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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Nevada, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Presents an illustrated atlas with maps of and facts about every continent and outer space.

There are currently more than six billion people on the planet! This enormous number can be difficult to grasp, especially for a child. But what if we imagine the whole world as a village of just 100 people? In this village-- 22 people speak a Chinese dialect-- 20 earn less than a dollar a day-- 32 are of Christian faith-- 17 cannot read or write-- 39 are under 19 years old. At a time when parents and educators are looking to help children gain...

"This transitional reader title gives information about the volcano Ring of Fire. Readers will learn about what the Ring of Fire is, where it is located, how it formed, and some of the well-known volcanoes that help make up the Ring of Fire. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards"-- Provided by publisher.

"A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of South America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Amazon.com.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of North Carolina, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

"What is Oceania? This part of the world has the world's smallest continent, Australia, as well as the islands of New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and other islands. This colorfully illustrated volume introduces readers to this fascinating part of the world, including geography and culture, as well as covers Antarctica, the coldest continent! As each region is discussed, readers discover the animals found there and can do a simple...

"From the squeaky sand of the panhandle to the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there's lots to see and do in Florida! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Florida special."--Publisher's website.

"Are there kangaroos in Australia? Is Australia surrounded by water? What's the Great Barrier Reef? Questions such as these are answered in this compelling text about the country of Australia. This accessible main text, which aligns with current social studies curricula, deepens readers understanding of this countrys geography, landmarks, and rich culture. Additional information is presented in enlightening fact boxes and maps. Bold, full-color photographs...