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1101) Philippines
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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"The Southeast Asian nation of the Philippines is made up of thousands of islands and is one of the most populous countries in the world. What is life like for the millions of people who live on these islands? Readers find out as they explore the unique culture of the Philippines. Through focused chapters that detail the nation's geography, history, arts, festivals, food, and more, they broaden their horizons and develop a sense of global citizenship....
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Tracing a path through the Persian Gulf War and the events of 9/11 to the oil market convulsions of today, "Inside the Kingdom" gives readers a modern history of the Saudis in their own words, revealing a people attempting to reconcile life under religious law with the demands of a rapidly changing world.
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English
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As a longstanding cultural icon and beloved vacation destination, U.S. Route 66's legendary notoriety continues unabated. In fact, thanks to a corps of preservationists dedicated to keeping nostalgia for the road alive, interest in America's Main Street is actually growing. But modern 66 enthusiasts aren't the first to spread the word about the Mother Road-in fact, Route 66 has a rich, decades-long history of advertising behind it.It's been more than...
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"The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain, published in 1869, which humorously chronicles what Twain called his 'Great Pleasure Excursion' on board the chartered vessel Quaker City (formerly USS Quaker City), through Europe and the Holy Land, with a group of American travelers in 1867." --
1106) Florida Gulf Coast
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English
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Long-time Florida resident Joshua Lawrence Kinser covers the best of the Gulf Coast, from the mangroves of Everglades National Park to the glass skyscrapers and lazy canals of Tampa. Kinser has plenty of fun, interesting trip strategies to offer, including Best Beaches, Camping on the Coast, and RV the GC. Complete with details on snorkeling and diving the Nature Coast's Caverns, wandering through the historical sites of Apalachicola and Tallahassee,...
1107) Kangaroo Island
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Kangaroo Island (KI), South Australia, is Australia's third-largest island. A popular tourist destination, KI has many ecotourism attractions. The program follows a group of Geographers and others discovering landscapes, landforms, animals and their habitats, communities and heritage. An aim is to show the major attractions and how good management leads to protection of natural and cultural environments and sustainable tourism. Content includes:...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-colour photography, this 100% updated guide to the Pacific Northwest - Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia - and brings you the best of this beautiful region in a brand-new, lightweight format.
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On his nineteenth birthday, Peter Allison flipped a coin. One side would take him to Africa and the other to South America, the two places he wanted to explore before he died. He recounted his time spent as a safari guide in Africa to much acclaim in Whatever You Do, Don't Run and Don't Look Behind You. Sixteen years later, he makes his way to Santiago, Chile, ready to seek out the continent's best, weirdest, and wildest adventures, and to chase the...
1113) Alaska's gold rush train
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Pub. Date
2003.
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English
Description
"Relive the gold rush era aboard the restored parlor cars of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. From Skagway, one of the best preserved Alaskan frontier cities and home to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, journey along the mountainous path used by stampeders in the late 1800's to the White Pass Summit and on to Lake Bennett. Discover abandoned gold rush sites and fascinating lore narrated by local storytellers as you enjoy breathtaking...
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English
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This set includes every one of Rick's half-hour TV shows plus his highly-acclaimed hour-long TV specials on Iran and Christmas in Europe, as well as bonus extras including outtakes, Rick's first TV show from 1989, with "European travel skills" and "Travel as a political act" lectures.
1118) The rough guide to Tokyo
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Pub. Date
2020
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English
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A guide to Tokyo. It features practical advice on what to see and do in Tokyo, from ancient temples and the Imperial Palace to the searing neon lights of Shibuya and Shinjuku.
1119) New York City
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2022.
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English
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Lonely Planet's Experience New York City is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Walk through Harlem's rich literary history, treat your senses in Chinatown and explore bohemian Village haunts - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover New York's best experiences and get away from the everyday!
1120) The rings of saturn
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English
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"The book is like a dream you want to last forever" (Roberta Silman, The New York Times Book Review), now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund
A masterwork of W. G. Sebald, now with a gorgeous new cover by the famed designer Peter Mendelsund
The Rings of Saturn—with its curious archive of photographs—records a walking tour of...Didn't find it?
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