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Books in World in the Time of Series series

  • Funniest Monster Jokes for Kids

    Guy Campbell, Mark Devins, Egmont Publishing, Paul Moran

    Paperback (Egmont Books, )
    None
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  • China

    Michael Dahl

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    No camera or fanny pack needed for this trip! We're traveling to faraway lands with the turn of a page! Children will discover similarities and differences of each country's culture, landscape, geography, economics, and more!
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  • The Seven Wonders of the Historic World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Features seven wonders of the Middle Ages including the Krak des Chevaliers in Syria, the Alhambra citadel in southern Spain, and the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan
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  • Chanthan's Journal: A Family in Cambodia

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Chanthan’s Journal: A Family in Cambodia is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Chrop Ampil Village, Cambodia. Through the eyes of Pann Chanthan we learn of village and family customs, transportation, school, employment, family relations (including her parents, her two sisters, and her brother), and many other aspects of life in Cambodia. 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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  • Gerardo's Story: A Family in Mexico

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Gerardo’s Story: A Family in Mexico is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Tancuilin, Mexico. Through the eyes of Gerardo Garcias Hernandez we learn of life in a mountainous village, family relations (including his parents, three brothers, and two sisters), education, cultural customs of the family, and many other aspects of life in Mexico. 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 Modern World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Features seven engineering feats which in their time pushed forward the boundaries of science and technology; includes the Sydney Opera House, Aswan High Dam, Sears Tower, and others.
  • Canada

    Michael Dahl

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    None
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  • Pirates: The Amazing World of Series

    Philip Steele

    Hardcover (Anness, Nov. 6, 2003)
    Take a look back at what it was like to be a pirate, find out who they were and how they lived, and learn of their swashbuckling adventures.
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  • The House that Adna Built: A Family in Grenada

    Helene Tremblay

    Paperback (Peguis Publishers, Jan. 1, 1997)
    The House That Adna Built: A Family in Grenada is a nonfiction book describing one day in the life of a family in Pearls, Grenada. Through the eyes of Aron Abraham’s family (including his mother and two brothers) we learn of life on a tropical Caribbean island, employment, family relations, and many other aspects of life in Grenada. 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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  • Spain

    Manuel Alvarado, Malcolm S. Walker

    Library Binding (Bookwright Pr, Sept. 1, 1990)
    An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of Spain
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  • Greece

    Peggy Hollinger

    Library Binding (Bookwright Pr, Feb. 1, 1990)
    Introduces the physical characteristics, history, mythology, social life, religions, economy, and government of Greece
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  • Australia

    Andrew Kelly

    Library Binding (Bookwright Pr, Feb. 1, 1989)
    Discusses Australia's history, culture, family life, education, religion, and government
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