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"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...

"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,...

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...

"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

"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"--...

Introduces fun facts about frogs and their bodies, habits, and life cycle.

A young black cat gets more of an adventure than she bargained for when she goes from predator to prey on a hunting trip. With appearances from Mrs. Tiggy-winkle and Peter Rabbit.

"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...

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.