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When Women Ruled the World - by Kara Cooney (Paperback)
About the Book Female rulers are a rare phenomenon-but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power-brokers and rulers. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in male-dominated societies. Why did ancient Egypt provide women this kind of access to the highest political office?…
Our Natural World: Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth (Hardcover)
In a beautiful follow-up, the creators of the award-winning Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes deliver an inspiring look at the extraordinary diversity of Earth's inhabitants--and the importance of their preservation. Full color. 9 13/16 x 11 5/16. After magnifying the beauty of unseen organisms in Tiny Creatures, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton turn their talents to the vast variety of life on Earth. The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The…
50 Maps of the World Activity Book - (50 States) by Ben Handicott & Kalya Ryan (Paperback)
About the Book 50 Maps of the World Activity Book is packed with maps, wildlife, culture, history, and a huge array of activities from across the globe. Book Synopsis In this interactive companion to 50 Maps of the World, you'll find trivia quizzes, search-and-find challenges, spot-the-difference games, and so much more--with over 50 stickers! Geography, history, and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated activity book. Bite-size information and awesome facts…
A Map Into the World (Hardcover)
A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness. --Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl's world. She moves into a new home with her family and encounters both birth and death. As this curious girl explores life inside her house and beyond, she collects bits…
If the World Were a Village - (CitizenKid) 2nd Edition by David J Smith (Hardcover)
About the Book This bestseller is newly revised with updated statistics, new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By shrinking the planet down to a village of just 100 people, children will discover how to grow up global and establish their own place in the world village. Book Synopsis The 2nd Edition of the best-selling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages - updated with new content and insights about the world's…
This Is Our World - by Tracey Turner (Paperback)
Book Synopsis This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colorful celebration of our planet's cultural and environmental diversity--an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The guides are children who tell us about the animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they learn, the languages they speak, and the sports…
A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse - (Toon) by Frank Viva (Hardcover)
About the Book Join a young explorer and his best friend, Mouse, on a sea journey to Antarctica. Book Synopsis 2012 Cybils Award Winner. There's so much to see at the bottom of the world! Young readers won't stop grinning as they're swept away by this strange and magical story. Frank Viva, the best-selling author of Along a Long Road, created this "outstanding" book (School Library Journal) after visiting Antarctica. Review Quotes Viva's debut, "Along a Long Road," was a New…
