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Books in Lands, Peoples, and Cultures, 46 series

  • Russia - the culture

    Greg Nickles

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2000)
    Text and photos show how Russians celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, and dance.
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  • Iraq the Land

    April Fast

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the geography, climate, history, cities, agriculture, transportation, business and trade, and wildlife of Iraq.
  • Brazil: The People

    Malika Hollander

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Explores how the history, climate, geography, and religion of Brazil have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life for some of the poorest and some of the wealthiest people in South America.
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  • China the People

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Dec. 1, 2000)
    Describes the family life, clothing, dwellings, education system, and economy of China, and discusses the differences among the fifty-six national groups living in both the cities and the countryside.
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  • Australia the People

    Erinn Banting

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2002)
    Explores how the history, climate, and geography of Australia have shaped the customs and practices of its people, looking at life in both the city and the outback.
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  • Afghanistan: The People

    Erinn Banting

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Explores how the history, climate, geography, ethnology, wars, and religion of Afghanistan have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life in the mountains, deserts, and cities.
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  • England - The Land

    Erinn Banting

    Hardcover (Crabtree Pub, March 15, 2003)
    This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. England's landscape is rich in beauty and dotted with history. From the breathtaking Lake District to the southern downs, take a journey across England with the help of full-colour photos that depict the country's cities, industry, and wildlife. Other topics include: the river Thames and Hyde Park; the cities of London, Liverpool, and Manchester; and the Channel Tunnel and other engineering marvels.
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  • Greece the Land

    Sierra Adare

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 1998)
    Introduces the land of Greece, including the country's geography, history, industry, agriculture, and wildlife.
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  • Iran the Culture

    Joanne Richter

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Ancient religions, colorful dances, and sweet music all come alive in this fascinating, newly-revised book on Irans culture. Learn how to celebrate the new year with the festival of Nowrouj, discover the delights of delicious Iranian cuisine, and marvel at Irans traditional crafts of carpet-weaving, pottery, and metalwork.
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  • France - the culture

    Greg Nickles

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2000)
    Celebrates various aspects of French culture and their effects and influences on the world, including religion, festivals, science, language, and literature.
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  • United States: The Culture

    Lynne Weiss

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2012)
    In the United States, many cultures means many celebrations. This colorful book explores the many civic and Christian holidays, festivals from other religions, and popular events that Americans enjoy.
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  • Afghanistan: The Culture

    Erinn Banting

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2003)
    Text and photos show how the people of Afghanistan, a predominantly Muslim country, celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.
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