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(0)Phyllis J Perry
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Rocky Mountain National Park is often called "the crown jewel" of the nation's park system. Set in Colorado in the southern part of the Rocky Mountain chain, which forms the backbone of North America, the park contains 72 named peaks above 12,000 feet with the tallest of these, Longs Peak, rising to 14,259 feet. Established in 1915 as a national park, it now hosts more than two million visitors every year. Vacationers enjoy picnicking, hiking, camping,...
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of three of the world's largest freshwater mammals: the hippopotamus, manatee, and river dolphin, and discusses some of the factors that threaten their survival.
Author
Publisher
Fulcrum Pub
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
This reference book covers twenty countries as representatives of the numerous immigrant nationalities that have sought refuge in the U.S. Each chapter covers a specific country in depth and includes a folktale, an ethnic recipe, and background information on the history, government, religions, language, food and traditions of each featured country. Immigration patterns, reasons and numbers are also provided for each ethnic group.
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Series
Fribble Mouse library mystery volume 1
Publisher
Upstart Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Fribble Mouse's neighbor, Mr. Crumb, is taking up a new hobby, but he is keeping it a secret until he learns how to do it. That is, unless Fribble can use his library know-how to crack the mystery first.