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1) Kenya
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Text and color photos profile the country of Kenya, covering its origins, land, plants and animals, ethnic groups, transportation, government, and cultural features. Includes a glossary and list of related Web sites.
2) Afghanistan
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Examines the history, geography, people, government, economy, and art and recreation of Afghanistan.
3) Saudi Arabia
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Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of Saudi Arabia, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.
4) France
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This book briefly describes the history, people, land, and culture of France.
5) India
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Provides an overview of the history, geography, people, economy, government, and other aspects of life in India.
8) Sailboarding
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Examines the history, equipment, and techniques of sailboarding, or windsurfing.
9) Hang gliding
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Examines the history, equipment, and techniques of skateboarding and identifies organizations associated with the sport.
10) Italy
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This book provides an introduction to the history, geography, people, economy, transportation, communications, and social life and customs of Italy.
11) Mountain biking
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Examines the history, equipment, and techniques of mountain biking and identifies organizations associated with the sport.
12) Snowboarding
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This book gives a brief history of snowboarding, tells about the design of the boards and the clothing to wear, how to become certified, and more.
13) Australia
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An introduction to the history, land, economy, government, and holidays of Australia.
14) The Philippines
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Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of the Philippines, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.
15) Alaska
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Examines the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of the largest state in the United States.
16) Hawaii
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Examines the geography, history, natural resources, people, and recreational activities of Hawaii.
17) Israel
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A photographic introduction to Israel, providing information about the country's history, landscape, plants and animals, people, city life, work, holidays, culture, transportation, and government.
18) Egypt
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A photographic introduction to Egypt, providing information about the country's history, land, plants and animals, people, cities, economy, holidays, transportation, government, and recreational activities.
19) Peru
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An introduction to the history, geography, people, economy, transportation, mass communication, and social life and customs of Peru, the third largest country in South America.
20) Ireland
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Provides information about the history, people, economy, government, plants and animals, and other aspects of life in Ireland, and includes a time line, glossary, and references.