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Books in World Around Us series

  • What Is a Forest?

    Monica Hughes

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Readers will explore the forest during different seasons, finding out what it looks like, feels like, and sounds like, as well as what animals live in the forest and how people use forests.
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  • Around the World: Home

    Kate Petty

    Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, April 23, 2013)
    Wherever we live there is always somewhere we call home. We may share it with our family or sometimes with a whole community. This book looks at the homes of children from all around the world. There are photographs from countries in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.
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  • Schools

    Margaret Hall

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, Jan. 15, 2003)
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  • The Sea

    Brian Williams, Graham Allen

    Library Binding (Warwick, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Introduces the wealth of life in the oceans and such recent developments as underwater farming, new technology, and ocean exploration.
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  • Dancers of the World

    Aurélia Hardy, Sybile Sybile

    Hardcover (Auzou, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Join fifteen beautiful dancers from around the world in their dreams and inspirations! This book allows readers to discover different cultures through music and dance. Through the dancers' personal anecdotes—with accompanying beautiful illustrations by Sybile—readers will discover their true love of dance. Dancers of the World fulfills every girl's passion for dance!Aurélia Hardy is a dance, music, and literature enthusiast! She has been practicing ballet for more than twenty-five years and explores other varieties such as Latin and oriental dance. Writing about this art form has allowed her to fully live out her passion.Sybile is a Belgian artist, maintaining a drawing and painting focus. Her favorite mediums are acrylic painting and oil painting on canvas and paper.
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  • Around the World: Playtime

    Kate Petty, Oxfam

    Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, July 23, 2013)
    Every child enjoys playtime and has a favorite toy or game. Here are pictures of children from all around the world having fun playing alone or with their friends. Illustrated with stunning photographs from Vietnam, Russia, Ethiopia and many more countries, this series is perfect to share with the youngest child. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.
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  • Sweden

    Jessica Dean

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)
    In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Sweden. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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  • Schools

    Margaret Hall

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 6, 2003)
    An overview of the world's schools with their various customs, curriculum, and activities, as well as school transportation and clothing.
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  • North Carolina

    MACMILLAN/MCGRAW

    Hardcover (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School, June 1, 1993)
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  • Religions Around the World

    Kelly Doudna

    Library Binding (Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the different religions practiced around the world.
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  • What Is a Forest?

    Monica Hughes

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Feb. 25, 2005)
    Readers will explore the forest during different seasons, finding out what it looks like, feels like, and sounds like, as well as what animals live in the forest and how people use forests.
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  • Art of the Far North: Inuit Sculpture, Drawing, and Printmaking

    Carol Finley

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Provides a brief history of the Inuit people and discusses their customs as a background for understanding their sculpture, drawing, and printmaking.
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