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1) 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...
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A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read. What are the stories we tell ourselves about America? How do they shape our sense of history, cloud our perceptions, inspire us? America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases...
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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...
5) Syria
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"Syria on Tiktok and other social media today would appear to have returned to normal after a decade-long civil war. Many influencers highlight the cuisine and culture that made Syria a popular tourist destination prior to the war in effort to have visitors return to the country. However, the civil war persists and as much as an estimated 90% of the Syrian population remains below the poverty line. The contrasts and complexities of life in Syria are...
6) 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) Denmark
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"Readers explore the Kingdom of Denmark in this detailed guide to what life is like in this Scandinavian country. The comprehensive text has been updated to include the most recent statistics concerning Danish demographics and life in Denmark, as well as a thorough overview of current events in the kingdom. Equipped with this knowledge, readers are able to see how the past and present both play a part in a nation's culture. As they discover recipes,...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 16
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c1998
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70 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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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.
11) Dinosaurs!
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Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects the newest paleontological discoveries, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts a timeless and accessible look at these magnificent creatures. Updates include revised...
12) Refugees
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Why do people become refugees? How does it feel to be a refugee? How do refugees travel to a new home? This informative title answers all the big questions on refugees and helps children to understand this topical issue from a range of perspectives. Modern images and accessible text make each page engaging for young readers.
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"The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited"--Dust jacket flap.
"A history of racist and antiracist...
16) Morocco
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"What's it like to live in Morocco? What are the most famous dishes to eat? What sorts of music do people listen to? What languages are spoken? How did Morocco's history shape the country as it is today? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this illuminating book all about Morocco! Written in engaging, reader-friendly language, and filled with vivid photographs, fascinating fact boxes, and sidebars that over an array of topics,...
17) 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...
18) The way I feel
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Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name foood, clothes, toys, people, etc. Strong, colorful, and expressive images go along with the verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. -- From book jacket.
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2024.
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"In the spring of 1992, after a jury returned not guilty verdicts in the trial of four police officers charged in the brutal beating of a Black man, Rodney King, Los Angeles was torn apart. Thousands of fires were set, causing more than a billion dollars in damage. In neighborhoods abandoned by the police, protestors and storeowners exchanged gunfire. More than 12,000 people were arrested and 2,400 injured. Sixty-three died. In Rising from the Ashes...Paula...





