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61) South America
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1986
Language
English
Description
Discusses characteristics of various sections of South America such as the Andes, the Amazon rain forest, and the pampas.
64) The Chippewa
Author
Series
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief history of the Chippewa Indians describing their customs and traditions and how they are maintained in the modern world.
65) The Choctaw
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Choctaw Indian tribe.
66) The Constitution
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
Describes, in simple terms, how the Constitution was conceived, written, and ratified in 1788, explaining the document's basic concepts and Bill of Rights.
67) Giant pandas
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1987
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and endangered situation of China's national animal treasure.
68) The Hopi
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Hopi Indians describing their customs, religious beliefs, interactions with other tribes, and the changes modern civilization has brought to their traditional way of life.
69) The Navajo
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Navajo Indians describing customs, interactions with white settlers, and changes in traditional ways of life brought on by modern civilization.
72) The Nez Perce
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Nez Percé Indians. Also discusses how they live today.
73) The Pawnee
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Pawnee Indians. Also discusses their present-day status.
74) The Shoshoni
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Shoshoni Indians. Also discusses how they live today.
75) Apatosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1989
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of the dinosaur with the long neck and tail, how its name was changed from Brontosaurus to Apatosaurus, and the discovery of dinosaur bones by paleontologists. (Easy section)
76) Bald eagles
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, endangered status, and symbolism associated with the bald eagle.
77) Buffalo
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
A history of the buffalo/bison in this country, discussing its behavior and population today.
78) The Mandans
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1989
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Mandan Indians. Also discusses how they live today.
80) Air pollution
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
Discusses the benefits of air, and looks at the harmful effects and methods of preventing air pollution.