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Caribbean Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the cultures of the Caribbean with an emphasis on current cultures of the major regional countries. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Caribbean region s current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and contains the Caribbean region s languages, foods, music/dance, colonial...

Native Alaskan Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Alaska with an emphasis on current cultures. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Alaskan region s current cultures. The book is written in a lively and interesting style and discusses a variety of Alaskan peoples including the Yupik...

"This book introduces readers to the developing technology of robots. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning."--Amazon.com.

The nation of Italy found itself in an uncertain situation in 2011. In the midst of a terrible economic crisis, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had to resign. Many Italian citizens were pleased with this change in the leadership of the government. But they also knew that what happened next would determine whether the nation would head deeper into debt or recover from the recession it had been facing for years. Italy hadn t always been in such a financial...

United States service members work tirelessly to defend our nation every single day. US soldiers are stationed in nearly 150 countries around the world. These brave Americans make great sacrifices to keep America safe. Yet when they return from their duty in the armed forces, many ex-military members are faced with numerous challenges back at home. Some veterans have suffered physical wounds from their time in combat. Others are faced with mental...

When many people hear the words United Kingdom, they instantly think of England. This region, part of the European island of Great Britain, is indeed a large part of the greater entity known as the United Kingdom. But many people do not realize that the UK also includes Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Today the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Many years ago, however, the area now known as the United Kingdom was made up of many...

Buddha is known throughout the world today as one of the greatest spiritual leaders in history. But, at one time he was the prince of a small kingdom in India. However, Siddhartha, as he was once known, didn't fit into his royal world very well. Although he tried in many ways, Siddhartha just didn't care about wealth and power the way other young men his age would have. Instead, he dreamed of achieving enlightenment- and helping others to discover...

The story has been told for centuries-yet it remains one of the most exciting tales in history. The chivalrous King Arthur, his beautiful Queen Guinevere, and the brave knight Lancelot. Even the characters themselves seem too incredible to be real . . . So were they? Did a real king named Arthur ever actually exist? And if so, did he fight with a magical sword named Excalibur or lose his beloved lady to his most trusted friend and protector? Like...

This title introduces readers to some of the best Super Bowl MVPs in the history of American football, covering who they are, their records, and what makes them great. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Some people believe that famous pirates, ship captains, and other sailors never leave the ship where they died! Read this book to find out more about haunted ships.