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The book of languages

talk your way around the world
Explores twenty one of the world's most commonly spoken languages, from Arabic to Zulu, as well as Morse code, sign language, and some of the ways animals communicate.

Passport to the world

your A to Z guided language tour
2010
Introduces 26 language groups from A to Z and where they are spoken, as well as providing some information about the languages and the people who speak them.

Talking Leaves

2016
"The story of Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee syllabary, as told by his thirteen year old son."--Provided by publisher.

The offering

When the negotiation of a peace agreement with the Queendom of Astonia goes awry, Charlie receives a brutal message that threatens Ludania, and it seems her only option is to sacrifice herself in exchange for Ludanian freedom. But is she walking into a trap set by Sabara, the evil former queen of Ludania?.

Hello Kitty, hello world!

2000
Hello Kitty travels to thirteen countries around the world, introducing the reader to foods and other items from each country and various words in each language; also includes postcards, luggage tags and a bookmark.

Central America

facts and figures
2016
Provides information about the geography, history, economy and resources, governments, people and cultures, and major cities of Central America.

The fire seekers

2014
"Seventeen-year-old Daniel Calder's world falls apart when a freak accident brings personal tragedy--and he discovers there's a link between the accident and a wildly successful new cult, the Seraphim"--Provided by publisher.

The science of words

1996
Examines the relationships between languages, words and thought and the development of human communication and culture.

My language, your language

There's a new girl in Romelie's class named Camila. Camila speaks Spanish, and she's teaching it to Romelie. That gets Romelie thinking. What other languages do people speak? Her own family uses English and American Sign Language. Her mom's friend knows Somali and Arabic. Can Romelie discover more languages in her city?.

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