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El Salvador: On the Road to Peace
Karen Schwabach
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1998)Describes the land, people, history, legends and folk tales, festivals and holidays, and everyday life of El Salvador
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Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People
Lucine Kasbarian
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1997)An introduction to the geography, history, people, government, and culture of Armenia with emphasis on the challenges facing this newly independent nation.
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Ancient Civilization
Jackson J Spielvogel PhD, National Geographic Society
Library Binding (McGraw-Hill/Glencoe, March 31, 2005)Ancient Civilization
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The Story of the Pledge of Allegiance
John Hudson Tiner
Hardcover (Master Books, March 28, 2003)When American put their hands over their hearts to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, we know why it's done. Yet how many of us know the story behind the Pledge? How did it come to be? In this wonderful book, John Hudson Tiner provides the interesting detail behind the patriotic words, Learn facts about the various stages that culminated in the Pledge of Allegiance we say today. It has changed! Read the stirring accounts of good men and women who boldly proclaimed that God is the source of this country's many blessings.
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The Story of In God We Trust
John Hudson Tiner
Hardcover (Master Books, March 1, 2003)A few coins jingle in a pocket, Paper bills pass through many hands each day. Do we stop to think about the words printed on our money? Who is responsible for telling the world that we trust in God? In this wonderful book, John Hudson Tiner reveals the events that led to the phrase "In God We Trust" finding a place on American coins and currency. The practice isn't old as you think! The world's beacon of freedom knows where ultimate freedom comes from, and this great story will inspire its citizens.
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The Baltic Countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Adriane Ruggiero
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1997)Describes the people, culture, geography, history, and customs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania while emphasizing the national pride of these countries no longer dominated by the former Soviet Union.
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Ethiopia: The Roof of Africa
Jane Kurtz
Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1991)Describes the geography, history, culture, economy, and people of the mountainous country in northeastern Africa troubled in recent years by drought, famine, and civil unrest
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Lebanon: New Light in an Ancient Land
Elsa Marston
Library Binding (Dillon Pr, April 1, 1994)A historical, cultural, and geographical survey, featuring full-color photographs, of a country currently torn by strife captures the dynamism of Lebanon's people and the pride they take in their rich heritage.
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Saudi Arabia: A Desert Kingdom
Kevin M. McCarthy
Hardcover (Dillon Press, Nov. 7, 1996)Examines the religious, family-oriented, traditional society of modern Saudi Arabia, its transition from poor to rich nation, and its relationship with America. Appendixes present the Arabic alphabet and list consulates and embassies in the United Statesand Canada.Examines the religious, family-oriented, traditional society of modern Saudi Arabia, its transition from poor to rich nation, and its relationship with America. Appendixes present the Arabic alphabet and list consulates and embassies in the United Statesand Canada
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Argentina: A Wild West Heritage
Marge Peterson, Rob Peterson
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Feb. 1, 1990)Describes the people, culture, geography, history, festivals, and attractions of Argentina
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Guatemala: Land of the Maya
Nancy Johnson Black, Mary Turck
Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Dec. 1, 1998)Describes the land, people, history, legends, festivals and holidays, and everyday life of Guatemala
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Switzerland: The Summit of Europe
Margaret Schrepfer
Library Binding (Dillon Pr, July 1, 1989)Describes the history, geographical features, family life, traditions, food, celebrations, and industry of Switzerland, as well as its four ethnic groups and their languages.
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