Jay Heale
1) Poland
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English
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Poland." --
2) Tanzania
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English
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"Tanzania is a home to spectacular sights like the Serengeti plains and Mount Kilimanjaro. Its rich wildlife population has led to conservation efforts, but also has allowed for more sinister workings to occur, such as poaching. Readers will learn about the country's past and present through vibrant photographs and text, offering a comprehensive view of the country today." --
3) Madagascar
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English
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"Madagascar has a complex and varied history as a place where Southeast Asian and East African roots combined with French colonialism. Through full-color photographs, sidebars, maps, and a timeline, this book explores the government, traditions, people, and biodiversity of this unique island nation."--Amazon.com.
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English
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Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, languages, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the third largest country in Africa, a former colony of Belgium.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest and most populous country in Central Africa. Its history has been marred by almost continuous war, and the Congolese people have long suffered through political tumult. Largely covered in dense rain forests,...
5) Portugal
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English
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"Portugal is a country full of rich architecture, natural beauty, and history. Today, Portugal is also known for its culture, food, and its attraction as a tourist destination. This book highlights the beauty of the country and discusses its progress as a nation, from ancient times to present day, enabling readers to learn firsthand what makes Portugal what it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive...
6) South Africa
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the culture of South Africa is reflected in its many festivals, including the Hermanus Whale Festival, Freedom Day, and the Grahamstown Festival.
