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Books in Discover Countries series

  • Discover Nigeria

    Ali Brownlie Bojang

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes the geography, population, family life, education, economy, leisure customs, environment, and wildlife of Nigeria.
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  • Discover Japan

    Susan Crean

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Introduces Japan, discussing the people, land, and environment of the country.
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  • Discover Turkey

    Elaine Jackson

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Introduces Turkey, discussing its geography, economy, politics, agriculture, education system, transportation, wildlife, population, and culture.
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  • Discover the United Kingdom

    Tim Atkinson

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes the geography, population, family life, education, economy, leisure customs, environment, and wildlife of the United Kingdom.
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  • Discover South Africa

    Chris Ward

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    With over twelve official languages, South Africa is such an extremely diverse country that it is sometimes referred to as the Rainbow Nation. From the Cape of Good Hope to the expansive, desert-like Karoo, there is a varied environment full of unique wildlife from elephants and bushbucks to penguins. The long, complex history of this beautiful country is told through stunning photographs and a thorough, fascinating narrative.
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  • Julius Caesar : Great Dictator of Rome

    Richard Platt, Jayne Parsons, John James

    Paperback (Gardners Books, April 30, 2003)
    In this text, discover the often brutal life of Julius Caesar, from his early flight from Rome, to his victories in war and years of power, to the betrayal by his friend Brutus, who plotted his murder.
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  • Discover Pakistan

    Geoffrey Barker

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes the geography, population, family life, education, economy, leisure customs, environment, and wildlife of Pakistan.
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  • Discover South Africa

    Chris Ward

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    Presents the geography, climate, wildlife, history, people, culture, government, and economy of South Africa.
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  • How things work

    Ian Graham

    Paperback (Barnes & Noble, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Text and drawings explain the workings of certain everyday items including bicycles, traffic lights, and computers.
  • Alexander the Great : Legend of a Warrior King

    Peter Chrisp, Jayne Parsons, Peter Dennis

    Paperback (Gardners Books, April 30, 2003)
    Discover the incredible rise of Alexander the Great, from becoming the ruler of Greece at the age of 20, to war against the Persians, his conquests in India and his death only 12 years after taking power.
  • Discover Germany

    Camilla de La Bedoyere

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Germany is the largest economy and second most populous nation in Europe. This forested land of Weiner Schnitzel and the Autobahn produced some of the greatest scientists and philosophers from Nietzsche to Einstein. This book journeys from the Black Forest to the streets of Berlin uncovering all the history, industry, and diversity of this culturally rich nation.
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  • Discover Greece

    Richard Spilsbury

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2012)
    Greece is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, and many major mathematical and scientific principles, just to name a few of its contributions to the world. Not only that, but Greece and its many islands are exquisitely beautiful and a major tourist attraction. This engaging volume offers a basic introduction to Greece, including its geography, climate, economy, politics, and education, in clear text with beautiful photo accompaniment.
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