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Life Among the Great Plains Indians
Earle Rice
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1998)Describes the everyday life of the Native Americans living on the Great Plains before the coming of the Europeans, covering their religion, social customs, government, and art.
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The Way People Live - Life Aboard the Space Shuttle
Robert Taylor
Hardcover (Lucent Books, April 22, 2002)The Way People Live series focuses on people in various cultures and historical circumstances. Some of these groups are more current, like citizens living on an Israeli kibbutz; others no longer exist, such as Northerners during the Civil War. By emphasizing daily routines, personal struggles and triumphs, the authors portray life in a realistic manner, as well as reveal stereotypes and prejudices that may be associated with some of these diverse groups of people. Combining numerous primary source quotations, fascinating photographs, and fresh you-are-there narrative, The Way People Live brings readers into the lives of people both past and present. Even the most reluctant readers will find it hard to resist these appealing books.
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The Way People Live - Life Aboard a Space Station
Michael P. Belfiore
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 10, 2004)Isolated from the rest of humanity, and freefalling in an airless void, space station inhabitants face unique challenges to their survival in one of the harshest environments known to humans--and enjoy the benefits of a dwelling that is truly out of this world.
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Living by Lakes
Neil Morris
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)Explores how and why people have made their homes in lake regions throughout history and around the world.
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Issues in Immigration
Stephen Currie, Charles Shields
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1997)Discusses various issues regarding immigration, including assimilation, jobs, services, illegal immigration, and policy.
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Living on Islands
Neil Morris
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)Explores how and why people have made their homes on islands throughout history and around the world.
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Living in the Mountains
Neil Morris
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)Explores how and why people have made their homes in mountain regions throughout history and around the world.
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Families around the world
Jenny Vaughan
Paperback (Schoolhouse Press, Jan. 1, 1986)Describes family life around the world, under such chapter headings as "Animals and Their Families," "Homes around the World," "Religious Beliefs," "Weddings," and "Living in Groups."
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Families Around the World
Jenny Vaughan
Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1988)None
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Living at the Coast
Neil Morris
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2004)Explores how and why people have made their homes along coastal areas throughout history and around the world.
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On the Move
Tessa Potter
Hardcover (Schoolhouse Pr, March 1, 1990)Discusses the reasons that some people do not settle to live in one place and describes the natural environment, homes, and customs of traditional nomads such as the Eskimos, Lapps, and Bedouin and modern wanderers such as migrant workers and circus performers.Describes the lifestyles of various nomadic or traveling people, including those who live in the Arctic, deserts, or forests, touring music or theater groups, airline and ship crews
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Families Around the World
Jennifer Vaughan
Hardcover (Egmont Childrens Books, Jan. 23, 1987)None