Kevin Cunningham
41) Pandemics
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Describes pandemics, including flu, polio, and AIDS, that have occurred in the past, explains how infectious diseases spread, and explores the ways these diseases can be prevented or controlled.
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With advanced HD graphics, motion controls, and 3-D images, video games have come a long way since their earliest days. While these games are fun to play, making them is no simple process. Readers will see how large teams of specialized workers come together to design, plan, and program today's cutting edge video games.
50) The Inuit
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An exploration of the Inuit, discussing their history, dress, survival skills, society, and more.
51) The Pueblo
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An introduction to the Pueblo people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Pueblo, examining key aspects of Pueblo culture, and looking at Pueblo traditions that continue into the twenty-first century.
52) The Sioux
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An introduction to the Sioux people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Sioux, telling the story of Little Bighorn, and examining key parts of Sioux culture.
53) The Comanche
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An exploration of the Comanche Indians, discussing their use of horses, work of women, housing, vision quests, and more.
54) The Navajo
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An exploration of the Navajo Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with Spaniards and settlers, culture, crafts, and more.
55) The Wampanoag
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An exploration of the Wampanoag Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with settlers, culture, women, housing, and more.
56) Reading maps
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"Readers will learn how to use lines of longitude and latitude, decipher map legends, and use a compass to orient a map in the real world. They will also discover how maps were first created and how they have changed throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
57) Types of maps
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"How ald are the oldest maps ever found? The earliest known maps date back more than 3,000 years to ancient Egypt. Inside, you'll find: Why no flat map can be a perfect representation of Earth's surface ; A timeline, maps, photos--ans what ancient maps can teach us about the past ; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!" --Cover, p. 4.
58) The Zuni
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An exploration of the Zuni Indians, discussing their history, beliefs, modern difficulties, and more.
60) The Cheyenne
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An introduction to the Cheyenne people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Cheyenne, looking at how the Cheyenne lived, their beliefs, and rituals, and discussing the Council of Forty-Four.