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41) Ireland
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English
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Explores the geography, history, culture and beliefs of Ireland and its people
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"Our world was made on and by the Silk Roads. For millennia it was here that East and West encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas and cultures, the birth of the world's great religions, the appetites for foreign goods that drove economies and the growth of nations. From the first cities in Mesopotamia to the growth of Greece and Rome to the depredations by the Mongols and the Black Death to the Great Game...
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The life-changing story of a young boy's struggle for survival in a Nazi-run concentration camp, narrated in the voice of Holocaust survivor Jack Mandelbaum.
When twelve-year-old Jack Mandelbaum is separated from his family and shipped off to the Blechhammer concentration camp, his life becomes a never-ending nightmare. With minimal food to eat and harsh living conditions threatening his health, Jack manages to survive by
...46) Ecuador
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"Situated in South America very close to the Equator, Ecuador is a country known for its vibrant culture and ecotourism. This book discusses the history of Ecuador, what its people and cities are like, and examines how it became the country it is today." -- Publisher's website.
48) Arms & armor
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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West. Be an eyewitness to awesome and bloody weapons such as swords, knuckledusters, and pistols -- and the equipment used to deflect deadly slashes, blows, and bullets. See a ceremonial knife from Sudan. Find out how far a crossbow could fire an arrow. Discover why powder flasks were made of cow horn. New...
49) The EARTH book
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English
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Simple text and illustrations show how children can help protect the Earth.
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2010
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English
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket
51) The tiny seed
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A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perseverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles...
52) While I was away
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2021.
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English
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When twelve-year-old Waka's parents suspect she can't understand basic Japanese they speak to her, they make the drastic decision to send her to Tokyo to live for several months with her strict grandmother. Forced to say goodbye to her friends and what would have been her summer vacation, Waka is plucked from her straight-A-student life in rural Kansas and flown across the globe, where she faces the culture shock of a lifetime. In Japan, Waka struggles...
53) Viking
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Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration
54) Zambia
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English
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A culturally rich nation, Zambia has a history back to the twelfth century. Vivid storytellers, Zambians are known for passing on tradition and culture through word of mouth. This book contains vivid images, detailed sidebars, and informative references to engage and inform young readers.
55) Universe
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English
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Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
56) South Dakota
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English
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Discusses the history of South Dakota from the earliest time to the present, famous citizens, and places of interest to visit.
57) New Jersey
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Childrens Press
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English
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A history of the state and a view of its industries and sites of interest today.
58) West Virginia
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Childrens Press
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English
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A presentation of the Mountain State, including its history from earliest time to the present, resources, famous citizens, and places of interest to visit
59) Alabama
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Childrens Press
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English
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Discusses the history, geography, resources, famous citizens, and points of interest of the state known as the Heart of Dixie.
60) North Dakota
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English
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An introduction to the history, people, and places of the thirty-ninth or fortieth State--history will never ascertain which.
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