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"Engaging images accompany information about Jamaica. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Singapore. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Did you know Costa Rica is home to seven active volcanoes, a cloud forest, and beautiful beaches? But the most special thing about this tropical nation might be the people! All across Costa Rica, people practice pura vida, or pure life, in which relaxation is key. A great introduction to Costa Rica, this title includes fascinating fun facts, a language feature, a timeline of important historical events, and so much more! Pick up this book and discover the wonder of Costa Rica!

Join us in the Middle East to explore the United Arab Emirates! Leveled text and vivid images highlight the nation's desert dunes, stunning urban architecture, diverse wildlife, and more. Special features map the nation, share a recipe and an activity, teach new language phrases, profile a famous person, highlight an animal, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about the United Arab Emirates in one place.

Take a stroll through the bustling markets and museums of Tanzania! This book uses carefully leveled text to introduce the country's land, people, wildlife, and culture. Bright, vivid photos work to engage readers and support the main text. Special features map important locations, highlight landmarks, show off the landscape, profile famous people, introduce the language, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about Tanzania in one place!

Learn about the beautiful island of Taiwan! This title helps introduce readers to the country through leveled text and fascinating fun facts. Vibrant photos help transport the reader into Taiwan's unique landscape, culture, cuisine, and more. Special features highlight a famous face, the official language, animals, maps, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important facts about Taiwan in one place!

Slovenia offers landmarks that excite locals and tourists alike, including a dragon-filled bridge, beautiful museums, and amazing natural wonders! Through leveled text and vivid photos, this title shares fascinating information about Slovenia's people, customs, landscape, and more. Special features such as maps, profiles, a game, and a timeline offer even more information about this European nation! The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Slovenia in one place.

Discover Finland from its northern tundra to its bustling urban centers in the south! In this title, leveled text and colorful photos guide readers through the country's land, people, culture, and more. Special features support and enhance the leveled text, offering added insight into Finland with maps, an animal profile, a recipe, and more. The book concludes with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Finland in one place.

From beautiful landscapes to traditional folk arts, Bolivia has a lot to offer! This title encourages developing readers to learn about the nation's people, customs, landscape, wildlife, and more through thoughtfully leveled text and crisp images. Fun facts deepen the reader's understanding of the country, and special features introduce a famous face, recipe, game, and more! The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important facts about Bolivia in one place.

"Engaging images accompany information about Ecuador. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8" --

"Engaging images accompany information about Sweden. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Malaysia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture to greet another person. This country close-up teaches upper-elementary students Japanese customs and much more about the Asian island nation.

One-fifth of all the people in the world call China home. This means Mandarin Chinese is the number one language when it comes to native speakers! In this look at a country rich in history and culture, young readers will learn a few main Mandarin characters and much more.

"Images accompany information about Canada. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Poland. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

""Engaging images accompany information about Somalia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Venezuela. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Images accompany information about England. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the countrys other unique biomes.

"Engaging images accompany information about Austria. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like the dingo and saltwater crocodile. After learning all about Australia in this title, fluent readers just might make a mascot pick!

"Engaging images accompany information about Ukraine. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"

"Engaging images accompany information about Turkey. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about New Zealand. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--