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1) Afghanistan
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Afghanistan"--Provided by publisher.
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Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children...
5) Afghanistan
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Explores the geography, history, government, economy, culture, religion, language, festivals, and food of Afghanistan. Includes color photographs, maps, sidebars, recipes, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Trident K9 Warriors gave readers an inside look at the SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors--who they are, how they are trained, and the extreme missions they undertake to save lives. From detecting explosives to eliminating the bad guys, these powerful dogs are also some of the smartest and highest skilled working animals on the planet. Mike Ritland's job is to train them.This special edition re-telling presents the dramatic tale of how Ritland discovered...
8) Afghanistan
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"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn about Afghanistan's history, government, economy, traditions,...
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For over a decade Greg Mortenson has been on a mission to build schools in the region that gave rise to the Taliban and provided safety for Al Qaeda. The challenges he has faced on his mission, including death threats and a kidnapping, are chronicled in one amazing true life adventure.
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An adaptation of the bestselling book about the American Greg Mortenson's building of over 60 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. In 1993 Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2. On the way down he became lost in the mountains of Pakistan and stumbles into a poor village. The villager chief offers him three cups and tea and his villages nurse Mortenson back to health. Moved by their kindness, he promises to return and build a school for their children....
14) Soldiers' dogs
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Readers learn about courageous military dogs that risk their lives to protect soldiers at home and abroad.
16) Afghanistan
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Welcome to Afghanistan! Readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Afghanistan's land, history, cities, food, and more. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Dari and Pashto!
17) Caravan
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A ten-year-old boy accompanies his father for the first time on a caravan trip through the mountains of Afghanistan to the city below to trade their goods at market.
19) Afghanistan
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"An overview of the history, geography, government, economy, language, people, and culture of Afghanistan. Includes numerous color photos, a detailed map, useful facts, and detailed resource section"--Provided by publisher.