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1) Zimbabwe
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Zimbabwe is a fascinating country, with stunning landscapes that range from the towering peaks of the Eastern Highlands to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. It also has a rich history, beginning with its ancient kingdoms and running to the modern-day struggles and triumphs of independence and beyond. Diverse cultures-each with their own daily lives, traditions, and struggles-call Zimbabwe home. Through the age-appropriate main text, augmented by...
2) Italy
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Italy has a deep, rich culture and history. The country has had its ups and downs; over the years, it has gone from one of the world's largest empires to a fascist dictatorship and finally to the democracy it is today. It has also contributed much to world cuisine, art, and politics. In the present day, multiple regions make up this diverse country, from the sun-drenched Amalfi coast to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Through informative fact boxes...
3) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
From the vibrant cities to the vast outback, readers discover the fascinating history, unique wildlife, and diverse culture of the captivating country of Australia. This volume explores the ancient Aboriginal cultures that have existed for tens of thousands of years and the impact of colonization on this land and its people. The environment is also highlighted, including the world-renowned beaches, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse flora and...
4) Greece
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Greece. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
5) Chile
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chile. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
6) Indonesia
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Indonesia. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
7) Denmark
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Denmark. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
8) Cambodia
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Cambodia. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
9) Kenya
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Kenya is a country of vibrant landscapes, diverse cultures, and fascinating history. This volume explores some of the most important and iconic aspects of the country, such as the wide savannas and lush forests where elephants, lions, and giraffes roam free. Readers discover the traditions and customs of the Maasai and other ethnic groups that call Kenya home. They also learn about the country's colonial past, its struggle for independence, and the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Early one morning in 1995, a rancher in Humacao, Puerto Rico, found three of his goats dead. The blood seemed to have been drained from their bodies. As dozens more farm animals were found dead across the island, the fear of the so-called Chupacabra--the "goat sucker"--grew. But was a mysterious cryptid really responsible for all of these deaths? And if so, where would it go next? Follow the trail of the Chupacabra in this exciting new title.
11) Afghanistan
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the rugged mountain landscapes to the bustling city streets, this volume explores the culture, traditions, and challenges of the fascinating country of Afghanistan. Students learn about the ancient civilizations that once thrived here, the impact of foreign invasions and wars, and the struggles and triumphs of the Afghan people in their quest for stability and peace. Through full-color photographs and engaging sidebars, readers gain a deeper...
Author
Series
Lincoln lawyer volume 7
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back, taking the long shot cases, where the chances of winning are one in a million. He agrees to represent a woman in prison for killing her husband, a sheriff's deputy. Despite her conviction four years earlier, she still maintains her innocence. Haller enlists his half brother, retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, as investigator. Reviewing the case, Bosch sees something that doesn't add up, and a sheriff's department...
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This "exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"First recorded traveling overhead in 240 BCE, Halley's Comet returns every seventy-six years or so for a fresh glimpse of life on bountiful Earth. In a wondrous story told from the comet's point of view, the creator of A Green Place to Be weaves scenes of Halley's hurtling through space with views of Earth and its evolving flora and fauna below. Even as humans gaze up in search of the celestial wanderer--tracking the "broom star" in words and pictures--the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history--more than five thousand years of complicated history--all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this...
16) Costa Rica
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Costa Rica. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Author
Series
Language
Español
Description
Juan García Ponce: la mirada oblicua es una lectura de la vida y la obra de García Ponce a partir de algunos presupuestos esenciales extraídos de la propia poética del autor. No se trata solo de destacar algunos temas fundamentales y recurrentes de su obra—una sexualidad abierta que no se sustenta en la moral instituida, el incesto entre hermanos, la homosexualidad, el deseo como la fuerza que rige los comportamientos humanos, el rechazo a las...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Harold Bloom's The Western Canon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Western Canon" by Harold Bloom is a comprehensive exploration of the literary works and authors that have shaped Western culture. Bloom delves into the concept of the Canon, emphasizing its evolution from a prescriptive list of essential readings to a more personal selection of literature that fosters individual connections....
Author
Language
Français
Description
La pensée a joué - et joue toujours - un rle vital dans le devenir de l'espèce humaine dont l'histoire se conçoit et se crée à travers elle. C'est par elle, également, que l'humanité a su pallier des faiblesses qui la rendent vulnérable aux phénomènes naturels. On peut donc s'attendre à en voir la trace dans la façon dont diverses sociétés ont projeté leur existence et assumé leur place dans le monde. Comment la pensée structure-t-elle,...
20) El polaco
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Language
Español
Description
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Daniel, por su apoyo, su inmenso cariño y por ser el único hombre que me hace reír de verdad. Mi Xiuma, por leerme y por ser mi fan número uno. Dayana Paradas, por ser la primera en leerme y siempre estar allí para mí. Mi mami, por impulsarme a creer en mí. Mis fieles lectoras. Gracias, chicas… muchas gracias. Mis hijos. Esto es para ustedes. Los amo con el alma y con todo mi corazón. Son mi más grande orgullo y espero ser la...
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