Claire Throp
1) South Africa
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This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of South Africa.
2) England
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Heinemann Library
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2012
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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of England.
4) Latvia
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Heinemann Library
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c2012
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Brief overview of the history, geography, culture and government of Latvia.
6) Curling
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Raintree
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c2014
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Though its not as popular as some of the other winter sports, curling is a lot of fun to both watch and play. Learn the ins and outs of the game and find out what youll need to give it a try!
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Seeds, children learn about seeds, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
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Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, strap yourself in as we prepare to blast off to explore a space station far above the Earth's surface. Our 'tour' includes a look at daily life on board, how astronauts exercise, work and even go to the toilet, and how astronauts and their supplies are transported between Earth and the space station.
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How many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers an up-close look at our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!
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Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, turn on the enshrinkifier as we prepare to shrink in size and take a tour of the human body. Our 'tour' includes visits to all the main vital organs, as well as taking a look at bones, blood, and muscles along the way!
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Flowers, children learn about flowers, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
13) All About Stems
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Stems, children learn about stems, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
14) All About Roots
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Roots, children learn about roots, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
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From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.
16) Ice Dancing
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From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, ice dancing is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!
17) Israel
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Israel offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
18) All About Leaves
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Leaves, children learn about leaves, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
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Did you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs' senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos of dinosaurs and artifacts give readers an up-close look at these incredible creatures.
20) Seals
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Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on seals! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about seals, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fascinating creatures.