Bjorklund, Ruth
Summary: Many of the rights we consider most important to the United States—from freedom of speech to a fair trial—are in the Bill of Rights. Readers learn how these important laws came to be and how people continue to discuss and debate them even today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press(r), an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 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: "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: 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: Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn...
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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 958.1 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: 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