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Costa Rica
Marion Morrison
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2007)Discusses the geography, climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Costa Rica.
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Kuwait
Liz Sonneborn
Library Binding (Children's Press, March 1, 2014)Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Located along the coast of the Persian Gulf, the small nation of Kuwait made international headlines in the early 1990s when it came into conflict with Iraq, drawing the United States into the Persian Gulf War. Readers will find out why this tiny nation plays such a major role in the world. They will also explore its fascinating history, meet its people, and experience its culture.
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Italy
Jean F. Blashfield
Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!With settlements that date back thousands of years, Italy is home to some of the oldest cities on Earth. Readers will explore this fascinating nation and take a close look at everything from its many recognizable landmarks to its world-famous cuisine. They will travel back to the days of ancient Rome to get a glimpse of Italy's origins and then zoom forward to see how the country's people live today.
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Wales
Liz Sonneborn
Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Located on the western side of the island of Great Britain in Europe, Wales is part of the United Kingdom. But despite being a part of a larger country, Wales has its own unique history, culture, and language. Readers will take a trip through Welsh history, from its earliest beginnings to the present day, and find out what life is like for people who live there. They will also learn how Wales is governed, what kinds of plants and animals live there, and much more.
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Mongolia
Ruth Bjorklund
Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2016)Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Situated directly between China and Russia, the country of Mongolia long had close ties to its larger neighbors. However, since the early 1990s it has become increasingly independent, and many Mongolians have worked to rediscover a national culture that existed long before Chinese or Russian rule. Readers will explore this Mongolia's amazing history and find out what makes its culture so unique. They will learn how the country's government and economy operate today, sample local cuisine and arts, and more.
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