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"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere,...
42) Hola, Mexico
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about Mexico, a country famous for its colorful fiestas and celebrations, and its rich history blending Aztec, Mayan, and European influences ... Explore Mexico's traditions in arts and music, including its world-famous mariachi bands."--Provided by publisher.
43) Nǐ hǎo, China
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As one of the Earth's biggest countries and the one with the world's largest population, China is well-known for its rich history and traditions ... Readers will learn about China's culture, monuments like the Great Wall, and animals like panda bears that call China home."--Provided by publisher.
44) Islam
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
45) Hola, Venezuela
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Series
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A land of Amazonian jungles, Caribbean beaches, and hectic cities, Venezuela is a country of many contrasts. ... Readers will explore the country's love of sports like baseball, learn about its wild animals, and discover more about its complicated political history."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Baronet Books
Pub. Date
c1992
Language
English
Description
This nineteenth-century tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and the undersea world, anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The adventures of a French scientist and his companions who travel the seven seas as prisoners in the submarine of the mysterious Captain Nemo.
47) Ola, Brazil
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Explore Brazil, a country with some of the world's most significant natural wonders, as well as some of its most populous urban areas. Unusual animals like toucans and jaguars call Brazil's lush rainforests their home. The country is also known for its vibrant, bustling cities, like Rio de Janeiro."--Provided by publisher.
48) Konichiwa, Japan
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Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A mesmerizing blend of old and new traditions, Japan is a country of diverse land, climate, and people ... Explore Japan's history and its creation of art forms including origami, calligraphy, and ikebana, the art of flower arranging."--Provided by publisher.
49) India
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Hinges of history volume 6
Publisher
Nan A. Talese/Doubleday
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
From the inimitable bestselling author Thomas Cahill comes another popular history -- this one focusing on how the innovations of the Renaissance and the Reformation changed the Western world. It is a truly revolutionary book. In Volume VI of his acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill guides us through the thrilling period of the Renaissance and the Reformation (the late fourteenth to the early seventeenth century), so full of innovation...
53) The Greek way
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
1958, 1930
Language
English
Description
A study of the intellectual life of Greece at the peak of its achievements. The author interprets the literature, art, and philosophy of the Greeks and discusses what this heritage means to the world today.
54) Ancient Rome
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Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the Ancient Romans ate while lying down? Or that they spread a sauce made of fish guts over their food? What about that gladiator sweat was sold as a beauty product in Ancient Rome? Travel along roads that are still around today (ones that were made by Romans over 2,000 years ago) or take a peek at the Declaration of Independence and you'll see the civilization's lasting influence today. Discover extreme facts about ancient Rome...
55) Ancient China
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Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know the umbrella and toilet paper were both invented in China? Or that many ancient emperors believed they were descended from dragons? How about that kites were first used as warning signals in ancient China? Walk along miles and miles of the Great Wall, take a peek into terrific tombs, and stroll through some of the most amazing palaces ever built as you discover extreme facts about ancient China in this fun and kooky book"--
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Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Despite its ferociously wet climate of monsoons and cyclones, Asia contains less usable freshwater than any continent except Antarctica. Nevertheless, more than half the world's population calls Asia home. The struggle for water has been a driving force in modern Asian history. In [this book], historian Sunil Amrith boldly reimagines Asia's history through the stories of its rains, rivers, coasts, and seas--and of the weather-watchers and engineers,...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011, c2009
Language
English
Description
From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, "An Uncommon History of Common Things" features hundreds of colorful illustrations, timelines, sidebars, and more as it explores just about every subject under the sun. Who knew that indoor plumbing has been around for 4,600 years, but punctuation, capital letters, and the handy spaces between written words only date back to the Dark Ages? Or that ancient soldiers baked a kind of pizza on...
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Story of civilization volume 9
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
1965.
Language
English
Description
A biography of a great man and the period he embodied. We witness Voltaire's satiric work in the salons and the theater as well as his banishment to England. With him we view the complex relationships between nobility, clergy, bourgeoisie and peasantry in the France of Louis XV. We explore the music of Bach and the struggle between Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa of Austria. And finally we hear an imaginary discussion between Voltaire and Pope...
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