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1) The Bahamas
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Children's Press
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the Bahamas.
3) England
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Series
Enchantment of the world volume Second series
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Children's Press
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of England.
4) Ghana
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Publisher
Children's Press
Description
Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people, and culture of Ghana, the African country that freed itself of white colonial rule and became an independent nation in 1957.
5) 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,...
6) Peru
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Children's Press
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.
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Children's Press
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A tropical paradise in the southwest Pacific Ocean, the natural beauty of the Philippines has earned the island nation the nickname "The Pearl of the Orient Sea." Readers will explore the rice history of the Philippines, from how its 7,107 islands were first settled to what role the country has played in world history. They will also learn about the Philippines' government, rich culture, diverse plant and animal life, and much more.
8) Switzerland
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Publisher
Children's Press
Description
Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people and culture of Switzerland.
9) Greece
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Publisher
Children's Press
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religion, culture, sports and arts, and people of Greece.
11) Portugal
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Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Portugal.
12) Vietnam
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Children's Press
Description
Examines the geography, history, and government of Vietnam, while highlighting its achievements in art, medicine and industry.
13) Denmark
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Description
Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Denmark.
14) Germany
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Publisher
Children's Press
Description
Presents information on the European country of Germany, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.
15) Iceland
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Description
Discusses the history, geography, wildlife, people, social life and customs, religion, economy, trade, transportation, agriculture, industry, and culture of the small island nation known as the land of fire and ice.
16) Tibet
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Introduces Tibet, including its geography and climate, history, government, economy, people, culture, religion, language, and activities of daily life.
17) Turkey
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Located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Turkey is the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Readers will discover how Turkish culture blends influences from all three continents, resulting in a unique blend of tradition, language, and cuisine that can't be found anywhere else. They will also learn about Turkey's history, find out how its government works, and tour some of its most incredible sights....
18) Venezuela
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Explores Venezuela, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
19) Armenia
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Armenia.