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42) Leaves
Author
Language
English
Description
A basic introduction to leaves, describing their physical characteristics, function, and uses.
43) Texas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the state of Texas, covering its history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture.
44) A is for Africa
Author
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
The author, a member of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, presents text and her own photographs of twenty-six things, from A to Z, representative of all African peoples.
45) Zebra shark
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes zebra sharks, their physical features, and their role in the ecosystem"--
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Two poems, by Linda Hogan and Alberto Ríos, follow wolves, jackrabbits, and other animals across the harsh Great Plains and Sonoran Desert. Both poets join wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, film director Chris Eyre, Native American scholars Philip Deloria and Stephanie Fitzgerald, and a chorus of students to discuss how the poems call back difficult histories of human migration in the American west.
Series
Pub. Date
[2006], c1995
Language
English
Description
Poetry's ability to bridge gaps and cross boundaries is emphasized in this program through the works of Robert Hass, Claribel Alegria, and Carolyn Forche. Distinctly different in terms of background and style, these three artists are identical in their ability to transport audiences to new places, new feelings, and new hopes. Filmed at the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival.
49) Mexico
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, history, economy, government, culture, food, and people of Mexico.
50) Nepal
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, geography, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, sports and leisure activities, and holidays and festivals of Nepal.
51) Denmark
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, geography, plants and animals, government, people, and culture of Denmark.
53) Know Your Poetry
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Bet you thought you’d never find these words in the same sentence: sharks, tuxedoes, and poetry. In this rapid-fire look at narrative poetry, you will. Thankfully, it’s also highly educational! Learn about the ancient origins of narrative poetry, typical elements, and popular forms like ballads, idylls, and epics. Beloved classics including Beowulf, The Man from Snowy River, and Paradise Lost are discussed.
54) Colombia
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the land, culture, and people of Colombia.
60) Brazil in colors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and striking photographs present Brazil, its culture, and its geography"--Provided by publisher.
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