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2) Dinosaurs
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Text and detailed illustrations introduce the dinosaurs, from their evolving from reptiles called archosaurs (230 million years ago) to their extinction 65 million years ago.
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A story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus. Includes information about the significance of the Hanukkah festival today, a Hanukkah recipe, and instructions for the game of dreidel. The story of how Judah saved the Jews and their beliefs from King Antiochus is beautifully told and richly illustrated in The Hanukkah Story. The book also includes information about the significance of the Hanukkah festival today, a Hanukkah...
6) India
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This book covers the historical background as well as current issues and opinions concerning India including the cultural groups, Kashmir, and nuclear tests.
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Where is Antarctica? Does anyone live there? Do any plants grow in Antarctica? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Antarctica through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, natural resources, and famous places.
16) Buddhism
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Chronicles the development and spread of Buddhism throughout the world, tracing the religion's history from its origins to the early twenty-first century, and includes comments from religious leaders, a look at holy sites,and information on Buddhist celebrations, as well as maps and photographs.
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How many countries are in South America? Where is the world's tallest waterfall? How long is the Amazon River? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of South America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities,...
19) Cats and kittens
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Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of cats, how they grow, and how their mother takes care of them.