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Summary: "Spread between two continents but sharing many of the same geographic challenges, the peoples and cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa are both similar and different in striking ways. This region, which includes Morocco, Libya, and Egypt, is also known as the Middle East. It has given birth to ancient civilizations, unique legends, and some of the modern world's most distinct traditions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956 COLVink, Amanda
Summary: Though Europe does not boast a large land area, it contains some of the most distinct and well-known cultural histories in the world. Throughout the continent's long history, borders between countries have been drawn and redrawn countless times, resulting in a unique record of cross-cultural exchange that will captivate the imagination of your readers. Use this book to introduce them to the...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940 VINBrown, Holly
Summary: East and Southeast Asia has long been a powerful player in the world trading system. Whether it's spices like pepper, textiles, rubber, or microprocessors, this region has much to offer the world, including its amazing cultures. Home to many ethnic groups and some of the world's biggest and smallest countries, the region has produced a unique array of cultural traditions. This book's accessible...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951 BROMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with eye-catching full-color images, this book's informative narrative examines these many...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 980 MORKlein, J. M.
Summary: From countries that are spread across archipelagos to micro-island nations of the Pacific Realm to the continent-country of Australia, the cultures that have emerged from this region are some of the world's most diverse. The many nations and ethnic groups that can be found in this area, also called Oceania, have each produced a unique culture. With fact-filled text and full-color photographs,...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 KLEWolf, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947 WOLDaly, D. E.
Summary: "From the Native Americans in the United States and the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis tribes in Canada to modern-day immigrants from all across the globe, the North American continent is home to some of the most diverse peoples and cultures in the world. Through evocative full-color photographs, unique fact boxes, and accessible text, your readers will explore the ways this diversity has...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917 DALMorlock, Rachael
Summary: "From Afghanistan and Pakistan to Nepal and Bangladesh, the region of South Asia is resplendent with vibrant cultures, unlike anywhere else in the world. South Asia is home to bustling cities, tranquil farmland, and some of the world's most ancient recorded history. These diverse characteristics have produced a wide variety of peoples and cultures, all of which have unique traditions while...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 MOROrr, Tamra
Summary: From conquering a difficult natural environment to fighting in political power struggles, the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa have met every obstacle with determination. Comprised of 46 countries, this region is also diverse and bountiful with vibrant cultures. This book features fact-filled text that explores and explains this area's cultures. Full-color photographs spotlight the clothes, art,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020