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21) Argentina
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Argentina is the largest country in the world that has Spanish as its main language. This and other fun facts are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the places and people that make this South American nation unique. From its government and environment to its arts and food, each aspect of life in Argentina is the subject of a focused chapter that features the latest facts and vibrant photographs. Fact boxes and maps provide additional...
22) Barbados
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Barbados, a small island nation in the Caribbean.
23) Belarus
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belarus"--Provided by publisher.
24) Tanzania
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Tanzania"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You might be a fan of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. But did you know that real-life pirates were even more daring and charismatic? For example, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, reportedly kept a lit fuse under his hat, creating a frightening haze of smoke around his head. William Fly, convicted of piracy in 1726, had to show his executioner how to tie the noose that went around his neck at the gallows. Pirates are...
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, customs, and attractions of Utah.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Marine biologist Brent Hughes discovered a surprising connection between sea otters and sea grass at an estuary in northern California. Follow science in action as Hughes conducts the research that led to this major discovery."--
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 179 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the trolls, elves, goblins, dwarfs, and other fantasy character types that appear in Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl books and film, as if written by one of the dwarfs, with commentary by Artemis himself.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Amid the horrors of World War II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. While many people lived in fear of the Nazis, Irena defied them, even though it could have meant her life. She kept records of the children she helped smuggle away from the Nazis' grasp, and when she feared her work might be discovered, she buried her lists in jars, hoping to someday recover them and reunite children with their parents. This gripping true story of a woman...
30) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A portrait of Mexico that describes its history, geography, government, economy, people, religions, culture, sports and leisure, and daily life.
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to Oklahoma, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.
32) Guatemala
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Guatemala"--Provided by publisher.
33) Chile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Chile is the closest country in the world to Antarctica? Readers discover this and many more fun facts about this South American nation as they explore its history, current events, and culture. The comprehensive, thoroughly updated main text is paired with fun fact boxes and sidebars that expand on important topics, including the curriculum concept of global citizenship. In addition, detailed maps and vivid photographs of Chile's...
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to Illinois, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to Kansas, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.
36) Malta
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"A book for middle and high school students about the history and culture of the island nation of Malta."--Provided by publisher.
37) Fiji
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of South Pacific island of Fiji.
39) Moldova
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"A book for middle and high school students about the history and culture of Moldova."--Provided by publisher.
40) Uganda
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African nation of Uganda.
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