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This interesting book describes the impact conflicts have had on children's lives throughout history. Some children served in military campaigns, some went to live in safe zones, others were sent to concentration camps. At home, children mainly helped war efforts by raising money, tending gardens, and helping the wounded"--

According to UNICEF, 13.7 million children around the world are refugees. This book explains how the lives of children forced by conflicts to leave all that they once knew will never be the same. Examples of contemporary conflicts show the difficulties often faced by child refugees, such as violence, dangerous journeys, and uncertain futures"--

Indonesia is made up of more than 17, 000 islands, with lush rain forests, mountainous interiors, mangrove forests, rich coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Read all about the country's land and resources, the environmental challenges it faces, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture for people across Indonesia"--

This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children as soldiers into conflicts around the world today. Many are physically abducted and desensitized to violence. If they survive, the only way they can be reintegrated into their communities is through physical and emotional rehabilitation"--

This informative book describes the dangers and instability of living in a conflict zone, especially for children. Simple things like education and having enough food, medicine, and safe water to drink are no longer guaranteed. Examples of contemporary conflicts show how children's lives are affected, and help explain why the United Nations felt the need to create the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Cuba is a top tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba"--

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Read all about Ghana's land and resources, the early trading empire, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Ghana"--

Read all about Pakistan's land and resources, the importance of the Indus River, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Pakistan"--

Read all about Australia's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia"--

Read all about Australia's land and resources, the Aboriginal people, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Australia"--

The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work"--

Read all about Chile's land and resources, the mineral-rich Atacama Desert, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Chile"--

Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work"--

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Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work"--

The average person takes 17, 000 breaths per day. This fascinating book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the respiratory system at work"--

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