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1) Seconds
Author
Language
English
Description
Even after dedicating himself fully to cross-country running, winning first place still eludes Jake, but when his training threatens to take over his life, he meets a new coach who helps him remember why he loved running in the first place.
2) Finland
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
This book on Finland explores both historical and cultural aspects of the European country
Author
Language
English
Description
While competing in a fishing tournament in a remote area of northern Minnesota, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator Virgil Flowers gets a call from Lucas Davenport to investigate a murder at a nearby resort, where a woman has been shot while kayaking. The more he digs, the more he discovers the arrows of suspicion that point in many directions--then he finds that this is not the first murder, that there was a second, seemingly unrelated...
6) Canada
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Located directly north of the United States, Canada is one of the worlds largest countries. Within its borders lie sprawling areas of harsh, untouched wilderness as well as densely populated modern cities. Readers will experience all sides of this North American nation as they explore its history and learn more about its people. They will find themselves immersed in Canadian culture as they learn about the countrys government, economy, traditions,...
8) Slovenia
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia
9) Guatemala
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the Central American country of Guatemala
10) Cameroon
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the African country of Cameroon
11) Qatar
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, government, economy, culture, people, and religion of Qatar, a small nation in the Middle East
12) Ethiopia
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of the African country of Ethiopia
14) Venezuela
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Explores Venezuela, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Emmy Lou King is lead singer for the famous band Three Kings, and when her father lands her the opportunity to sing the American Football League anthem and serve on one of the AFL's anti-drug charities, Emmy Lou agrees. Combining her fan-base and those of the AFL could do some good in the fight against drugs. But can she handle working with Brock Watson? She'd barely recovered from their breakup--and she's never loved anyone else. When a hotshot...
19) Fable Comics
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A collection of graphic novel adaptations of popular fables includes the tales of the hare and the tortoise, the boy who cried wolf, the town mouse and the country mouse, and the grasshopper and the ants.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. People around the world recognize its flag. But what truly sets it apart is the amazing geography -- physical and human -- within its borders. In this unique encyclopedia about Canada 1,000 fascinating facts, figures and feats portray a country that offers an abundance of natural and manmade attractions that will make Canadians proud and leave visitors amazed. More than 500 photographs show...
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