Books in Living In... Series series

A farmer, banker, interpreter, monk, construction worker, printer, missionary, factory worker, policeman, fisherman, and airline purser describe their lives in Hong Kong

Describes the cities, famous sights, family life, and celebrations of Italy.

Twenty-six people of all ages and backgrounds--including a lawyer, a farmer's wife, an actress, a priest, and a schoolgirl--discuss their lives and their social, political, and geographical environment in Poland

Covers various aspects of life for children with cancer, including their treatments and prospects for the future

Offers an illustrated introduction to types of buildings, construction equipment, architectural design, the building process, and various types of construction projects.

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Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect the poles

Presents a glimpse of life in ancient Egypt by following the daily activities of a family

Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation

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Examines plant and animal life, minerals, and other riches below the surface of the ocean, and the potential havoc that humans can wreak in harvesting resources from the seas

Describes the desert environment and the different types of plants and animals that live there