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  • Living in the Arctic

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 23, 2007)
    What is the best way to travel over snow? What is an “inukshuk” and how can you make one? How do you play the game “blanket tossing”? The Inuit live in one of the coldest regions of the world--the Arctic. In this book, you will learn all about the food they eat, their clothes, homes, schools, and the games they play.
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  • Latvia

    Robert Barlas

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Oct. 1, 1999)
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  • Living in the African Savannah

    Nicola Barber

    Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 23, 2007)
    How do you count to ten in the Maasai language? What is the jumping dance for young warriors? Why are cattle so important to the Maasai? The Maasai people live in the grasslands in eastern Africa, where there are often long droughts. In this book, you will learn how they survive such harsh conditions. Read about their customs and ceremonies, and how the women make beautiful jewelry.
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  • Maasai

    Rennay Craats

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The Maasai are indigenous peoples from eastern Africa. They live on the Serengeti Plain along the Great Rift Valley, not far from the border between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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  • Turkey

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "Spanning the border between Europe and Asia, Turkey is a nation with many cultural influences. These ancient influences are explored in depth, along with descriptions of what the culture of Turkey looks like today. This book presents a close look at everything from Turkey's geography and environment to its food and art"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Mali

    Ettagale Blauer, Jason Laure

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2008)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mali"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Brazil

    Christopher Richard

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Dec. 1, 2012)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Brazil"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Myanmar

    Laura L Sullivan

    Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    For young readers, this book will serve as a detailed, interesting introduction to a country that is often in the news. Through colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, kids will learn important information about Myanmar's history, politics, economy, and language. Other chapters also cover unique topics like popular sports, holidays, and food. This book is sure to inspire curiosity about the world and would make a great addition to any curriculum.
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  • African Culture

    Holly Duhig

    Hardcover (Booklife, April 1, 2018)
    From the dry Sahara Deser to the rainy Congo jungles, explore the second largest continent in the world, home to 54 countries. This exciting series gives readers their first taste of the various cultures that are present in today’s world. It allows readers to explore the world and the diversity of cultures that it has to offer with engaging and accessible language and full color images.
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  • Living in the Amazon Rain Forest

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 25, 2007)
    Why are feathers so important to the Yanomami? Why do the hunters never say the names of the animals they hunt? The Yanomami have lived in the rain forest for thousands of years. They live in villages where many families share one big hut. You will read how they have learned special skills to survive in the rain forest.
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  • Maasai

    Rennay Craats

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The Maasai are indigenous peoples from eastern Africa. They live on the Serengeti Plain along the Great Rift Valley, not far from the border between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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  • Zapotecs

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
    This is part of the World Cultures series. The Zapotecs are an indigenous people who live in Mexico. They mostly live in the state of Oaxaca in the south of the country, where they are the largest indigenous group.
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