The Middle East: The History, the Conflict, the Culture, the Faiths

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9781933821054

Collation

138 p. ; ill.

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956 KNA m

Opal Town

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called 'opals'. Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find. What influences the value of an opal? What does it take to find them?

Cities

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ISBN/ISSN

9780194646826

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910 NOR c

The Great Global Puzzle Challenge with Google Earth

With each spread focusing on one destination, this title features intricate artwork that gives readers a visual flavour of the place, with masses to look at and discover the more you look. In each location you have to find a souvenir to take with you. You will also need to solve a puzzle with the help of Google [trademark] Earth.

Intrepid Explorers

Find out how some explorers found their ways without maps, why others always travelled in disguise and read what really happened on the expeditions in their secret diaries.

The Aztec

Describes the Aztec way of life, including their religion, society, capital city and government'

The Key To Maps

What map has symbols like this?

The Three Rivers of Zambia

Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia, which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers affect life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers?

The Gauchos of Argentina

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life : the life of a gaucho. This special type of Cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?

The Adventure Capital of The World

Queenstown, New Zealand, considers itself 'The Adventure Capital of the World'. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats, and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queenstown such a popular place for adventure? What would you di there?