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1) Italy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
560 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to explore the evocative ruins of the Roman empire, traverse Tuscany's vineyard-cloaked hills, or simply sip espresso and watch the world go by, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Italy has to offer. From erupting volcanoes to magnificent coastal scenery, this breathtaking country is rich in natural beauty. And with more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than anywhere else on Earth, there is no better place...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
400 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to eat lobster in Maine, climb New Hampshire's White Mountains, or go skiing in Vermont, the local Fodor's travel experts in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire are here to help! Fodor's Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
288 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm + 1 pullout map (folded)
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Rico are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Rico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--
4) South Africa
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
384 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From the wilds of Kruger National Park, to cosmopolitan Cape Town, to the lush western cape winelands, to the stunning beaches along the Garden Route, this guide leads you straight to the greatest attractions this fascinating and varied country has to offer. Get insider tips on everything from the best shopping, restaurants, and hotels, to outdoor activities such as whale-watching, surfing, and hiking, as well as practical information on how to get...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip to Finland! Start in the city of Helsinki, where you'll find some beautiful buildings. Then, head to a fun Midsummer celebration to enjoy a bonfire or swim under the Midnight Sun. And don't forget to relax in a hot sauna! Learn all about Finland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
xx, 245 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride. They're back! Stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to the rugged beauty of Scotland. But this time they're setting their sights on a new New Zealand. Join our intrepid Scotsmen on their latest epic adventure across The Land of the Long White Cloud in this thrilling follow-up to Clanlands. Setting out to explore a country that Graham calls home,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
xii, 270 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"It was 1993, Suzanne Roberts had just finished college, and when her friend suggested they hike California's John Muir Trail, the adventure sounded like the perfect distraction from a difficult home life and thoughts about the future. But she never imagined that the twenty-eight-day hike would change her life. Part memoir, part nature writing, part travelogue, Almost Somewhere is Roberts's account of that hike. John Muir wrote of the Sierra Nevada...
8) Malaysia
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Series
Language
English
Description
"With its history as a global meeting place, Malaysia offers an interesting study into the ways a spirit of community can be achieved among people of diverse ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. Many Malaysians provide examples of global citizenship. They demonstrate principles of equality and work to ensure the human rights of all people, not just Malaysians. Malaysian global citizens work for environmental sustainability, peace, and social justice...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
222 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America. One Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents' house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs--a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab-Jewish family, from Moorish...
11) El Salvador
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, color, black & white, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"El Salvador is a small country in Central America that will excite and intrigue young readers. There are beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and rain forests, as well as growing, lively cities. In each chapter, kids will discover a different aspect of life in El Salvador, including the language, government, economy, music, sports, and food. Vibrant photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts keep readers engaged and curious about what it's like to live...
12) Mother, nature: a 5,000-mile journey to discover if a mother and son can survive their differences
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this poignant memoir from the New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self, a forty-year-old gay man and his eccentric conservative mother travel the country together and find surprising answers to our generational and cultural rifts. When his mother, Barbara, turned seventy, Jedidiah Jenkins was reminded of a palpable, sobering truth: Our parents won't live forever. For years, he and Barbara had talked about taking a trip together,...
14) Spain
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
What are schools like in Spain? How tall are the buildings in New York? What do people eat in India? Take a journey through these colorful scrapbooks and learn all about the most interesting places around the world. Look out for coordinate boxes-they will help you explore these places online, too!
16) Myanmar
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Myanmar"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
303 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"A chronicle of the divergent journeys of a father, who fled post-war Vietnam on a small boat to find refuge in the United States, and his American-born daughter, who ventures to Vietnam as an adult, capturing the stark contrast between their perspectives as they strive to heal the longterm wounds of war" --
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