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1) New Mexico
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of New Mexico.
2) Illinois
Author
Series
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Illinois, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
3) Chile
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
5) Kenya
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
6) Peru
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations, maps (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Just slightly smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru is home to ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, humid jungles, dry deserts, and more. Readers will cross the country's incredible landscapes and visit its towns and cities as they learn how Peruvians live today. They will also explore Peru's fascinating history, learn how it is governed and how its economy works, and much more" --Publisher's website.
7) Rhode Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
8) Malaysia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
10) Connecticut
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, maps (chiefly color), portraits ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Connecticut. How did Connecticut get its name? The word Connecticut comes from an Algonquian word that means "long tidal river." Inside, you'll find: what people do for fun in Connecticut; A timeline, photos-and what role Connecticut has played in U.S. history; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!.
11) Belgium
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Belgium.
13) England
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of England.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...
16) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (mostly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and at Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and thousands of lives before this bloody conflict would come to an end.
19) The Titanic
Author
Language
English
Description
"Labels common stories about the Titanic as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.
20) Bat researcher
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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