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There are plenty of places to visit in China. It is a very big city, with millions of people. It is rich in culture and tradition because its history is long-standing. Plenty of great minds and inventions originated from China. There are many places in China that still bear the signs of ancient history. Would you like to visit them one day too?
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It is very important that you use entertaining lessons when discussing European history because you want to match your child's wide imagination. You can't just present facts like dates and names. No, that won't do. You need powerful resources that mix the right images to well-selected texts. Use this book today!
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Let's take a look back at history, and learn from the events of the past. Learning is made much more fun when there are beautiful pictures and great layout involved. Pictures make knowledge universal, and easier to absorb even by young learners. So go ahead and secure a copy of this educational book today!
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There is a curious fact between the Columbia and the Rio Grande Rivers. One flows south while the other flows west. In this book, you will learn the historic and current importance of these rivers. In doing so, you will also review on what you learned about the expeditions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
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Travel to the Arabian peninsula to enjoy the geographic features of the land. Learn about the culture, traditions and beliefs there. Also, learn about Islam, which is the largest religion in the region. There is a lot to learn in this big book of geography and culture.
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Why should you bother your child about history? Europe's history has been riddled by wars and revolutions. They are sad stories for kids but they are stories that teach your little ones about how the past influenced the present. Allowing your child to study history is important because it gives your child a sense of belongingness and a certain connection to the heroes of the past.
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Have you ever been to Europe? If you haven't yet then you're in luck because we can take you there today! Open this magical book to see the sights and hear the sounds of Modern Europe. There's plenty of facts to learn from the pages of this educational book. Grab a copy today.
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History is never boring when you have Europe as the topic and this book as the reference. Get your child to learn appreciating and loving beautiful history specifically that of the old and new Europe by introducing them to the pages of this artistically written book. You may get a copy here.
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So what is a dynasty? In ancient China, the Shang was its first dynasty. In this book, you will learn to locate the reign of the Shang in the world map. You will also gather information on its walled cities, ancestor worship, human sacrifice, rich tombs and hardworking peasants. This book is rich in cultural and historical information. Grab a copy today.
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Learn about the major developments during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which was from 1027-256 BC. Did you know that this period was called China's Golden Age? By the end of this book, you should be able to explain why it is so! Enjoy this supplemental book for a topic discussed in fifth grade social studies. Grab a copy today.
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The Zhou warriors came down in history as the group who took power from the Shang, and effectively becoming ancient China's next ruler. In this book, you will learn about how the Zhou warriors lived and what they did after they took over. You will also pick up some interesting facts that have translated to recent times. Grab a copy today.
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The Tang Dynasty was responsible for the reunification of China. But why was there a need to reunite China in the first place? That will be discussed in this educational book. Also included are lessons on rise and spread of Buddhism across China, Korea and Japan during the Tang Dynasty. Discussions on the technological, commercial and agricultural developments during the era are also included.
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Many revolutions originated from the intense desire to spread religion. For example, the French Revolution was because of religion. The country was mainly Catholic so to be French means to be Catholic. How was it that by 1974, the churches and religious orders in France were closed down? Learn about the stories of Royalty, Religion and Revolutions in this European History Book for Children.
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It's the period of the Vikings and wow, how interesting that time is! Here, your child will get to meet and greet some of the bravest men in history. Facts about how they lived and what their cultures and traditions are will be effectively tackled in this amazing book for children. Make sure you check out a copy today!
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In this book, you will read all about the story of the oracle bones and bronze which is a representation of Shang religion and art. The oracle of bones was a written record of the Shang dynasty. Through this very important artifact, archaeologists were able to peek into the past and learn from the lives of those who lived in the times of the Shang. Start reading today.
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Cowboys are not new characters. They're shown even in cartoons and other kid-friendly movies. But the true cowboys of America have an undeniably interesting story. In this history book, we're going to recall some of the more important events that surrounded the cowboys a long time ago. What valuable lessons will you learn from this book? It's time to find out!
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Marco Polo was only a young boy when he joined his uncle and father in a journey to Asia. You can pretty much say that he was born to see the world. By reading his life story, your child might be encouraged to explore the world too. It will also open your child's eyes to the realizations of geographic and cultural differences. Meet Marco Polo today!
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When you're through reading this book, you will have a better understanding of how the natural resources around you shape how your home is made. In particular, you will learn about how the limited resources in the arctic regions were used by the Inuits to build their homes. You might be surprised to learn that Inuits don't always live in igloos. They have other types of homes too!
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Learning American history is more effective if done via pictures. Children are attracted to the vibrant colors of meaningful pictures. It's easier to imagine previous events when there are pictures to look at. This educational book also makes it easier to communicate with descriptive words to relay drawn messages. Grab a copy of this informative book today!
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The Plains Indians were the Native American Indians who once lived once the Great Plains. This educational resource discusses the culture of Plains Indians, as well as the wars they fought as the US expanded its western territory. Reading about the natives will help improve your child's knowledge of how the US was before territories were invaded and the first inhabitants displaced. Grab a copy today.
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