Guns, germs, and steel: the fates of human societies

The story begins 13,000 years ago, when Stone Age hunter-gatherers constituted the entire human population. Around that time, the developmental paths of human societies on different continents began to diverge greatly. Early domestication of wild plants and animals in the Fertile Crescent, China, Mesoamerica, the Andes, and other areas gave peoples of those regions a head start at a new way of …

Around Antarctica: Exploring the Frozen South

Tag along with experts to learn everything there is to know about Antarctica in this unique foldout book. Tom, an intrepid journalist, has long dreamed of visiting Antarctica―and finally his dream is coming true. He’s off on an adventure as part of a scientific expedition! This foldout book follows him on his journey as he learns all about the ice-covered landmass and the people who work th…

Earth and the living world

Find out why a chameleon changes color and how lava is. Discover fun facts about the earth, and much more! DK Findout! Earth and the living world is a stunning book filled with big ideas.

Countries around the World: Scotland

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9781406228243

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48p; ill; col; pbk

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910 THR c

Countries of the world: a visual world geography encyclopedia for kids

Did you know that Cuba’s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India’s space program. Discov…

Yuk, berkeliling Indonesia

Indonesia adalah negara yang amat kaya dengan ragam kebudayaan, alam yang cantik, dan keanekaragaman flora dan faunanya. Tahukah kamu ada desa di atas laut hingga rumah dengan seribu kaki? Ada pula topeng kepala harimau raksasa yang bisa menari-nari. Ada juga bunga terbesar di dunia yang hanya ada di Indonesia. Bahkan, kamu bisa bertemu dengan teman-teman bermata biru di Timur Indonesia. Di buk…

I Wish I Knew That

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9781606523407

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23x20 cm; hc; ill; bw; 143p

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031.02 MAR i

Atlas of the world

A first picture atlas with illustrations and photographs conveying ways of life in different countries. Each spread has a map, some photos, the country's national flag and its world position.

Exploring who we are : IMPACT explorer magazine

The IMPACT Social Studies Explorer Magazine is a soft-covered collection of captivating articles in a variety of genres, including graphic texts, where students can go deeper in chapter content, experience other viewpoints and connect back to the chapter’s Essential Question.

Exploring who we are : research companion

The Research Companion is a hard-covered text where students investigate Essential Questions, gather evidence, evaluate primary and secondary sources, consider points of view, experience citizenship and understand how the past shapes the present and future.