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3) Annihilation
Author
Series
Southern Reach trilogy volume 1
Language
English
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Description
Area X has claimed the lives of members of eleven expeditions. The twelfth expedition consisting of four women hopes to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.
4) The revenge of geography: what the map tells us about coming conflicts and the battle against fate
Author
Language
English
Description
Draws on the insights of geographers and geopolitical thinkers to present a holistic interpretation of the next cycle of conflict throughout Eurasia that considers such topics as European debt, Chinese power, and the role of Iran.
11) Argentina
Author
Language
English
Description
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Argentina. The book covers Argentina's geography, capital and largest cities, popular foods, and its famous landmarks and people. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
"Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defenses of 9th-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of monks, peasants, and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine terrorists, and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsman, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. It follows the tracks of Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor's...
14) Afghanistan
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Afghanistan and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Afghanistan, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
15) Ukraine
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Ukraine and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Ukraine, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
16) Greetings, Asia!
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From Nunavut's Barren Lands to the Torngat Mountains of Newfoundland, from Quebec's Saguenay Fjord to the pingos of the Northwest Territories, The Big Book of Canada explores the many fascinating places that make up this vast land. Christopher Moore, one of the country's foremost historians, brings each province and territory to life, drawing together history and politics, the famous and the infamous, the people, places, and industries that have defined...
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