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The second-largest country on Earth, Canada possesses a tremendous variety of natural wonders. This new second revision to Canada the Land takes students on a fascinating tour of the country's rugged coasts, frozen northern regions, vast prairies, and majestic mountain ranges. Learn about Canada's agricultural and other national resources, and how they relate to the rest of the world. Updated information includes facts and statistics, as well as a...
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Updated facts and statistics highlight this new revised edition of India the Land. Spectacular photographs feature India's varied geography from snow-covered mountaintops to tropical rainforests. Learn about India's major cities, its disputed borders, foreign influences, and current challenges.
13) Egypt the land
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Introduces the geography, weather, cities, ancient monuments, wildlife, and more in the land of Egypt.
14) Japan the people
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Learn about the country of Japan, how traditional and modern ways of life are blended, the challenges faced by Japanese society, and leisure activities.
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This new second revised edition explores the different ways in which Canadians express their creativity through music, art, dance, theater, and television. Updated information includes facts and statistics along with current popular performers such as actress Rachel McAdams and singer Nellie Furtado.
16) Japan: the land
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A colorful and informative book on Japan's geographical characteristics as well as its customs and industries.
20) Iraq, the people
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Meet the people of Iraq. The Arabs, the Kurds, the Bedouins, and the Armenians in this newly-revised book. Learn about the diversity of their religion, languages, customs, and cuisine. Trace the history of Iraq from ancient times to present through wars, invasions, and political unrest. Take a glimpse into the daily life of the Iraqi people. Know their cities, villages, homes, markets, and schools. Spend a day at school with a little Iraqi girl, and...