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Vietnam

the culture
2002
Describes such aspects of Vietnamese culture as theater, music and dance, architecture, religion, festivals, and foods.

China

old ways meet new
1996
Discusses the geography, history, people, culture, customs, and the arts of China.

Mexico

rich in spirit and tradition
1996
Covers the geography, history, people, customs, and the arts of Mexico.

Kids learn America!

bringing geography to life with people, places & history
1992
Surveys the geography, history, and culture of the states and territories of the United States.

A world of ideas

conversations with thoughtful men and women about American life today and the ideas shaping our future
1989
A selection of one-on-one interviews with forty-two poets,physicists, historians, novelists, doctors, and philosophers, discussing American life and future in an increasingly global culture.

The Romans

2011
There is a lot that can be learned from the objects of Ancient Rome. This incredibly powerful empire left behind buildings, tools, beautiful mosaics, statues, and murals. These objects, accompanied with the informative text in this book, give a rich picture of Roman life, including their religion, crafts, schools, and methods of war.

What did the ancient Egyptians do for me?

2011
An introduction to the ancient Egyptians that explains how their civilization influenced later societies, and discusses art, architecture, daily life, vocational options, education, medicine, government, and related topics.

The Romans

2002
This book describes the life of the Romans as soldiers, builders, engineers, senators, and merchants.

The ancient Greeks

2002
This book describes the daily life of the Greeks as boat-builders, statesmen, storytellers, playwrights, athletes, and thinkers.

The ancient Egyptians

2002
This book describes the pharaohs, the scribes, the craftworkers, and the farmers who lived in ancient Egypt.

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