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Family Tree Books
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"Break through your brick walls! Your family history research is humming along just fineyou've discovered a trove of old letters here, a census and a birth certificate there. Then something genealogists call a brick wall stops you cold: You can't find the record you need. Your great-grandmother's maiden name eludes you. You don't know where your immigrant ancestor was born. Now you can meet those obstacles with the advice in 101 Brick Wall Busters:...
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"A drunk giant comes charging at you in a bar. Go with a roundhouse kick, Judo hip throw, or Karate punch to bring him to the ground. Your cheapskate neighbor refuses to pay you back. The next time he's on vacation, turn on his backyard hose. By the time he returns home, his yard will be a swamp and his water bill will be through the roof. Some juiced-up meathead starts trouble at the gym. Take him down to size with an Aikido wrist twist. There's...
11) Hurricane!
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"Hurricane! describes how and where hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons happen."--
12) Tsunami!
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"Tsunami! describes how earthquakes and volcanoes cause deadly waves, the devastation they inflict on communities and the environment, and why they are so difficult to predict."--
13) Russia
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"In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges."--
14) Israel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
"In Israel, you will learn that since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic changes. As a Jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and given Israel a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges."--
16) Volcano!
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English
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"Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur."--
18) Energy Sources
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
Description
"Energy Sources examines our reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on the environment; the pros and cons of nuclear energy; the debate about biofuels; harnessing energy from the Sun, wind, and water; and energy in the future, from hydrogen fuel cells to solar power from space."--
19) Forest fire!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Forest Fire! describes how, why and where forest fires happen."--
20) Pakistan
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"In Pakistan, you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbors and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty."--
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