This book presents the story of the plant and animal life by a disused farm track, and what happens when man threatens to destroy it by building a six-lane road where the track used to be.
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  • Our Changing World the Roadside

    David Bellamy, Jill Dow

    Hardcover (Clarkson Potter, Aug. 10, 1988)
    Describes how the construction of a six-lane highway in a wilderness area disrupts the balance of nature and forces the animals there to struggle for existence.
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  • The Forest

    David Bellamy, Jill Dow

    Paperback (Lincoln Children's Books, April 10, 1999)
    Taking the reader through the four seasons in the forest, this picture book describes the lives of the creatures and plants that live there, and what happens when man threatens to destroy them.
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  • 12 Women in Entertainment

    Marne Ventura

    Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 21, 2020)
    The Women Who Changed the World series profiles inspiring, influential women who challenged stereotypes, overcame barriers, and opened doors. Some were first women in their fields. Some rose to the top of companies (and nations) previously run by men. Some were activists, some were queens, some quietly did their jobs and had a lasting impact. Each book profiles 12 living and historical diverse women whose accomplishments in their field changed the world.
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  • School boys of long ago

    Beatrice Jane Davis Hurley

    Unknown Binding (T. Nelson and Sons, March 15, 1935)
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  • Oceans and Rivers

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, June 21, 1996)
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