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Books in Discovering the Past series

  • Ancient Egyptian Culture

    Katherine Gleason

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Nov. 1, 2006)
    An illustrated survey of ancient Egyptian art looks at the historical context during which sculpture, models, jewelry, and murals were created.
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  • Winter

    Louis Santrey

    Paperback (Troll Communications Llc, Feb. 1, 1985)
    Describes the changes that take place in the natural world during the period of the year when days are shortest and temperatures lowest
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  • The Road to Damascus and Other New Testament Stories

    Victoria Parker

    Hardcover (Anness, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Retells the amazing events that followed the resurection of Jesus, up to the revelation to John, It includes the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the conversion of Paul and the journeys he made to spread the Word of God.
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  • Ancient Greece

    John Malam

    Paperback (M. Evans and Company, May 1, 2009)
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  • Ancient Egypt

    John Malam

    Paperback (M. Evans and Company, May 1, 2009)
    Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones serves as a tour guide for an odyssey through ancient Egypt, discussing Egyptian culture, history, geography, dynasties and pharoahs, religion, daily life, art, influence, and Egyptology.
  • Argentina

    Charles J. Shields

    Library Binding (Mason Crest, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Argentina.
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  • Islamic Culture

    Atif Toor

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Examines The Rich And Forgotten Contributions Of Islamic Art And Culture.
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  • Hispanic Culture

    Christy Steele

    Library Binding (Rourke Publishing (FL), July 1, 2005)
    - Follows most state Social Studies standards- Prepares students for high stakes testing- High-interest and curriculum-related subject areas
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  • Discovering Vikings

    Richard Platt

    Hardcover (Red Kite Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
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  • Guyana

    Bob Temple

    Library Binding (Mason Crest, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Guyana.
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  • Ancient Egypt

    John Malam

    Paperback (M, )
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  • Discovering Sharks

    Dr. Jeffrey Carrier

    Paperback (Voyageur Press, May 1, 2006)
    Sharks are one of the worldโ€™s most feared and most misunderstood of all animals. These powerful predators have dominated life in the oceans for millions of years, yet are increasingly under the threat of slaughter by man. Discover the dynamic and secretive world of the shark, and witness its grace and splendor as hunter of the seas.
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