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1) Brunei
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Readers visit the island of Borneo to explore the history, people, and culture of the nation of Brunei. They discover chapters devoted to Brunei's geography and environment, history and government, and economics and ethnic groups. In addition, they're treated to fun facts about the ways people relax, celebrate, and cook in this country. Up-to-date main text presents essential information and is paired with colorful photographs of the landscapes and...
2) Greenland
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that Greenland is actually part of the Kingdom of Denmark? Readers discover this and other fun facts about the world's largest island as they explore the history, geography, and culture of Greenland. Focused chapters present up-to-date information about Greenland's government, economy, arts scene, holidays, and much more. Even the cuisine of Greenland is highlighted, with recipes that encourage a hands-on approach to learning. Featuring...
3) Saudi Arabia
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia-from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present....
4) Bermuda
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Bermuda is a popular tourism destination, but what is life like for the people who live on the islands that make up this British territory? Readers discover the answer to this question with the help of comprehensive main text that closely examines Bermuda's history, government, natural world, and culture. Sidebars provide additional information, and colorful photographs and maps give readers a more detailed look at the land and its people. Readers...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Venice, 2020. As a pandemic rages across the globe, Zito Madu finds himself in a nearly deserted city, its walls and basilicas humming with strange magic. As he wanders a haunted landscape, we see him twist further into his own past: his family's difficult immigration from Nigeria to Detroit, his troubled relationship with his father, the sporadic joys of daily life and solitude, his experiences with migration, poverty, foreignness, racism, and his...
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