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A survival guide for buying a home
By Sid Davis. 2004
Real estate agent offers advice on all aspects of purchasing a home, whether a single family house, co-op, condo, manufactured,…
or mobile home. Includes a chapter on selling and information on mortgages, tax shelters, insurance, and the "fifteen costliest mistakes homebuyers make." 2004Rich dad, poor dad for teens: the secrets about money, that you don't learn in school!
By Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter. 2004
The author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad (DB 50090) and others instructs teens on becoming financially intelligent by learning the…
language of money, understanding how economics work, and avoiding pitfalls on the way to monetary security. For senior high and older readers. 2004Pakistan (Modern Nations of the World Ser.Modern Nations of the World)
By William Goodwin. 2003
Discusses the geography, climate, population, plants, animals, and culture of the Muslim nation of Pakistan. Describes its turbulent history since…
its creation in 1947 on the Indian subcontinent and speculates about the country's future. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003Ancient horsemen of Siberia (Time Travelers Ser. #8)
By Janet Buell. 1998
Describes the excavation of a 2,500 year-old burial mound in southern Siberia where horses' corpses and the undisturbed tomb of…
a Pazyryk woman were discovered. From these and similar remains, Russian archaeologists are learning about the culture of the horse-loving Pazyryk people. For grades 6-9. 1998Thailand (Major World Nations Ser.)
By Frances Wilkins, Frances Wilkens. 2000
Vietnam (Major World Nations Ser.Major World Nations Series)
By Wendy M Cole, Wendy M. Cole. 1997
Philippines (Major World Nations Ser.Major World Nations Series)
By Jessie Wee. 1999
Summarizes the people, history, culture, geography, climate, and economy of the Philippines. Made up of more than seven thousand islands,…
the country is the third-largest English-speaking land in the world and the only nation in Asia whose population mostly practices Christianity. For grades 5-8. 1999Bobbi Brown teenage beauty: everything you need to look pretty, natural, sexy & awesome (Bobbi Brown Series #2)
By Bobbi Brown, Annemarie Iverson. 2000
Noted makeup artist provides instructions on choosing and applying cosmetics. Addresses common teen issues including blemishes and braces. Includes sections…
on hair care, body type, self image, and beauty tips for various ethnic types. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2000The Pacific rim: East Asia at the dawn of a new century (Single Titles Ser.)
By Elaine Pascoe. 1999
Brief summaries of the historical, economic, and political importance of the countries that make up East Asia--principally China and Taiwan,…
Japan, and both Koreas, as well as mainland Southeast Asia and several island nations. Discusses their relevance to the United States and others in the West. For senior high and older readers. 1999Real world math: money & other numbers in your life
By Donna Guthrie, Robyn Kline. 1998
Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford…
my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readersMade in China: ideas and inventions from ancient China
By Suzanne Williams. 1996
Introduces scientific discoveries, inventions, and great thinkers of ancient China. Topics include the production of bronze, paper, silk, and porcelain,…
as well as the crossbow, seismograph, and compass. Presented in chronological order with brief historical notes on the corresponding dynasty. For grades 4-7How rude!: the teenagers' guide to good manners, proper behavior, and not grossing people out
By Alex J Packer, Alex Packer, Alex J. Packer. 1997
Advice on dealing with various social situations. Discusses Internet courtesy and handling special situations such as funerals and religious rites,…
family and school expectations, and other scenarios. Question-and-answer segments and charts summarize the counsel. For junior and senior high readersMaking faces
By Kevyn Aucoin. 1997
China's Long March: 6,000 miles of danger
By Jean Fritz, Yang Zhr Cheng. 1988
Traces the 1934-1935 journey of Mao Zedong's First Front Army as it retreated from the Nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek…
and sought a base area in which it could safely expand. The author's 1986 interviews of the survivors enliven the retelling of the events of the march. For grades 5-8 and older readersSiberia
By Madelyn Klein Anderson. 1987
All thirteen: the incredible cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team
By Christina Soontornvat. 2020
The author chronicles the events of June 23, 2018, when twelve young soccer players and their coach were trapped for…
days in a flooded cave in northern Thailand. Includes firsthand interviews of rescue workers, details the science and technology used to get deep underground, and the challenges everyone faced. For grades 4-7. 2020Who is Jackie Chan? (Who is ...?)
By Gregory Copeland, Who Hq, Jody Jensen Shaffer, Who Hq. 2020
When Kong-sang (now known as Jackie Chan) was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with…
his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. For grades 4-7Who was genghis khan? (Who Was?)
By Nico Medina. 2018
Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning…
to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared. Learn more about the man and the legend in Who Was Genghis Khan?Rock by rock: the fantastical garden of Nek Chand
By Jennifer Bradbury, Sam Boughton. 2021
Camp Panda: helping cubs return to the wild
By Catherine Thimmesh. 2018
An award-winning author details the groundbreaking panda conservation efforts in China, including scientists dressing up in panda costumes. This innovative,…
out-of-the-box thinking proves that while humans may be the cause of this dire situation, we may also be part of the solution. For grades 5-8. 2018