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Magic tree house. Original series volume 16
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Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.
3) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards with more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015, making him one of the best scorers in the league. Read all about James's journey to NBA stardom.
7) The planets
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Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
8) Castle
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
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[2020]
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"Award-winning author Sue Macy offers a fresh and timely account of women in sports in the 1920s, and how their determination, talent, and defiance in the face of criticism promoted women's rights, redefined femininity, and changed the course of history. Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating...
10) Portugal
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"Portugal is a country full of rich architecture, natural beauty, and history. Today, Portugal is also known for its culture, food, and its attraction as a tourist destination. This book highlights the beauty of the country and discusses its progress as a nation, from ancient times to present day, enabling readers to learn firsthand what makes Portugal what it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive...
11) Iceland
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Describes this island of fire and ice which is located in the North Atlantic and which is today populated sparsely by descendants of Viking settlers.
12) Romania
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"Readers are given a comprehensive tour of the European nation of Romania in this up-to-date reference resource. As they explore chapters devoted to Romania's history, ethnic and religious groups, environment, leisure activities and more, they are encouraged to think critically about the many factors that impact how cultures develop and change over time. Additional information about life in Romania is included in fact boxes and sidebars-some of which...
13) Ecuador
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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...
14) Denmark
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Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Denmark.
15) Switzerland
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"Switzerland is known for its ski resorts, banking industry, and chocolates, but there is much more to this European nation than just those things! Readers find themselves immersed in Swiss culture as they explore the detailed text and stunning photographs in this comprehensive resource. Sidebars provide examples of global citizenship in action in Switzerland, and fact boxes prepare future world travelers for a trip. Readers can also find recipes...
16) Algeria
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Introduces the geography, history, government, people, religion, arts, and foods of Algeria.
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[2018]
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"Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed...
20) Morocco
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Morocco, a unique northern African nation surrounded by both water and desert.
