Michelle Denton
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Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Description
As the world becomes more connected, the threat of pandemics becomes more serious, and being informed about fast-spreading illnesses is more important now than ever before. Readers explore global diseases of the past and present, how modern outbreaks are controlled and treated, and how doctors and scientists are working to prevent pandemics in the future. In-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, annotated quotes from medical experts, and discussion
...2) Chad
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"Chad is a nation of varied landscapes-from desert regions to wetlands. Readers are given a tour of the many geographical features that make up this African republic while also learning fascinating facts about the people who live there. Chad's history, customs, and government are presented through enlightening main text, helpful sidebars, and eye-catching photographs. As readers discover the culture of Chad through its languages, religions, arts,...
3) Mali
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"Readers trace the ups, downs, successes, and struggles of the West African nation of Mali in this detailed guide that comprehensively covers the land itself and the people who call it home. Mali's unique culture is presented to readers through informative main text that's paired with helpful sidebars, colorful maps, and even recipes that encourage young people to make some of Mali's most beloved foods. The geography, arts, celebrations, and citizens...
4) Indonesia
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"Although at times religious and ethnic tensions have risen to the surface, Indonesians live in relative harmony and have developed a distinct Indonesian identity since becoming an independent republic in 1949. With its multi-party democracy and free elections, modern Indonesia is a much more politically mature and tolerant place than it was during the Suharto era, when authoritarian one-party rule held sway. Today, Indonesia has become a prime example...
