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Daghestan (Russie) Mœurs et coutumes Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Manners and customs Plot-your-own stories Presidents Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952- Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952- Juvenile literature Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) Dagestan Russia (Federation) Juvenile literature TravelWolf, Ryan
Summary: An expansive region, Russia and the Eurasian Republics take up one-sixth of the land surface on Earth. Spread across two continents and eleven time zones, it is no wonder this region's cultural history is similarly wide and diverse. This book offers readers a unique glimpse into Russian and Eurasian cultures, punctuated by vibrant photographs and engaging fact boxes. The accessible text will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947 WOLCurlee, Lynn
Summary: Dance prodigy, sex symbol, gay pioneer, cultural icon--Vaslav Nijinsky rose to fame as the star of the Ballets Russes in Paris before mental illness stole his career and the last thirty years of his life. A tragic story of a great genius, this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry, celebrity, and notoriety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge Teen 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 NIJMeister, Cari
Summary: "A child goes on an adventure to Russia as a junior researcher to study tigers in the wild, and learns about this endangered species"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Illustrated 2015
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Summary: "Adolf Hitler didn't just invade Europe during World War II. He also broke a pact with Russia and invaded that country. Battles continued into the bitter cold months of winter. You're part of the Allied Forces, trying to push the Nazis out of Russia. YOU CHOOSE how to further the cause for freedom while also battling brutal conditions. Do you have what it takes to survive?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: You Choose, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC DOEWolf, Ryan
Summary: "Russia and the Eurasian Republics is a distinctive region that spans two continents, eleven time zones, and five biomes. This massive landscape is home to mountains, rivers, deserts, and even exciting cities like Moscow. Readers will learn how people have adapted to survive in harsh climates, and how they've affected the land around them. This book includes amazing maps and photographs to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947 WOLSylvan, Lu
Summary: "Learn about Putin's early life, how he became one of Russia's strongest presidents, and what has made him so controversial in current politics."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB PUTIN SYLPhillips, Katrina M.
Summary: "In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.92 PHICopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC PHIO'Brien, Bridget
Summary: "On Febuary 24, 2022, Russian president Vladimir Putin announce that Russia would perform a special military operation in neighboring Ukraine. Within minutes Russian troops had invaded Ukraine and missles were flying. The world watched as the political, economic, and humanitarian fallout ensued. This series examines the war, the circumstances that led to it, and influential individals...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PUTBeliaev, Edward
Summary: "Dagestan is technically part of Russia, but it has a culture all its own. Readers discover the unique culture of Dagestan and how it differs from Russia in this informative look at a part of the world most people know little about. Essential information about religion in the region and the history and political structure of this part of the world are coupled with fun facts about holidays, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021