Bjorklund, Ruth
Summary: Situated directly between China and Russia, the country of Mongolia long had close ties to its larger neighbors. However, since the early 1990s it has become increasingly independent, and many Mongolians have worked to rediscover a national culture that existed long before Chinese or Russian rule. Readers will explore this Mongolia's amazing history and find out what makes its culture so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951.7 BJOBjorklund, Ruth
Summary: Despite its name, Greenland isn’t very green. Rather, it is covered almost entirely in rock, ice, and snow. And though it is the world’s largest island, few people live there. Readers will find out what it is like to live in Greenland’s remote communities. They will also get a look at the country’s interesting history, see which kinds of plants and animals live there, and much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 998 BJOBjorklund, Ruth
Summary: "This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Ivory Coast."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.68 BJOBjorklund, Ruth.
Summary: A small nation located along West Africa’s Atlantic coast, Liberia was established in the 1820s as a colony for former slaves and other free blacks living in the United States. Readers will discover how this came to be, how the colony became an independent nation, and how it changed over time. They will also explore the country’s beautiful geography, sample some of its diverse native wildlife,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.8 BJOBjorklund, Ruth
Summary: "This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Japan"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 952 BJOBjorklund, Ruth
Summary: Jutting westward into the Atlantic Ocean, Senegal is continental Africas westernmost country. Readers will cross the dry desert sands of the Sahara, walk the streets of Dakar, and make their way through dense tropical rainforests as they explore this amazing country and learn about its history, government, and economy. They will also learn about life in Senegal, from what the average school day...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.3 BJOBjorklund, Ruth.
Summary: Located near the center of the European continent, Hungary has almost constantly found itself in the middle of international conflict over the past 2,000 years. Readers will find out how these conflicts have brought about major changes in the country and what this has meant for Hungary's people. They will also dive into traditional Hungarian culture, explore its beautiful wilderness, and find...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016