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"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--
2) Presidents
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Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
3) Cat
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
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Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
5) Uranus
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Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.
6) Jamaica
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An overview of Jamaica emphasizing its cultural aspects.
7) Mummy
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DK eyewitness books volume 44
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Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.
9) Italy
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Italy. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see an active island volcano, ride the gondolas in Venice's canals, and visit ancient ruins in Rome. A special section introduces Italy's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
10) Iran
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Iran's sandy deserts and the ancient ruins of Persepolis, take a tour of famous places of prayer, and watch an Iranian soccer match! A special section introduces Iran's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
11) South Korea
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to South Korea. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore coastal islands and mountain ranges, enjoy traditional pansori music, and try a popular dish of pickled vegetables. A special section introduces South Korea's capital, language, population,...
12) A rock is lively
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Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.
13) Cuba
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An exploration of Cuba, providing information about the history, people, religion, schools, food, and culture of the country. Includes photographs, fast facts, and a glossary.
14) Nebraska
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A brief introduction to the geography, cities, land, history, and people of Nebraska.
15) Nevada
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A brief introduction to the geography, cities, land, history, and people of Nevada.
16) Massachusetts
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Presents basic information about Massachusetts, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
17) Civil War
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"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
18) Music
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A close-up look at the world of music discusses the history of music and the development of the diverse types of wind, percussion, brass, string, and electronic instruments--from early panpipes to high-tech synthesizers.
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This official handbook might just save your life. Learn how to find resources; make a shelter; craft tools, armor, and weapons, and protect yourself from monsters. With tips from Minecraft experts, including developer Jeb and creator Notch himself, this is the definitive guide to surviving your first few days in Minecraft.
20) Shark
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A photo essay introducing the various types of sharks, and features great whites, horn sharks, whale sharks, and others, and describes their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.
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