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From the beet fields of North Dakota to the wilderness campgrounds of California to an Amazon warehouse in Texas, people who once might have kicked back to enjoy their sunset years are hard at work. Underwater on mortgages or finding that Social Security comes up short, they're hitting the road in astonishing numbers, forming a new community of nomads: RV and van-dwelling migrant laborers, or "workampers." Building on her groundbreaking Harper's cover...
8) Oregon
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Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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From Pacific beaches to deserts and Hells Canyon, there's a lot to see and do in Oregon. This state lies in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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Timber Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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What's the connection between Ken Kesey and Nancy's Yogurt? How about the difference between a hoedad and a webfoot? What became of the Pixie Kitchen and the vanished Lambert Gardens?
The Oregon Companion is an A–Z handbook of over 1000 people, places, and things. From Abernethy and beaver money to houseboats, railroads, and the Zigzag River, an intrepid public historian separates fact from fiction — with his sense of humor
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Publisher Annotation: The vast boreal forest spans a dozen countries in the northern regions like "a scarf around the neck of the world," making it the planet's largest land biome. Besides providing homes for a diversity of species, this spectacular forest is also vitally important to the planet: its trees clean our air, its wetlands clean our water and its existence plays an important role in slowing global climate change. In this beautifully written...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Ancient fighting arts: Phil Keoghan tries an ancient martial art in India. Correspondents investigate deadly tornadoes, reporters at risk in Cambodia and talking whales.
Border battle: Phil Keoghan experiences a unique border ceremony. Correspondents investigate deadly crocodiles, Red Notices and communication amongst trees.
Digging up dinosaurs: Phil Keoghan digs for dinosaurs. Correspondents examine a global drop in male fertility, embed with...
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Happy Yak
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt message of unity. Featuring eleven different children, this book takes readers on a colourful, eye-opening journey around the globe in a single day, showing what children in different countries are each doing at the same point in time. From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with beautiful illustrations from Alette Straathof this non-fiction picture book introduces...
17) The Earth atlas
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Delve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet. How did planet Earth form? What s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What s so important about rocks and soil? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you! Introducing The Earth Atlas a lavishly illustrated guide to our...
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Takelma language unit volume 2
Publisher
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Pub. Date
[2022].
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English
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Learn Takelma Places! This lesson focuses on 7 locations that are significant to the Cow Creek People.
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English
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"Physical and political geography combine together in an appealing format that will interest kids doing reports and projects, as well as trivia seekers. Captivating photos with detailed captions accompany flag facts, high-interest tidbits, and geographical information on each country of the world."
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"The world is rich with marvelous forests and amazing communities of plants, animals, fungi, and minute creatures that populate them. Marvel at the peaceful twilight of the deciduous forest, where birds gather twigs, bats shelter in tree trunks, and the carpet of fallen leaves becomes small creatures' homes. Spot a bald eagle soaring high up in the winter sky through the towering green giants of the redwood forest. Discover all the noises in the Amazonian...
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