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  • Singapore

    Alicia Z Klepeis

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Described as both a concrete jungle and the Garden City, this book offers an interesting introduction to the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. With colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, young readers will explore this dynamic nation's government, language, economy, and more. Other interesting topics include popular foods, sports, holidays, and the arts. This book will give kids the opportunity to understand what it's like living in Singapore today, and it is sure to spark their curiosity about the world and its many cultures.
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  • Food and Cooking in Ancient Egypt

    MR Clive Gifford, Paul Cherrill

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)
    The Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted from around 3 BC all the way to 3 BC, and despite being built over 2 years ago many of their grand structures still stand today. The food that drove this civilization to success was as fiery and spicy as the Egyptians themselves. This book contains easy-to-follow recipes from the ancient Egyptian recipe book such as the flavorful, seed-based Dukkah dip.
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  • Netherlands

    Pat Seward, Sunandini Arora Lal, Caitlyn Paley

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Netherlands.
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  • Inuit

    Leslie Strudwick

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Inuit peoples live in communities located north of the treeline in the Arctic Circle. Though Inuit communities are located across the Arctic landscape, most Inuit live near water.
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  • Mexico

    Mary-Jo Reilly

    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 Mexico"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Maori

    Leslie Strudwick

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The Maori are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand. Although it is not certain when the Maori first began arriving on New Zealand, most archaeologists believe it was between AD 950 and 1130.
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  • Germany

    Barbara Fuller, Gabriele Vossmeyer, Yong Jui Lin

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2013)
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  • Sri Lanka

    Jo-Ann Spilling

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Describes the geography, history, government, economy, social life and customs, religion, culture, and more of this island country in the Indian Ocean.
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  • Living in the Sahara

    Nicola Barber

    Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 23, 2007)
    Why are the Tuareg also known as the “Blue People”? Why is salt so important in the desert? Why do the Tuareg always pour three cups from a teapot? Not so long ago, the Tuareg traveled with large numbers of camels transporting salt, gold, and even slaves across the desert. You will read about the way they live now and how their lives center around the many desert oases.
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  • Aboriginal Australians

    Diana Marshall

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Aboriginal Australians are believed to have occupied Australia for more than 50,000 years. Many different theories explain how Aboriginal Australians first arrived on the continent.
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  • Polynesians

    Christine Webster

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Thousands of years ago, a group of people set sail from Southeast Asia in search of new land. Riding aboard large canoes, these people, called the Polynesians, became one of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands.
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  • Indian Culture

    Holly Duhig

    Hardcover (Booklife, April 1, 2018)
    Explore the communities of India, as well as its landmarks like the Taj Mahal and facts about its language, food, and religion.
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