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21) Europe
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"Explores the history and geography of Europe, including the countries located there, climate, natural resources, economy, and more! Includes landmark and animal profile special features"--
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Don't Know Much About Geography by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is a fascinating and fun exploration of our planet. Geography is the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics, and political science. In addition to presenting geographical trivia that'll impress your friends, Davis explores 21st-century topics of global concern,...
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Geography in 20 Minutes a Day gives insight into the physical, economic, and political makeup of the world.
This comprehensive book contains short, focused lessons on each continent's physical features, capital cities, ruling governments, economy, and more. It also examines the basis for recent environmental and political events that have shaped geography. Geography in 20 Minutes a Day will help you learn about the world, one short lesson at a time....
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How did the River Nile shape Egyptian life? What is a shaduf and what was it used for? How did the Ancient Egyptians make papyrus paper? Geography Matters in Ancient Egypt looks at how the Egyptian Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Egyptian life through its geography. Read about how the Egyptians made use of desert oases, how they found and used resources such as limestone and granite for building...
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Come along and investigate the continent of Europe. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? How many countries are on the continent? Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.
29) Italy
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Italy. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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The New York Times best-selling author of The Men Who United the States traces the geological history of the Pacific Ocean to assess its relationship with humans and indelible role in the modern world.
A colorful and provocative exploration of the modern Pacific Ocean--what it has been, and the grip it holds on our future. Simon Winchester tackles this "oceanic behemoth of eye-watering complexity" by focusing on key moments since 1950 that speak...
35) Iraq
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Iraq. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher--
37) Authority
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"In the second volume of the Southern Reach Trilogy, questions are answered, stakes are raised, and mysteries are deepened. In Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer introduced Area X--a remote and lush terrain mysteriously sequestered from civilization. This was the first volume of a projected trilogy; well in advance of publication, translation rights had already sold around the world and a major movie deal had been struck. Just months later, Authority,...
38) England
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to England. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Gary Fuller's entertaining and informative guide uses geographic trivia questions as a springboard to learning about non-trivial aspects of our globe. An enlightening book for all readers, it enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun. Discover who named the kangaroo; where can you find Lakers and Salties; what chili peppers, pineapple, chocolate, and vanilla have in common; where Shangri La was; and who was the most successful pirate...
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"A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps"--
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