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  • St. Lawrence River and Seaway

    Terri Willis

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Covers the history of the St. Lawrence River, the development and engineering of the Seaway, economic and environmental effects, and the future
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  • The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

    Reg Cox, Neil Morris, James Field

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Offers information on the seven wonders of the ancient world including the hanging gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the Colossus of Rhodes.
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  • Rodeo Clowns

    Paul Kupperberg

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 30, 2006)
    Describes the history of rodeo clowns, their role in the rodeo, and the rules of their own rodeo competitions, and includes information on famous rodeo clowns.
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  • Caves

    Neil Morris

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Examines various aspects of these natural wonders including their formations, animals, prehistoric cave dwellers, and modern exploration
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  • Butterflies of the World

    Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham

    Paperback (Blandford Pr, April 1, 1999)
    Book by Preston-Mafham, Rod, Preston-Mafham, Ken

  • Wonders of the World - The Clay Soldiers of China

    Charles George, Linda George

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 20, 2005)
    A terracotta army-8,000 life-sized clay soldiers, with chariots and horses--was unearthed in 1974 in one of the most astounding and perplexing archaeological discoveries in modern times. Created 2,200 years ago for Qin Shihuangdi, the first Emperor of China, the clay army is still shrouded in mystery.
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  • Sunken Treasures

    Debbie Levy

    Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, Oct. 12, 2004)
    Storms and other dangers have sent thousands of ships to watery graves at the bottom of the sea. Many vessels carried valuable cargo, such as precious metals and gems, or items of historical interest, such as dishes and tools. The tragedies of these ships produce treasure years later, when scientists, archaeologists, and treasure hunters discover their lost cargos. Sunken Treasure takes the reader on the journey from disaster to discovery, and explores some of the oceans' most exciting underwater treasures. (20030401)
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  • Andes Mountains

    Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Recounts the history of the Andes area, discusses life in each region, describes economic and environmental conditions, and suggests possible developments
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  • The Nile

    David Cumming

    Library Binding (World Almanac Education, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the history, economic importance, wildlife, environmental concerns, and future of the longest river in the world.
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  • Pole Bending

    Matthew Broyles

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Introduces the rodeo sport of pole bending, including its origins and history and techniques and rules of the sport.
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  • Galapagos Islands

    Erinn Banting

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The Galapagos Islands are one of the most spectacular archipelagos on Earth. They are home to some of the worlds most interesting animals, and they have been the subject of important scientific exploration.
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  • The Volga River

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Rivers have been a focal point of civilizations for centuries, providing many necessities, such as water, food, and transportation. Readers can now travel around the world to learn about eight of the major rivers and their contribution to world history and culture. Easily read and digerted, these narratives are perfectly suited to kids ages 8-12.
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