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1) Japan
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 x 26 cm.
Language
English
2) Canada
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32 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 22 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Canada. Includes a map, legend, recipe, craft, and game.
7) Bahrain
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144 pages : color illustrations, color maps. ; 24 cm.
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English
Description
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bahrain.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Ganga, as the Indians call it, Mother Ganges, the Goddess Ganges is India's holy river. The Ganges is a gift of Shiva, the god of regeneration, a heavenly river flowing on earth. Bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges can cleanse one of sin, so devout Hindus believe. When Jamana Lal's mother died unexpectedly, he and his brother decided to make a 6,000-kilometer pilgrimage from one end of the Ganges to the other for their mother's soul and to...
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nowadays the Tibetans have to fear for the preservation of their culture since the constantly growing Chinese population is rapidly crowding out the native Tibetans. The latter are often no longer able to practice their religion unhindered, an essential element of their native culture. The film describes a colorful culture in which secular and spiritual powers are in the same hands.
A documentary film which examines the impact of secular and spiritual...
10) Germany
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Series
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Germany"--Provided by publisher.
11) Guatemala
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144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability. Illuminating photographs and insightful facts help the reader discover what it's like to live in Guatemala.
12) Angola
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144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Angola"--Provided by publisher.
13) Estonia
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Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Estonia.
14) Ghana
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Series
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144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Ghana." --
15) Honduras
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144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the Central American country of Honduras."--Provided by publisher.
16) Malaysia
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English
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Description
"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Malaysia"--
17) Mongolia
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144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the nation of Mongolia."--Provided by publisher.
18) Myanmar
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English
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"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Myanmar"--
19) Yemen
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144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A book for young readers about the history and culture of the country of Yemen.
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