Country Profiles
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The Dominican Republic
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Nestled within the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic is one of two countries on the island of Hispaniola. The Dominican Republic's Spanish and African roots have come together to create a nation of rich culture and unique beauty. Explore exotic wildlife, some of the Americas' oldest landmarks, and so much more in this title highlighting the Dominican Republic.
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China
by Emily Rose Oachs
Part of the Country Profiles series
One-fifth of all the people in the world call China home. This means Mandarin Chinese is the number one language when it comes to native speakers! In this look at a country rich in history and culture, young readers will learn a few main Mandarin characters and much more.
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The Czech Republic
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Welcome to the Czech Republic! There is much to see in this beautiful country, from the sprawling expanse of Bohemian Switzerland National Park to the cultural attractions in historic Prague. Through fact-filled text and colorful photos, this engaging tit
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Japan
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Country Profiles series
In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture to greet another person. This country close-up teaches upper-elementary students Japanese customs and much more about the Asian island nation.
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United Arab Emirates
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Join us in the Middle East to explore the United Arab Emirates! Leveled text and vivid images highlight the nation's desert dunes, stunning urban architecture, diverse wildlife, and more. Special features map the nation, share a recipe and an activity, teach new language phrases, profile a famous person, highlight an animal, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about the United Arab Emirates in one place.
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Scotland
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know Scotland's national animal is the unicorn? The country even has a National Unicorn Day on April 9. What other surprises does this nation hold? In this title, readers will discover the country's customs, celebrations, and much more. Special features including how to speak Scottish Gaelic, a Scottish activity and recipe, and a historical timeline provide engaging additions to the main text. Uncover all the treasures of Scotland in this fact-filled title!
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Ireland
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
It is no wonder this island of green celebrates its nation on the greenest of all holidays, St. Patrick's Day! Every March 17, the people of Ireland kick off a three-day celebration to honor their country and their patron saint. Ireland's many celebrations, people, landscapes, and more are highlighted in this striking book.
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Vietnam
by Emily Rose Oachs
Part of the Country Profiles series
Vietnam is a small country with stunning natural beauty. Many national parks stretch across the land. Dotted among them are large cities thriving with life. Motorcycles zip down busy roads, and hungry diners slurp pho in street side cafes. Every part of Vietnam is sure to offer a fascinating experience! Readers of this fact-filled title will learn about the landscape, customs, and people of Vietnam.
Narrative openings take readers to major landmarks. Photo labels identify specific places, people groups, and animals. Captions further explain photos. Landmark sidebars list top landmarks. Detailed country maps show city locations and physical features. World maps point out continent locations. Climate sidebars show capital city temperatures. Animal profiles show range maps and conservation status bars for popular animals. Well-organized chapters allow students to identify key details of a country. Maps, timelines, and other visual features offer clarity to the text.
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Mexico
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Country Profiles series
Mexico is a cactus capital. Giant cardon, the world's tallest cactuses, grow in the Sonoran Desert. They reach heights up to 63 feet! And Mexicans also eat the stems of prickly pear cactuses like vegetables! This country profile takes kids south of the border to explore Mexico.
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England
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
The beloved fictional Harry Potter calls England his home. Though his world is imaginary, it includes many of England's actual landmarks. In this profile of the real England, kids will learn the facts about the European country that serves as the setting for many of their favorite stories.
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Jordan
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Among much of the conflict in the Middle East, Jordan has become a place of refuge for many seeking safety. This land of deserts along the Great Rift Valley is home to the ancient city of Petra and people wearing welcoming smiles. This title is the perfect trek through the culture, customs, and daily life in Jordan.
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Argentina
by Christina Leaf
Part of the Country Profiles series
From the Pampas to Patagonia, Argentina is a land of varied landscapes, colorful cities, and passionate people! In this title, readers will explore the people, wildlife, customs, and much more that make Argentina a vibrant nation. Special features including a profile of a famous face from Argentina, a recipe for a sweet treat, and numerous fun facts will keep readers hooked. See all that Argentina has to offer in this exciting book!
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Portugal
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
The world's oldest bookstore still in operation opened in 1732. It is found in Portugal! This small country on the Iberian Peninsula has much to offer, from mountains to coastlines to rolling plains. Beyond the landscape, Portugal is a vibrant country wit
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Singapore
by Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata
Part of the Country Profiles series
Singapore is a unique island city-state in Southeast Asia. Although small in size, it is one of the most densely populated nations in the world! In this title, readers will learn fascinating information about Singapore's landscape, wildlife, and culture through engaging text and colorful photos. Features highlight a famous face, introduce a recipe, lay out important historical events, and more!
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Honduras
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Honduras is a tropical country with a rich history and culture. From the volcanic highlands to the Pacific lowlands, this country's natural beauty is a sight to behold! Readers will experience this and more in this title all about what Honduras has to offer. Special features including a recipe, a language tutorial, and an activity give readers a hands-on experience with the rich culture of Honduras.
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Colombia
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Nicknamed the "Gateway to South America," Colombia is filled with beauty and color! In this text, readers will explore the nation's landscape, people, wildlife, and much more. Interesting facts and features fill each page, including a landmark sidebar, a famous face, a cultural activity, and more. This engaging title highlights the beauty of Colombia!
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Ecuador
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Can you picture the home of the blue-footed booby? With this title, readers can learn about it and the many other amazing creatures found in the wild of Ecuador! This book transports readers to Ecuador with captivating photos and details about the country's people, language, landscape, and customs. Special features throughout the book will teach readers how to make a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, play a new game, and more.
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South Korea
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
The peninsula nation of South Korea is stamped by urban centers and technological advances. Towering buildings stretch into the sky while high-speed trains whiz South Koreans and travelers wherever they need to go. Open the cover of this informative read to discover engaging text and vivid photos alongside labeled maps, a language feature, a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!
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Belize
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Home to animal-filled rain forests, a breezy coast, and dazzling coral reefs, Belize is loved by both locals and travelers. In this title, readers will discover the wonders that Belize has to offer through informative text and beautiful photos. Features add even more to explore, from maps and profiles to a recipe, a historical timeline, and more!
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The Philippines
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Time for a journey to the Philippines! This tropical nation is made up of more than 7,000 islands. These beautiful islands are filled with lush rain forests, rugged mountains, and sandy coasts. In this fact-filled title, leveled text and vibrant photos in
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Ethiopia
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Ethiopia is one of the world's oldest nations! It is home to amazing natural wonders like the Danakil Depression, and it is the birthplace of coffee. This title takes readers to Ethiopia through vivid photos and engaging information about the nation's people, landscape, wildlife, and more. Features highlight a famous face, the official language, and many other special parts of the nation.
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Somalia
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Somalia, a peninsula on the eastern coast of Africa, is home to more than 12-million people! This book introduces readers to the country's landscape, wildlife, and people with bright, engaging photos. Leveled text helps the reader absorb detailed information with ease. Special features map important cities, introduce language, highlight a recipe, introduce important historical events, and more. Readers will come away with more understanding about the landscape, customs, and traditions of Somalia!
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Brazil
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Country Profiles series
Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the country's other unique biomes.
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The Netherlands
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know the Netherlands has more bicycles than residents? The city of Amsterdam has been called "the bicycle capital of the world!" In this title, readers will discover many more interesting facts about the people and landscape of the Netherlands as well as detailed maps, a Dutch activity, and many other special features. Pedal through the Netherlands in this page-turning book!
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Tanzania
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Take a stroll through the bustling markets and museums of Tanzania! This book uses carefully leveled text to introduce the country's land, people, wildlife, and culture. Bright, vivid photos work to engage readers and support the main text. Special features map important locations, highlight landmarks, show off the landscape, profile famous people, introduce the language, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about Tanzania in one place!
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Panama
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Many people identify Panama by the Panama Canal. But this Central American nation has much more to offer! Thousands of islands lie off its shores. Upbeat music fills the air. Fresh flavors welcome hungry visitors. In this title, readers will find all this and more through organized chapters and leveled text. Vivid photos keep readers' interest, while special features highlight the country's landscape, wildlife, foods, and more. A full-spread profile puts important facts about Panama in one place!
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South Africa
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Pack your bags—it’s time for a trip to South Africa! This nation, the southernmost on the African continent, is full of beautiful landscapes, fun activities, and interesting traditions. In this title, readers will see it all! Leveled text supported by engaging photos introduce all that South Africa has to offer. Added features introduce landmarks, wildlife, a famous person profile, a recipe, and more. This fun title shows readers just why this nation shines!
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South Sudan
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
South Sudan's recent beginnings stem from people seeking freedom and peace. As the nation grows, the values of tribal strength and independence add to the natural wonder that spans across the savannas and swamplands. Readers will explore the people, customs, land, and much more in this title about South Sudan.
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Bolivia
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
From beautiful landscapes to traditional folk arts, Bolivia has a lot to offer! This title encourages developing readers to learn about the nation's people, customs, landscape, wildlife, and more through thoughtfully leveled text and crisp images. Fun facts deepen the reader's understanding of the country, and special features introduce a famous face, recipe, game, and more! The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important facts about Bolivia in one place.
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Taiwan
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Learn about the beautiful island of Taiwan! This title helps introduce readers to the country through leveled text and fascinating fun facts. Vibrant photos help transport the reader into Taiwan's unique landscape, culture, cuisine, and more. Special features highlight a famous face, the official language, animals, maps, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important facts about Taiwan in one place!
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Australia
by Marty Gitlin
Part of the Country Profiles series
Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like the dingo and saltwater crocodile. After learning all about Australia in this title, fluent readers just might make a mascot pick!
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Iraq
by Emily Rose Oachs
Part of the Country Profiles series
Iraq gets a lot of bad publicity. People hear regularly about the country's troubles without learning about its achievements. For example, you've maybe never heard that Iraqis invented the wheel, sailboat, and plow! This title takes young readers past news headlines to tell the full story of Iraq.
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Russia
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Russia is a rare transcontinental country, with its small western part belonging to Europe and its large eastern part belonging to Asia. The dividing line is the Ural Mountains. Fluent readers will see both sides of Russia and discover the cultural elements that unite all of its people.
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Canada
by Emily Rose Oachs
Part of the Country Profiles series
O Canada! The opening words of the Canadian national anthem are a fitting exclamation for appreciating the country sometimes called the True North. Canada's untouched wilderness, Arctic animals, and native peoples are all worthy of a shout-out. This read points out to capable young readers what makes Canada special.
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Slovenia
by Golriz Golkar
Part of the Country Profiles series
Slovenia offers landmarks that excite locals and tourists alike, including a dragon-filled bridge, beautiful museums, and amazing natural wonders! Through leveled text and vivid photos, this title shares fascinating information about Slovenia's people, customs, landscape, and more. Special features such as maps, profiles, a game, and a timeline offer even more information about this European nation! The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Slovenia in one place.
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Venezuela
by Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata
Part of the Country Profiles series
A diverse landscape, abundant wildlife, and expressive culture make Venezuela a beautiful South American country. Leveled text throughout this title is designed to engage readers who are ready to learn. Colorful photos draw readers in, while special features highlight the country's location, landscape, wildlife, historical events, and more!
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Finland
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Discover Finland from its northern tundra to its bustling urban centers in the south! In this title, leveled text and colorful photos guide readers through the country's land, people, culture, and more. Special features support and enhance the leveled text, offering added insight into Finland with maps, an animal profile, a recipe, and more. The book concludes with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Finland in one place.
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Italy
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Two thousand years ago, Italy was known for its spectacles. Rome's famous Colosseum hosted epic sports contests and gladiator fights. In this book, Italy is on display to engage fluent young readers. Kids will be especially amazed by ancient Italian architecture.
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Switzerland
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Switzerland is a country of many faces! People from all over the world make this neutral land home. Even though it has four official languages and a diverse population, Switzerland's culture has deep roots and memorable customs. Yodel from the top of the Alps and dip into cheese-filled fondue pots while turning the pages of this Country Profiles title!
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France
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know that at first Parisians disliked the addition of the Eiffel Tower to their city? They thought the landmark, which is now France's most famous, was ugly! This children's title narrates a sightseeing trip around France. Readers can judge the beauty of the country's landmarks and culture for themselves.
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Cambodia
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
A beautifully vast landscape and respectful culture fill the country of Cambodia. Despite a history of persecution and danger, Cambodians celebrate their freedom and customs with joy! In this title, readers will step into Cambodia with a walk through Angkor Wat, and then learn about the nation's celebrations, wildlife, and more!
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Afghanistan
by Amy Rechner
Part of the Country Profiles series
With two official languages and many different ethnic groups, Afghanistan is a diverse country with a rich and ancient history. Delicious food, thrilling sports, and festive celebrations are hallmarks of Afghani life, despite decades of war. This title introduces young readers to modern-day life and culture in this complex nation.
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Norway
by Chris Bowman
Part of the Country Profiles series
Spanning the western shores of Scandinavia is the country of Norway. This largely mountainous nation has been settled for nearly 6,000 years, and its many traditions display the wealth of its people! Within the pages of this title, readers will explore fun facts, striking photos, and more. Features such as a map, a recipe, and a special landmarks sidebar provide readers with new perspectives and ways to discover this nation in the north!
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Chile
by Chris Bowman
Part of the Country Profiles series
Stretching long and thin along South America's southwestern coast is the diverse nation of Chile. Its landscape features the jagged Andes, the dry Atacama Desert, varied forests, and chilling glaciers. The people and cultures provide as much contrast as the land! Readers will explore Chile's uniqueness through engaging text, labeled maps, a language feature, a traditional recipe, a historical timeline, and much more!
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Indonesia
by Christina Leaf
Part of the Country Profiles series
Spanning across 17,500 islands in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is a nation filled with diversity. From a landscape of volcanic mountains, rain forests, and swamps to a population of more than 300 different people groups, there is so much to discover on this nation's islands. This title's leveled text provides an engaging reading experience, while special features such as language, a recipe, and fast facts about Indonesia's population, religions, government and more provide additional information. Take a trip to this island nation in this fun title!
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Costa Rica
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Did you know Costa Rica is home to seven active volcanoes, a cloud forest, and beautiful beaches? But the most special thing about this tropical nation might be the people! All across Costa Rica, people practice pura vida, or pure life, in which relaxation is key. A great introduction to Costa Rica, this title includes fascinating fun facts, a language feature, a timeline of important historical events, and so much more! Pick up this book and discover the wonder of Costa Rica!
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El Salvador
by Chris Bowman
Part of the Country Profiles series
El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America, but it is filled with rich life and beauty! The hidden pyramid of Tazumel attracts many adventurers, while the sounds of cumbia music delight locals in the streets. Readers will dive into this and more as each chapter highlights different elements of El Salvador. Special features such as maps, fun facts, a recipe, an activity, and a timeline provide a deeper look into this nation in the tropics!
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Guatemala
by Alicia Z. Klepeis
Part of the Country Profiles series
Guatemala is a nation filled with diversity! People with Maya and Spanish roots as well as other ethnicities bring a rich culture. The land houses black beaches, volcanoes, and highlands as well as a wide array of wildlife. Take a trip through the pages of this title and explore Guatemala through engaging text, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts!