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81) Brunei
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Readers visit the island of Borneo to explore the history, people, and culture of the nation of Brunei. They discover chapters devoted to Brunei's geography and environment, history and government, and economics and ethnic groups. In addition, they're treated to fun facts about the ways people relax, celebrate, and cook in this country. Up-to-date main text presents essential information and is paired with colorful photographs of the landscapes and...
84) Tornadoes
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Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Language
English
Description
Looks at the world's tornadoes from a mathematical point of view, discussing how they are formed, when they occur, and how they are measured.
88) Turkey
Author
Series
Enchantment of the world volume Second series
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Turkey.
Author
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Franklin Watts
Language
English
Description
Assignment: Essay - What's an Essay Anyway? - THE ESSAY WRITING PROCESS UNPLUGGED: 1. HUNT AND GATHER: Finding Your Idea - 2. THE VISION: Prove Your Thesis - 3. THINK OUT OF THE BOX: Tackling the First Draft - 4. THE SPIN ROOM: Revisiting Your Way to Extraordinary - HOW-TO MINI-GUIDES: 5. WRITING DESCRIPTIVE ESSAYS: And You Are There! - 6. WRITING PROCESS ESSAYS: Been There, Done That - 7. WRITING COMPARE AND CONTRAST ESSAYS: Making a Comparison -...
91) Qatar
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Language
English
Description
"The tiny nation of Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula has made a big impact on the world, especially economically. With large reserves of oil and natural gas, its economy is strong, and it's developed into a nation of wealth and power beyond what its size would suggest. Readers discover these facts and more as they explore the geographic, political, and cultural landscape of Qatar. With the help of informative sidebars, maps, vibrant photographs, and...
92) Bangladesh
Author
Series
Enchantment of the world volume Second series
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Bangladesh.
94) Arctic Ocean
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Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Language
English
Description
The Arctic Ocean is so cold that it takes special plants and animals to survive there. White polar bears stroll along sheets of pack ice. Whales swim and sing under the surface of the water. Deep below, on the ocean's bottom, live mysterious creatures like sea spiders and snow crabs. Above, miles and miles of snow and ice create a world of white and glaciers soar into the sky like frozen mountains. Put on your winter gear, and have an adventure exploring...
96) Florida
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
1. Land - 2. First People - 3. Exploration and Settlement - 4. Growth and Change - 5. More Modern Times - 6. People - 7. Government - 8. Economy - 9. Travel Guide - Projects - Timeline - Glossary - Fast Facts - Biographical Dictionary - Resources - Index - Author's Tips and Source Notes
97) Bermuda
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Bermuda is a popular tourism destination, but what is life like for the people who live on the islands that make up this British territory? Readers discover the answer to this question with the help of comprehensive main text that closely examines Bermuda's history, government, natural world, and culture. Sidebars provide additional information, and colorful photographs and maps give readers a more detailed look at the land and its people. Readers...
99) Saint Lucia
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Language
English
Description
"The Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is home to a thriving tourism industry. However, there's much more to Saint Lucia than just the stretches of sandy beaches and resorts that are filled with travelers from around the world. Saint Lucia has a vibrant culture and rich history, and readers are introduced to them in this comprehensive guide to life on this island. Informative sidebars, clearly labeled maps, and beautiful photographs help readers...
100) Oklahoma
Author
Series
America the Beautiful volume Third Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English