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Brazil
Colleen Sexton, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest and most populated country in the world. The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil has the greatest biological diversity of any ecosystem on the planet. Students will learn all about Brazilian culture and get a glimpse into what kids do for fun in Brazil, especially discovering the country's love for soccer.
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China
Walter Simmons, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)China, with over one billion people, is the most populated country in the world. China's most famous tourist attraction is the Great Wall, which runs across about 5,000 miles of northern China. Rich with Chinese culture, this title explores Chinese food, holidays, and daily life. Eager readers will also get to challenge their tongues with a few common words from the unique Chinese language!
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Sweden
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2010)Located in Scandinavia in Northern Europe, Sweden experiences some very cold weather. Many polar bears call Sweden home! In addition to the wildlife of Sweden, this title introduces readers to the physical geography of Sweden, its traditions and customs, and how Swedes live from day to day.
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Australia
Colleen Sexton
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Take a trip to The Land Down Under and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take readers to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.
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India
Jim Bartell, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)India is the place to find the stunning Taj Mahal and the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Mount Everest rises nearly 5 miles into the sky! Children will learn all about India, a country known for mountains, curry, and the world's second largest population.
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Spain
Rachel Grack, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Ever feel like you need a nap in the afternoon? Spain is famous for its cultural tradition of the siesta. For a few hours every afternoon, people go home from work to nap! Kids will learn about the land and water features of Spain and the traditions, cuisine, and everyday life of its people.
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Iraq
Lisa Owings
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Readers will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes the country is going through today.
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Thailand
Walter Simmons, Full-color photography
Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)Boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. It has many beaches that attract tourists from all parts of the globe. Kids will learn about the cultural traditions of Thailand, what everyday life is like for Thais, and much more in this informative book.
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Japan
Colleen Sexton
Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Aug. 1, 2010)Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.
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Mexico
Colleen Sexton
Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Aug. 1, 2010)Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Readers will discover the diverse physical features of Mexico, the variety of wildlife it boasts on land and in water, and what everyday life is like in both urban and rural settings.
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Italy
Walter Simmons
Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Aug. 1, 2010)Sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has some of the nicest weather in Europe. It is famous for its art, architecture, and cuisine. Readers will discover the physical geography of Italy through descriptions of the landscape, waters, and coasts. They will also learn about the cultural geography of Italy, reading about Italian schools, businesses, and communities.
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France
Rachel Grack
Paperback (Blastoff! Readers, Aug. 1, 2010)Frances most famous icon is the Eiffel Tower. This tower in Paris is the height of an 81-story building and ranks as the most visited monument in the world! This book introduces children to the classic beauty, revolutionary people, and fine foods of a country known for the arts.
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