Tamra Orr
1) Brunei
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English
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"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) Bermuda
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English
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"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...
3) Qatar
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English
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"The tiny nation of Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula has made a big impact on the world, especially economically. With large reserves of oil and natural gas, its economy is strong, and it's developed into a nation of wealth and power beyond what its size would suggest. Readers discover these facts and more as they explore the geographic, political, and cultural landscape of Qatar. With the help of informative sidebars, maps, vibrant photographs, and...
4) Saint Lucia
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English
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"The Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is home to a thriving tourism industry. However, there's much more to Saint Lucia than just the stretches of sandy beaches and resorts that are filled with travelers from around the world. Saint Lucia has a vibrant culture and rich history, and readers are introduced to them in this comprehensive guide to life on this island. Informative sidebars, clearly labeled maps, and beautiful photographs help readers...
6) Friendliness
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
Description
"This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of friendliness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings"--From the publisher's web site.
7) Sadness
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Introduces readers to the emotion of sadness, looking into what it is, when it happens, why it can happen, and how it comes and goes.
8) Shyness
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
Description
Introduces readers to shyness through the story of a mother and her child running into a neighbor at the grocery store.
11) Florida
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English
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Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.
12) California
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English
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of California, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
13) Barbados
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English
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Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Barbados. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.
14) Oklahoma
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English
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"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."--
15) The Windward Islands: St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Martinique, & Dominica
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English
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Discusses the land, history, economy, people, communities, and festivals of the Windward Islands. Includes a chronology, recipes for five traditional dishes, project ideas, and more.
18) Alaska
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of Alaska and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
19) Mexican heritage
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Description
"Mexican Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Mexico in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Mexican heritage are a significant and important part of the fabricof America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning."--Provided by publisher....
20) Korean heritage
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Description
Introduces the population, language, religion, food, and culture of South Korea.
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