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Print Resources
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386.43 BODDEN
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Bodden,
Valerie. Suez
Canal. 1st ed. Mankato, Minn. : Creative Education, c2007.
Photographs and text provide a detailed description of the Suez Canal in the Egyptian
desert which allows water transport between Europe and Asia without
circumnavigation of Africa, with information
on the construction of the landmark in the mid-nineteenth century, and its
subsequent enlargement, maintenance, and use.
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909 PUTNAM
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Putnam,
James. Pyramid. Rev.
ed. London ; : DK, 2004.
Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are,
discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids,
and looking at different pyramids around the world.
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916.6 LAPPI
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Lappi,
Megan. The Sahara Desert : the largest desert in the world. New York : Weigl Publishers, c2007.
Photographs and text provide an introduction to the Sahara Desert,
the largest desert in the world, looking at its location, how it formed, the
desert's climate, plants, people, and animals, the history of exploration,
and the dangers posed by desertification.
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932 GIBLIN
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Giblin,
James. Secrets of the Sphinx.
1st ed. New York : Scholastic Press, 2004.
Discusses some of Egypt's
most famous artifacts and monuments, including the pyramids, the Rosetta
Stone, and, especially, the Great Sphinx, presenting research and speculation
about their origins and their future.
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960 AYO
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Ayo,
Yvonne. Africa.
London ; : DK, c2000.
Photographs and text provide information about various aspects of the
cultures and civilizations of Africa,
covering lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts.
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960 BATEMAN
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Bateman,
Helen. Africa.
North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2006.
Profiles twelve significant natural and man-made places and monuments in
Africa, including the Sahara Desert, Kruger
National Park, and the pyramids of Giza,
describing their histories and unique features.
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960 HABEEB
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Habeeb,
William Mark, 1955-. Africa : facts & figures. Philadelphia : Mason Crest Publishers, c2005.
The land -- The history -- The economy -- The people -- The cities -- Maps
and flags -- A calendar of African festivals -- Recipes -- Glossary --
Project and report ideas -- Chronology. Presents facts and figures about Africa, covering the history, land, economy, people,
and cities of the world's second largest continent, and including maps and
flag illustrations, a calendar of festivals, recipes, and other reference
materials.
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962 HEINRICHS
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Heinrichs, Ann. Egypt.
Rev. ed. New York : Children's Press, 2007.
Things of unspeakable greatness -- Black land, red land -- Desert life --
Land of the Pharaohs -- Governing Egypt -- Fruits of their labor -- Crowded
cities, common bonds -- People of God -- Life and learning -- The many
flavors of life. Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy,
language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.
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962.4 PIDDOCK
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Piddock,
Charles. Sudan.
Milwaukee, WI : World Almanac Library, 2007.
A divided nation -- A large and varied country -- Land of the river kingdom
-- The struggles of independence -- A cloudy future. Presents a short study
of the civil war between various factions in the Sudan, describing the brutality
on the part of Arab militants, genocide, and starvation.
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963 HEINRICHS
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Heinrichs, Ann. Ethiopia.
New York : Children's Press, 2005.
Ancient kingdoms, rich traditions -- Highlands, valleys, and plains --
Ethiopia in the wild -- Kingdoms, princes, and the modern nation -- Governing
the republic -- Making a living -- One land, many peoples -- The life of the
spirit -- Living traditions -- The many ways of life. Discusses the geography
and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and
culture of the African country of Ethiopia.
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965 HINTZ
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Hintz,
Martin. Algeria.
New York : Children's Press, 2006.
Flying over a vibrant world -- Land of desert and mountains -- Wild Algeria
-- A legendary past -- How government functions -- A nation of oil -- People
of the desert -- There is only one god -- Life is art -- A day of
celebration. Presents an introduction to Algeria, providing information on
its history, geography, politics, religion, culture, social life, and people.
Includes photographs.
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967.11 KUMMER
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Kummer,
Patricia K. Cameroon.
New York : Children's Press, c2004.
Africa in miniature -- The hinge of Africa -- A changing natural environment
-- The crossroads of African history -- A stable government -- Working for a
prosperous economy -- Many ethnic groups and languages -- Traditional
religions, Islam and Christianity -- Keeping rich traditions alive --
Everyday Life. Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife,
economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the African country of Cameroon.
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967.51 WILLIS
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Willis,
Terri. Democratic Republic of the Congo.
New York : Children's Press, 2004.
Collapsing under its weight -- The country and the river -- Congo's bountiful diversity -- Kingdoms, colonies,
and corruption -- Moving toward freedom -- Poverty amidst plenty -- People of
Congo -- Overlapping faiths -- Expression through the arts -- Life in Congo --
Timeline -- Fast facts. Discusses the geography and climate, history,
wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the Congo.
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968 BLAUER
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Blauer,
Ettagale. South Africa.
Rev. ed. New York : Children's Press, 2006.
The struggle continues -- The look of the land -- Wild and wonderful -- South Africa becomes a nation -- A new
government -- The powerhouse of Africa -- A
land of many languages -- Spiritual lives -- Rich traditions -- New nation,
new challenges. Presents an introduction to South Africa, providing
information on its history, geography, politics, religion, culture, social
life, and people. Includes photographs.
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968.91 REBUS
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Rebus, Anna.
Victoria Falls : one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls. New York : Weigl Publishers Inc., c2007.
An introduction to Victoria Falls, showing where the waterfall is located,
looking at the history, geography, plants, animals, natural attractions, and
people of the region, and discussing the issue of habitat destruction.
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REF 031
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The World Book encyclopedia of people
and places. Chicago :
World Book, c2007.
v. 1. A-C, Afghanistan
to Czech Republic -- v. 2. D-H,
Denmark to Hungary -- v.
3. I-L, Iceland
to Luxembourg
-- v. 4. M-R, Macedonia to
Rwanda
-- v. 5. S-T, Saint
Kitts and Nevis to Tuvalu -- v. 6. U-Z,
Uganda to Zimbabwe.
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