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7) Arizona
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"Although most of Arizona's people live in desert areas, more than half of the state is mountains and plateaus. The Grand Canyon is the state's most popular tourist destination. Learn more in Arizona, one of the titles in the Our American States series." - amazon.com
8) Connecticut
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"Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the nation. The state also has a long history of hosting the financial services industry, including insurance companies in Hartford and hedge funds in Fairfield County. Learn more in Connecticut, one of the titles in the Our American States series." - amazon.com
9) Illinois
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"Illinois is often referred to as the Land of Lincoln. This is because Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, began his career in the state capital of Springfield. Learn more in [this book]" -- Back cover.
10) Michigan
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"Since the early 1900s, the automobile industry has been a big part of Michigan's economy. Today, Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford continue to be major employers in the state. Learn more in Michigan, one of the titles in the Our American States series." - amazon.com
11) Ohio
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Takes readers on a journey through the sports, tourism, industry, environment, history, and entertainment that makes Ohio unique.
12) North Carolina
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"North Carolina has a large and thriving economy. It is among the country's leading industrial states. Long-established manufacturing industries include textiles and wooden furniture. Learn more in North Carolina, one of the titles in the Our American States series." - amazon.com
13) Democracy
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This books traces the long evolution of government "by the people" from its roots in the ancient world to the present day.
14) Theocracy
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This book examines theocratic governments, from ancient Egypt to present-day Iran. It explores how different theocracies arose, how their leaders maintained authority, and what it was like for ordinary people living under religious rule.
15) Avalanches
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More than 1 million avalanches take place around the world each year. They can move as fast as 185 miles (300 kilometers) per hour. Learn more in Avalanches, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.
16) Christmas
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Did you know that the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City has more than 30,000 lights? The longest-running Christmas parade in the United States is in Illinois. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Christmas--Back cover.
17) Heat waves
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The longest heat wave ever recorded lasted 160 days. Between 1979 and 2003, heat waves killed more people in the United States than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Learn more in Heat Waves, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.--
18) Ramadan
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Did you know that Ramadan has been celebrated for about 1,400 years? The first White House Ramadan celebration was held in 1805. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Ramadan. This title is part of the Holidays around the World series, which has been developed for children ages 5 to 7. Each title, including Ramadan, explores a major holiday celebrated by people around the world.
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