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Amazon

a young reader's look at the last frontier
1998
Recounts a journey through the Amazon River Valley, describing some of the traditional ways of life that still exist there and the encroachment of colonists that threatens the rain forests.

Let's visit Australia

1984
Introduces the geography, history, people, wildlife, and government of the Land Down Under.

Take a trip to Peru

1987
Provides an introduction to the way people live in Peru. Covers such topics as home and school life, sports, crafts, festivals, money, stamps, and transportation.

Take a trip to Holland

1982
Text and pictures present a brief overview of Holland's cities, customs, industries, and people.

Big-enough Anna

the little sled dog who braved the Arctic
2003
When the lead dog is lost, Anna, the smallest sled dog in her group, musters the courage to take his place on a dangerous journey across the North American Arctic. Based on a true story.

Amazon

a young reader's look at the last frontier
1991
Recounts a journey through the Amazon River Valley, describing some of the traditional ways of life that still exist there and the encroachment of colonists that threatens the rain forests.

Our 50 states

a family adventure across America
2006
Text and illustrations represent each of the fifty states, providing information about important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.

Taiwan

1994
Introduces Taiwan, focusing on its history, geography, people, and their lifestyles.

Mexico

2005
Presents a children's study of the history and culture of Mexico and provides information on location and important cities, landscape and weather, traditional customs and food, and religion and festivals.

Postcards from Mexico

1996
A collection of letters written by children traveling in Mexico tells about the cities, the beaches, the food, the volcanoes, and other aspects of this country.

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