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Books in World Almanac Library of the Animal Kingdom series

  • Georgia: The Peach State

    Eric Siegfried Holtz

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Georgia.
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  • Insects

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habitats of some orders of insects, and tells how some of the species are threatened by human activity.
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  • Fish

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Discusses characteristics and adaptations common within each of the four classes of fish, and describes the harmful effects of pollution, coral reef damage, and overfishing.
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  • Amphibians

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Describes the characteristics and habitats of each order of amphibians and provides information on how certain species are threatened and can be conserved.
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  • New Jersey: The Garden State

    Eric Siegfried Holtz

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of New Jersey, the home of Thomas Edison's laboratory and the Campbell Soup Company.
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  • Mammals

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Discusses characteristics and adaptations common to each mammalian order, and describes the effects of loss of habitat and hunting on threatened species.
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  • Birds

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes the characteristics and habitats of each order of birds and provides information on how certain species are threatened and can be conserved.
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  • Reptiles

    Sarah Wilkes

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habitats of all four orders of reptiles, and tells how some reptiles are threatened and some saved by human activities.
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  • The Aftermath of the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Anderson, Dale
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  • Pennsylvania

    Scott Ingram

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Each of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.
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  • Colorado: The Centennial State

    Megan Elias

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, people, geography, economy, government, state events and attractions, and social life and customs of Colorado.
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  • Oklahoma: The Sooner State

    Michael A. Martin

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, geography, government, culture, people, and special events and attractions of the state of Oklahoma.
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