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1) Ancient Rome
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
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Retells a part of the Odyssey in which Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, are desperately warding off the men who want to marry her. Then a visit from a mysterious stranger gives Telemachus the courage to confront the suitors, and to search for his long-lost father.
5) Shark
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"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
6) Australia
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Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.
8) Ghana
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Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Ghana.
10) Maine
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Introduces the geography, history, agriculture, industries, wildlife, attractions, and people of the state of Maine.
11) Wisconsin
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Discover America volume 51
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Presents facts about Wisconsin, describing the state's geography, resources, industry, history, and government.
12) Oregon
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Oregon.
13) Finland
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Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of Finland.
14) Bangladesh
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Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Bagladesh.
15) New Zealand
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of New Zealand.
17) Matilda
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Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security.
Matilda, a brilliant, sensitive little girl, uses her talents and ingenuity to seek revenge on her crooked father, lazy mother, and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, her wicked headmistress, and save her beloved teacher, Miss Honey.
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Mary Poppins series volume 2
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Mary Poppins comes back on the end of a kite string, stays with the Banks family for a while, and then disappears on a merry-go-round horse.
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Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize.
20) Libya
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"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libyas history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libyas rugged landscapes,...
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