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81) Nigeria
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Publisher
Cavendish Square
Language
English
Description
"Nigerian culture is expressed through artwork, fashion, food, music, movies, and more. Readers explore all these fascinating elements of life in Nigeria along with the African nation's history, natural environment, government, and economy. Meticulously researched and updated text is paired with stunning full-color photographs of the people and places that make Nigeria unlike anywhere else on Earth. Detailed maps, fun fact boxes, and sidebars that...
82) Nicaragua
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Language
English
Description
"Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America geographically, and its geography has played a prominent part in its history and the development of its cultural identity. Readers discover this as they explore thoroughly updated text that breaks down essential elements of Nicaraguan culture--from religion and language to festivals, sports, and food. Alongside the comprehensive main text, readers discover fact boxes that highlight important tips...
83) Portugal
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English
Description
"Portugal's geography has played an important role in the development of its culture. Its location on the Iberian Peninsula and its Atlantic coastline have influenced its history, economy, cuisine, leisure activities, and more. Readers discover this as they take a deep dive into the unique culture of this European nation. Focused chapters featuring the latest information on Portugal highlight curricular topics as well as more creative aspects of culture,...
84) Camping
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Language
English
Description
Describes the equipment, skills, safety issues, and environmental concerns of camping.
85) Ecuador
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English
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Ecuador is an incredibly diverse country, featuring a variety of landscapes, plants and animals, and ethnic groups. Readers learn about them all in this comprehensive guide to this South American nation. While the main text breaks down the essential elements of Ecuadorian culture- from its arts to its festivals- sidebars introduce the foundations of global citizenship and fact boxes inspire future world travelers. Full-color photographs of Ecuador's...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Language
English
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"Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are thrilled to learn they're Glitter Dragon Girls. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent ruler, the Tree Queen, the girls quickly find out their dragon-selves have unbelievable abilities ... As Dragon Girls, they are sworn protectors of the forest and must help keep it safe from the troublesome Shadow Sprites, who are determined to take the forest's magic for their own."-- Provided by publisher
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Language
English
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"Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into a Glitter Dragon Girl ... The troublesome Shadow Sprites are after the Tree Queen's magic again, and it can only be saved by a special potion. The Dragon Girls must work together to gather all of the ingredients. Willa is leading their quest, but she's scared of what might happen if they don't succeed"-- Provided by publisher
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
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English
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"Naomi loves being a Glitter Dragon Girl. She can fly above treetops and roar glittery bursts of magic. Best of all, she and the other Glitter Dragons are keeping their beloved Magic Forest safe from the Shadow Sprites. But all is not as it seems in this special place. The Shadow Sprites' power is growing. . . and they may not be alone. Naomi must harness all the dragon magic she's learned to lead the Glitter Dragon Girls against this new threat"--...
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English
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Why do people build with arches? Why do we use stone in some places and wood in others? What's a foundation? How do you plan a road or construct a bridge? The answers to these questions can help gamers in Minecraft and in the real world! Through building their own structures and systems in Minecraft, young readers and gaming fans will learn about the past and present of human engineering, with a vision toward the future.
91) Frogs
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Language
English
Description
Introduces fun facts about frogs and their bodies, habits, and life cycle.
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Language
English
Description
"The Dominican Republic may share the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, but it has its own unique history and culture. Readers discover this through focused chapters that provide the latest information on the Dominican Republic's government, economy, arts, demographics, environment, and more. The comprehensive text encourages readers to explore the concept of global citizenship, and sidebars show Dominican activists who are examples of what it means...
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents...
96) Eva in the band
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Publisher
Branches/Scholastic, Inc
Publication Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When a band drops out of Battle of the Bands Eva and her friends decide to form a band of their own, and when a secret singer joins the chorus it really sounds good, but she flies away before anyone can identify her.
97) Barkus
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English
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Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite.
98) Chickadee
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Publication Date
1979
Language
English
Description
"Fun-filled games, puzzles and stories teach basic principles of science and nature. An award-winning magazine designed for primary children" Cf. Our choice, 2002.
100) Koalas
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs present koalas, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.





