Barbara A Somervill
61) South Korea
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discusses the history, geography, and people of South Korea as well as the country's rich culture and traditions and its beautiful natural areas.
62) Arizona
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the state of Arizona.
63) South Carolina
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of South Carolina.
64) Colorado
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Colorado, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
65) Tennessee
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Tennessee.
66) Niger
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144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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"Bordering seven other countries, Niger is a landlocked nation in the heart of western Africa. Due to economic troubles, frequent civil wars and disruption of the government, and other problems, poverty is a major issue throughout the country. Nevertheless, Niger is a land of rich history and vibrant culture. Readers will find out what life is like for the people of Niger, from what they learn in school and what people do for work to what they like...
67) Alaska
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80 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Introduces the history, geography, industry, and people of the state known as the Last Frontier.
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128 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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The Incas left no written records, but the archaeological remains and Spanish accounts paint a picture of a well-ordered, vast empire where everyone knew their role in society, and no one went hungry or uncared-for. In the mountains of Peru and Ecuador, traces of Inca culture remain today in the road system that winds through the Andes, where people practice a religion that mixes the Catholicism of the Spanish conquerors with the animism of the Incas....
70) Andrew Jackson
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64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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A biography of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812, to his legacy as the seventh president of the United States.
71) Franklin Pierce
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64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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A biography of the man elected fourteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
72) Iceland
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144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discusses the history, government, culture, people, climate, wildlife, and plants of this island nation.
74) Iran
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144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Iran.
75) James K. Polk
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64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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A biography of the eleventh president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
76) Texas
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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An overview of the state of Texas.
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Texas, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.