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Books in Nations of the World series

  • I Am Hindu

    Devi S. Aiyengar

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A child introduces the reader to the Hindu religion
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  • Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Native Americans

    Larry J. Zimmerman

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Describes the history, mythology, daily life, art, and religious rites of Native American tribes of North America.
  • The Anatomy of a Dragon

    Matt Doeden, Jonathan Mayer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2013)
    You might think you know what dragons look like. But not all dragons look the same. Find out how they fly and how they breathe fire. Learn all about the powerful bodies of these mighty beasts, and what makes each one special.
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  • Ancient Mesopotamia

    Don Nardo

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a ""Contributions"" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.
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  • Life in the Pits: Twenty Seconds That Make the Difference

    James Buckley

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Drivers aren't the only heroes of stock car racing! Pit crews are responsible for keeping the drivers' cars fueled and fast; their efforts can make the difference in a race. Learn about the jobs of these specialists in this in-depth account that makes the pit stop the most exciting part of the action.
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  • I Am Shinto

    Noriko S. Nomura

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A young Japanese-American girl living in Honolulu with her family describes the beliefs and ceremonies of Shintoism
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  • Liberia

    Debra Miller

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 2, 2004)
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  • Niger-Seychelles

    Samuel Brimson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Entries introduce the geography, people, and history of each of the world's countries and provide information on their government, land, people, and economy.
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  • Insects of the World

    Anthony Wootton

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2003)
    They make up three-quarters of the world's living creature, and that's counting only the 800,000 types we know. Though many people feel we're already too well acquainted with insects, by pollinating plants, producing honey and silk, and acting as monitors of pollution they're beneficial to us. Here you'll encounter -- from a safe distance! -- armies of ants, magnificently hued butterflies, shining silverfish, colorful tree-hanging moths, fierce yellow assassin bugs, blue weevils, and many more in this thriving world.
  • I Am Buddhist

    Daniel P. Quinn

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A young Chinese-American girl living in San Francisco with her family describes the principles and ceremonies of Buddhism
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  • Thailand

    Geoffrey A. Campbell

    Hardcover (Lucent, Oct. 19, 2001)
    Examines the land, people, and history of Thailand and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today.
  • I Am Protestant

    Philemon D. Sevastiades

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Introduces some basic tenets of Protestant religions
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