"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn about Afghanistan''s history, government, economy, traditions,...

5) Mongolia

Author

Bjorklund, Ruth

Series

Enchantment of the world. Second

Physical Desc

144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.

Language

English

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"Situated directly between China and Russia, the country of Mongolia long had close ties to its larger neighbors. However, since the early 1990s it has become increasingly independent, and many Mongolians have worked to rediscover a national culture that existed long before Chinese or Russian rule. Readers will explore this Mongolia's amazing history and find out what makes its culture so unique. They will learn how the country's government and economy...

6) Montana

Author

Bjorklund, Ruth

Series

It's my state!

Physical Desc

80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, music ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

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"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Montana"--

7) Liberia

Author

Bjorklund, Ruth

Series

Enchantment of the world. Second

Physical Desc

144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.

Language

English

8) Alaska

Author

Bjorklund, Ruth

Series

It's my state!

Physical Desc

80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, music ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Alaska. "Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Alaska"--Provided by publisher.