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1) Laos
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Laos"--Provided by publisher.
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Young readers will learn about the many public holidays and cultural festivals celebrated in the Scandinavian country of Sweden. Fun facts highlight the unique festivals of the ancient Sami people, how the Swedish royal family is honored, what traditional foods are eaten, and how families celebrate special occasions.
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Growing up as an enslaved boy on an Alabama cotton farm, Bill Traylor worked all day in the hot fields. When slavery ended, Bill's family stayed on the farm as sharecroppers. There Bill grew to manhood, raised his own family, and cared for the land and his animals. By 1935 Bill was eighty-one and all alone on his farm. So he packed his bag and moved to Montgomery, the capital of Alabama. Lonely and poor, he wandered the busy downtown streets. But...
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"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of the Palace of Versailles, while learning about its history, location, many rooms, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace's cultural history."--Provided by publisher.
7) Color dance
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c1989
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[32] p. : col. ill. ; 23 x 28 cm.
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Three dancers show how colors combine to create different colors.
14) Ancient Rome
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While telling about her life in ancient Rome, eight-year-old Flavia includes information about the homes, families, clothing, food, gods, sports, goods traded, and things the people build.
15) King Arthur
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1998
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A retelling of the story of the boy fated to be the "Once and Future King," covering his glorious reign and his tragic, yet triumphant, passing. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
17) Little Oink
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Little Oink is a neat little pig, but his parents will not allow him to play with his friends until he is messy, as pigs should be.
18) Triceratops
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"What did a Triceratops eat? How did it get its name? What kind of habitat did it live in? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the exciting world of the Triceratops. Vibrant computer-generated images take readers back in time, helping them visualize these popular dinosaurs and their surroundings"--Publisher's website.
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"Step-by-step instructions to create an invisible message right in their kitchen. Readers are introduced to basic science concepts such as solubility, atoms and molecules, and absorption. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research" --Amazon.com






