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1) Indonesia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Examines the geography, history, economy, society, people, and culture of Indonesia.
2) Marco Polo
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This title introduces readers to Marco Polo, the great explorer who was the first European to explore China. Polo's life story is examined, from his early travels with father Niccolo Polo and uncle Maffeo Polo to China to see Kublai Khan and visit Xanadu, to his marriage to Donata Badoer, to his travels in China in the Kublai Khan's service. Polo's book The Travels of Marc Polo is covered, as is its influence on other explorers such as Christopher...
3) Cuba
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Overview of Cuba, emphasizing its cultural aspects.
4) Italy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Overview of Italy, emphasizing its cultural aspects.
6) Jamaica
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Examines the history, geography, society, economy, and culture of Jamaica.
7) Planet earth
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An illustrated guide to the planet Earth, introducing scientific concepts with color-coded buttons that share facts about life, science, the environment, and people, and describing Earth's position in space, a volcanic eruption, Earth's different layers, mountains, rain forests, biomes, and other related topics.
8) Weather
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.
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"Jasmine Jackson has a great imagination, but when her friend Matt tells their group of friends that he has a VR headset that can send him into the world of Minecraft, she finds it a little hard to believe. When Jaz tries the headset out for herself, she learns the truth, but then a creeper comes along and does what creepers do! She'll need to rebuild her shelter and maybe improve on it before she can find her way home. Young Minecraft fans will enjoy...
10) Hernando De Soto
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A biography of the sixteenth-century Spaniard who explored Florida and other southern states, and became the first white man to cross the Mississippi River.
11) John Cabot
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.
12) Jacques Cartier
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Brief text describes the life and travels of the sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China.
13) Neil Armstrong
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This title introduces readers to Neil Armstrong, the great explorer who was the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong's life story is examined from his childhood to marriage to his studies at Perdue University and service in the US Navy and the Korean War. Armstrong's years at NASA are covered, including the Gemini and Apollo programs, as well as Armstrong's historic mission on Apollo 11 with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Armstrong's later...
14) Morocco
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This engaging title explores the geography, landscape, history, people, and culture of Morocco. Appealing text and up-to-date photos showing people in everyday settings invite young readers to learn more about modern world cultures. Accessible yet packed with information,Morocco will appeal to geography students and casual readers alike -- Publisher.
15) Jacques Cousteau
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This title introduces readers to Jacques Cousteau, the great explorer who introduced millions of people to the undersea world from his ship the Calypso. Cousteau's life story is examined from his childhood to his marriage and his education at the French Naval Academy and his service in the French Navy and World War II. Cousteau's collaboration with engineer Emile Gagnan is included, including their invention of the Self-Contained Underwater Breathing...
17) Birds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces students to all kinds of birds, each full of unique characteristics and capabilities.
18) Guatemala
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Guatemala. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Guatemala's volcanoes and rain forests, try tasty tamales, and catch a soccer game. A special section introduces Guatemala's capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
20) Peru
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This engaging title explores the geography, landscape, history, people, and culture of Peru -- Publisher.
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