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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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The Nile is the world's longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book takes readers along the "River in the Sand" as it flows north from its source in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing thousands of miles of desert. Ancient Egyptians depended on the Nile's annual floods to deposit fertile soil for farming. The Nile also provided water for irrigation and was a main transportation...
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps; 29 cm.
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Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and indigenous cultures that live in the surrounding rain forest. Flowing from the Andes Mountains in South America down to the Atlantic Ocean, the Amazon supports farming, tourism, fishing, logging, mining, and hydroelectric power...
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32 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Describes the holidays and traditions of Israel including, the national holidays that celebrate events in the Jewish religion, which holidays are observed by the country's many Muslims, and how Israelis celebrate family occasions.
5) Halloween
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays. People have been celebrating it for hundreds of years.
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
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Introduces readers to pumper trucks, ladder trucks, and other fire department vehicles. Children will enjoy learning about the different functions of each truck and the equipment on board these emergency vehicles.
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Today, the river basin is home to about one-third of China's population. The near completion...
10) What is hearing?
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From a quiet whisper to a blaring siren, our ears keep us tuned in to the sounds around us. This engaging new title explains how our sense of hearing works, how it helps us learn about our surroundings, and how we can protect this important sense.
11) What is touch?
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Discusses touch, the three layers of human skin, what skin sensors are, and how blind people use touch to read.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Presents an introduction to insects, including what they are, with an emphasis on those insects that work together cooperatively in communities such as honeybees, termites, ants, and wasps. Includes glossary.
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