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3) Tortoises
Author
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow-moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare"--
4) Horse
Author
Series
Description
Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history. Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses...
6) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
7) Soccer
Author
Series
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
9) The moon
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Description
Presents facts about the moon, discussing its origin, myths, composition, effect on Earth, and role in the space program.
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
71 pages : color illustrations, 1 map ; 26 cm
Description
Featuring playful illustrations, a diverse and lovable cast of characters, an invaluable resources section, and a fun foldout map, this book is an ingenious way for kids to take the lead while planning a vacation or learning about one of the largest cities in the world.
12) China
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Nĭ Hao! My name is Jin, and I'm a kid just like you living in China. China is a country filled with ancient wonders, high-tech cities, and lots of people, more than any other country on Earth! Have you ever wondered what China is like? Come along with me to find out!
13) Sun
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."--
15) Brazil
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Description
"Just in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, discover what it?s like growing up in Brazil with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!"--Amazon.com.
16) Egypt
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.
17) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I'm a kid just like you, living in Mexico. Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts! Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!
18) Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm..
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mexico"--Provided by publisher.
19) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Description
Explores the stars, galaxies, planets, and other phenomena in the universe, and describes the history of human space exploration.
20) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Japan"--Provided by publisher.
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