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" Views of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand : "
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BL
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975587
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b729957
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Views of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand : : explore some of the world's oldest and most intriguing countries and cities.
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Chicago :: Encyclopædia Britannica,, 2008.
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Britannica learning library
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1 online resource (72 pages).
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1593395124
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: 9781593395124
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9781593390105
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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Asia : the largest continent -- East Asia -- China : Asia's largest country -- The Great Wall : ancient China's giant guardian -- Japan : volcanoes, earthquakes, and plum rains -- Korean Peninsula : an Asian land divided -- Southeast Asia -- Phom Penh, Cambodia : the city of Lady Penh -- Angkor Wat : Cambodia's treasured temple -- Indonesia : island nation of Southeast Asia -- Singapore : the Lion City -- Bangkok, Thailand : City of Angels -- Vietnam : North and South -- South Asia -- Afghanistan : mountain country -- Bangladesh : land of the Bengals -- Thimphu, Bhutan : city in the heart of the Himalayas -- India : land of temples and shrines -- Taj Mahal : wonder of the world -- Pakistan : a young country with an ancient history -- Sri Lanka : island nation of natural riches -- The Middle East and Transcaucasia -- Yerevan, Armenia : city of cafés -- Iran : modern Persia -- Baghdad, Iraq : city of Arabian nights -- Israel : the Jewish state -- Jerusalem : holy city -- Amman, Jordan : city on seven hills -- Beirut, Lebanon : the city of wells -- Mecca, Saudi Arabia : holiest city of Islam -- Damascus, Syria : pearl of the east -- Istanbul, Turkey : city on two continents -- Australia and New Zealand -- Australia : island continent -- Sydney, Australia : a magnificent harbor city -- New Zealand : land of the long white cloud -- Wellington, New Zealand : a visit to New Zealand's capital.
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Pictures, articles, and fun facts introduce the people, traditions, landscapes and history of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION-- History.
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Asia, Juvenile literature.
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Australia, Juvenile literature.
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New Zealand, Juvenile literature.
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Asia.
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Australia.
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New Zealand.
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Asia.
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Australia.
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New Zealand.
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950
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DS504.5.V54 2008eb
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
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