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Books in A Visit to... series

  • Mexico

    Rob Alcraft

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 15, 1999)
    Introduces the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transport, language, schools, and recreations of Mexico
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  • Brazil

    Peter Roop, Connie Roop

    Paperback (Heinemann, June 9, 2008)
    What is the best way to travel through the thick Amazon Rainforest? Who were the first people living in Brazil? What language do Brazilians speak? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join in the celebrations. Find out what Brazilian children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kinds of clothes. Learn words in Portuguese!
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  • Cambodia

    Rob Alcraft

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)
    How long is monsoon season? How do Cambodians use palm tree leaves? When do Cambodians celebrate New Year? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land and join in the celebrations. Find out what school life is like and what the children might do when they are older. See which sports are played in Cambodia and even learn a few words of Khmer.
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  • Cuba

    Alta Schreier

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)
    How do some people in Cuba get from place to place? What kinds of fruit grow in Cuba? Which spiky plant do some Cubans eat as a vegetable? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land and join in the celebrations. Find out what school life is like and what the children might do when they are older. See which sports are played in Cuba and even learn a few words of Spanish.
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  • Canada

    Mary Quigley

    Library Binding (Heinemann, April 1, 2003)
    Introduces the land, native animals, clothing, school, work, transportation, food, arts, and celebrations of Canada.
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  • Puerto Rico

    Leila Merrell Foster

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2000)
    An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Puerto Rico.
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  • Australia

    Rachael Bell

    Library Binding (Heinemann, June 29, 1999)
    Introduces the country of Australia, including the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transportation, language, school, sports, celebrations, and the arts.
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  • Costa Rica

    Mary Virginia Fox

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Dec. 5, 2000)
    An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Costa Rica.
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  • Wales

    Anita Ganeri, Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Heinemann, April 1, 2003)
    Discusses the geography, people, customs, and culture of Wales.
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  • Poland

    Vic Parker

    Paperback (Heinemann, June 25, 2008)
    How old is Malbork Castle? Who was Frydryk Chopin? What is wycinanki? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land, and join in the celebrations. Find out what school life is like and what the children might do when they are older. See which sports are played in Poland and even learn a few words of Polish.
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  • Egypt

    Peter Roop, Connie Roop

    Library Binding (Heinemann, March 18, 1998)
    Introduces the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothing, work, transportation, language, and culture of Egypt
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  • Italy

    Peter Roop

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, )
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