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From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by…
two young architects, Patrick Dillon's stories of remarkable buildings--and the remarkable people who made them--celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. For grades 5-8
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Science and technology, History, Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction
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"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the…
final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure." -- Provided by publisher
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Travel and geography, Nature, Customs and cultures
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What is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Egyptian people.
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Travel and geography, Nature, Customs and cultures
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What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Australian people.
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What is it like to live in or visit Mexico? What makes Mexico's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Mexican people.
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Arts and entertainment, Travel and geography, Customs and cultures
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Some people's closets are full of jeans and T-shirts. Some wear traditional outfits. It all depends on your custom! Explore…
what people in different parts of the world wear in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
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Customs and cultures, General non-fiction
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When do you eat 'bread of the dead', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as…
a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns? Includes a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal a calendar of all the festivals featured in the book. This is a visual celebration of festivals from across the globe, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. Discover more about Junkanoo in the Bahamas, Juneteenth in the United States, Matariki in New Zealand and Poland's Great Dragon Parade. As you journey around the world, explore celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.
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History, Travel and geography
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A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered…
of the continents. Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
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History, Travel and geography
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An introcuction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features, people and native animalsRookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader…
(Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
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Food and drink, Customs and cultures, General non-fiction
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A passport to international yums. “Excellent recipes that are not dumbed down for children, which means that grown-ups will want…
to eat them, too.” —The New York TimesIn this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate—and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavlovas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globe—from France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyond—giving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection.