Liz Sonneborn
4) Pompeii
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Describes the evacuation of Pompeii and Herculaneum--destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79--in the 1700s by the Italian government, including in-fighting among leaders, dangers workers faced, and the threat of treasure hunting over preservation.
6) The Hopi
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
""Engaging images accompany information about the Hopi people. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Examines the civilization of the ancient Aztecs from their emergence in the late 1300s, and includes information on how they built the large city of Tenochtitlan, with a particular emphasis on their social structure. Includes time line, glossary, and index.
10) France
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.
11) North Korea
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of North Korea.
13) Ancient China
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Details the details the birth and development of ancient China, from its earliest days to its transition into more modern times.
14) Canada
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Maps, photographs, sidebars, Internet resources, and more offer an introduction to Canada, providing information on the country's geography, people, history, government, economy, culture, spiritual life, wildlife, and other related topics.
17) Israel
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Israel and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Israel, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today.
18) Iraq
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes Iran's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture.
20) Wales
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"An invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the world's countries with full-color photos, original maps, interactive, browser-friendly sidebars, handy "fast facts" and an authoritative "to find out more" section." --back cover.