Discovering our heritage

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Israel

a sacred land
1987
Describes the land and people of Israel today and explains the history of the Jews, Arabs, and Christians who have lived there in the past.

Lebanon

new light in an ancient land
1994
Discusses the history, people, religion, geography, festivals, and holidays of Lebanon.

The New Russia

1994
Provides a description of the Russian Federation, from a social and geographical perspective.

Switzerland, the summit of Europe

1989
Describes the history, geographical features, family life, traditions, food, celebrations, and industry of Switzerland, as well as its four ethnic groups and their languages.

Germany, two nations, one heritage

1987
Describes the people, history, social life, and customs of East and West Germany.

Kenya

Africa's tamed wilderness
1992
Describes the geography, people, history, folklore, family life, food, schools, and sports of Kenya, as well as its immigrants to the United States.

Vietnam, rebuilding a nation

1990
Describes the history, people, politics, culture, major cities, and other aspects of Vietnam.

Thailand

land of smiles
1991
Describes the past and present of Thailand, focusing on its ethnic groups, heritage, politics, culture, major cities, and other aspects.

The Philippines

Pacific crossroads
1993
Through the use of color photographs, describes the geography, history, folklore, family life, and culture of the Philippines, as well as those inhabitants who have emigrated to the United States.

Greece

a spirited independence
1990
Describes the history of civilization in Greece, its blend of religion and mythology, and how modern life there has been shaped by its past.

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