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Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Living in ancient Rome was one of the most intense experiences in human history. It was also superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians and poets, who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of the city that ruled the known world. Populus takes the reader on a compelling journey through the landscape of politics, crime, domestic life, faith, sex, entertainment, cuisine, disease, and inequality experienced daily by Roman people...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa's place on the global...
Author
Publisher
Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Set yourself up for success as an adult. How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone--and the Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence. Essential skills for everyone - Learn the...
Author
Publisher
Destiny Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Support for those embarking on an authentic spiritual search. Focuses in depth on helping you answer three fundamental questions: "Who am I deep down?", "What am I really looking for in my spiritual quest?", and "What is the deep motivation of my search?" Shows how integrity, perseverance, generosity, and discernment are essential components of any lasting spiritual path. Reveals the author's own spiritual difficulties and how he reoriented his spiritual...
Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This Bible keeps up with you! As an on-the-go teen, you're moving fast. God is moving faster! The Teen Study Bible will help you keep in step with all he has done, is doing, and will do in the world ---and in your life. This bestselling Bible will help you discover the eternal truths of God's Word and apply them to the issues you face today. Features include: 'We Believe' unpacks the Apostles' Creed to reveal the biblical foundation of faith Topical...
Author
Publisher
Heartfull Productions, LLC
Pub. Date
Ã2011
Language
English
Description
"Filled with playfulness, wisdom, and compassion, this book offers a plethora of practical ways to get to know yourself more completely, and to fully accept whatever you find hidden inside. The many stories, metaphors, and simple practices in this book are designed to help expand your awareness, while opening your heart to the deeper layers of your being."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
"What would it be like to live in Ethiopia? How is Ethiopia's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ethiopians!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!"--
14) Ethiopia
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
""Engaging images accompany information about Ethiopia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Curious Kids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Help young readers explore the world with "A Kid's Guide to South America," the fourth largest continent in the world by land area and the fifth largest by population. The easy-to-read book takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting adventure to the 12 counties that make up the South American continent, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. It includes dramatic,...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Riveting and timely, a look at the research that is transforming our understanding of the cosmos in the quest to discover whether we are alone. For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate. But once you look for life elsewhere, you realize it is not so simple. How do you find it over cosmic distances? What actually is life? As founding director of Cornell...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to live in or visit Japan? What makes Japan's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of the Japanese people"--
