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1000 of the World's Most Astonishing Facts
Anon
Paperback (Dean & Son, )None
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The Seven Wonders of the Natural World
Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field, Simone End
Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)Features seven wonders of the natural world including the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and Mount Everest, and shows how they were formed and why they are changing
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The people of Africa
Jean Hiernaux
Hardcover (Weidenfeld and Nicolson, March 15, 1974)None
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The Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Reg Cox, Neil Morris
Hardcover (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)The most astounding achievements of modern times, including the Kennedy Space Center, the Concorde SST, and the Aswan Dam across the Nile, are examined in this wonderfully illustrated and informative text.
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Letters from Ritang: A Family in Kiribati
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Letters From Ritang: A Family in Kiribati is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Utiroa, Kiribati. Through the eyes of Ritang Aram’s family (including her parents, two younger brothers, and a younger sister) we learn about life on a Pacific island, family relations, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Kiribati. 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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Living with Aunt Sasa'e: A Family in Western Samoa
Helene Tremblay
Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)Living With Aunt Sasa'e: A Family in Western Samoa is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Malaemalu, Western Samoa. Through the eyes of Sesilia Lemusa we learn of village customs, agrarian life, family relations (including her large extended family), and many other aspects of life in Western Samoa. 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.
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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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Monsters: The Amazing World of Series
Fiona Macdonald, Dr. Karl Shuker
Hardcover (Anness, Nov. 6, 2003)This book finds the most horrible and deadly monsters in the world and investigates where they come from, their special powers and their nasty habits.
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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.
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The People of Africa
Jean Hiernaux
Hardcover (Encore Editions, April 1, 1975)Book by Hiernaux, Jean
