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5) North Korea
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Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
With its famously authoritarian government, struggling economy, and massive military, North Korea has been a major source of conflict throughout the 20th century and continuing today. Readers will learn about the controversial nation's history, from its founding in the aftermath of World War II to its role in global politics today. They will also learn what life is like for the country's people and discover why foreigners are so rarely able to set...
6) Mexico
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
An introduction to life in Mexico.
7) Tibet
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Publisher
Children's Press, a division of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Home to many mountains, including the highest point on the planet, Tibet is sometimes called "The Roof of the World." Despite Tibet's official status as a part of China, the country's people widely consider it to be an independent nation. Readers will trace Tibet's long history to discover how this conflict came to be. Along the way, they will find out how Tibet's people live, how the region is governed, and much more. They will also get a close-up...
9) Yemen
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Yemen.
10) Kuwait
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Kuwait.
12) Wales
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Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, and daily life of Wales.
14) Pompeii
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An ancient city unearthed… In the 1730's, Charles of Bourbon, king of the area around present-day Naples, Italy, learned that local peasants were finding marble and other ancient objects when they dug their wells. He sent army colonel Rocque Joachin Alcubierre and later Karl Jacob Weber to explore the area. Working in darkness with only torches to light their way, Alcubierre's and Weber's crews of workers tunneled through hardened mud. The crews...
15) Sneezing
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Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone sneezes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words...
17) Robots at Home
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Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in their daily lives to do chores, watch over their homes, and more.
18) Ohio
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From walking the Towpath Trail to visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ohio is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core...