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Books in A New true book series

  • Egypt

    Howard Gutner

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2009)
    A basic overview of the history, geography, culture and people of Egypt.
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  • Tundra

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Learn about tundra ecosystems.
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  • Gemstones

    Ann O. Squire

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.
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  • The Tlingit

    Alice Osinski

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1990)
    Describes the traditional lifestyle, arts and crafts, changing land, and modern life of the Tlingit Indians
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  • The Apache

    Pat McKissack

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1985)
    Describes the history, customs, religion, government, homes, and day-to-day life of the Apache people of the Southwest.
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  • Maps and Globes

    Ray Broekel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1983)
    Briefly discusses different types of maps and globes and explains such map-related terms as symbol, key, direction, and scale.
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  • The Chumash

    Jill D. Duvall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1994)
    Traces the history of the California Indian tribe, describes their language, homes, customs, beliefs, and handicrafts, and recounts the impact of Spanish missionaries on their way of life
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  • The Cherokee

    Emilie U. Lepthien

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1985)
    Describes the customs, ways of life, and history of the Cherokee Nation, from its earliest days to the present.
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  • The Inuit

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.
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  • The Sense of Smell

    Ellen Weiss

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2009)
    Describes the role of the sense of smell in human life, how people smell, smell and taste, the psychology of smelling, artificial scents, and conditions that affect this sense.
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  • Ghana

    Karen Jacobsen

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, )
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  • The Wampanoag

    Kevin Cunningham, Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Presents a history of the Wampanoag Indians, describes the roles of men and women in their society, and discusses how they built their homes.
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