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All things southern 95 southern-style home plans to build in any climate or region. by Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc.(CARDINAL)659236;
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Architect-designed houses; Architecture, Domestic; Architecture, Domestic;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Travel to Germany / by Layton, Christine,1985-author.(CARDINAL)860028;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Geography and Climate -- History and Government -- Culture and People -- Daily Life."Known for its architecture, landscape, and cuisine, Germany is also a world leader in science and environmentalism. Readers will discover Germany's history and culture through maps, photos, and more!"--Ages 8-11Grades 4-6
Subjects: Nonfiction.; Geography;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Mediterranean landscape design : vernacular contemporary / by Jones, Louisa.(CARDINAL)683983; Nichols, Clive.(CARDINAL)391189;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Illustrated with hundreds of exceptional photographs by award-winning photographer Clive Nichols, and drawing on nearly forty years of exploration by Louisa Jones, this book offers a fresh vision of the Mediterranean, past and future, linking cultural diversity and natural balance as discovered in its gardens, landscape design, literature, art and architecture. Divided into eleven sections built around themes such as stoneworks, earthworks, woodworks and seascapes, each of the featured works observes the logic of place as determined by climate, geology, flora and fauna, architecture and land use.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Landscape design.; Gardens;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In the desert / by Dickmann, Nancy,author.(CARDINAL)331568;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Not a cloud in the sky -- Weather and climate -- Desert homes -- Food and drink -- Clothes -- Jobs -- Getting around -- Games and sports -- Where in the world? -- Activities -- Find out More -- Words to Know -- Index."How people live in and near deserts all around the world"--Ages 5-7 yearsGrades K-1
Subjects: Deserts; Arid regions climate; Architecture, Domestic;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spain in pictures / by Taus-Bolstad, Stacy.(CARDINAL)662349;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77) and index.The land : topography, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources and environmental issues, cities -- History and government : Romans and Visigoths, the Moors, Moorish defeat and its aftermath, united Spain, Habsburg rule, unrest in the early 1900s, civil war and Franco, emerging democracy, government -- The people : ethnic identity, language, health, education -- Cultural life : religion, holidays and festivals, food, literature, music, fine arts, architecture, sports and recreation -- The economy : trade and tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation and energy, the future.1160LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Colombia in pictures / by Streissguth, Thomas,1958-(CARDINAL)370686;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-75) and index.The land: the Andean highlands, the llanos, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, environmental issues, cities -- History and government: indigenous civilizations, European contact, the audiencia, tensions in the colony, the fight for independence, new constitutions, civil strife and la violencia, guerrilla movements, government -- The people: a mixed, growing population, education, health and welfare, religion -- Cultural life: art and architecture, music, literature, sports, holidays, food -- The economy: services, agriculture and forestry, manufacturing, mining and energy, foreign trade, the future.Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern Columbia.1240LAccelerated Reader AR
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Libya in pictures / by DiPiazza, Francesca,1961-(CARDINAL)467501;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- The land -- Mediterranean coastal region -- The Sahara -- Climate -- Water, environmental issues, and natural resources -- Flora and fauna -- Cities -- History and government -- Phoenician and Greek settlement -- Romans arrive -- The coming of Islam -- Bedouin invasions -- Spaniards, Ottomans, and pirates -- The Sanusi Brotherhood -- Italian colonization -- Guerrilla war -- World War II and independence -- Oil and revolution -- Libya under Qadhafi -- Rising tensions -- The end of sanctions -- Government -- The people -- Ethnic groups -- Language -- Health and housing -- Education -- Family life and women -- Cultural life -- Religion -- Literature and communications -- Architecture and art -- Music and dance -- Holidays and festivals -- Sports and recreation -- Food -- The economy -- Oil and other mining -- Industry and trade -- Agriculture and fishing -- Transportation -- Services and tourism -- The future -- For more information -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see -- Glossary --Selected bibliography -- Further reading and websites -- Index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Washington / by Perkins, Hannah,author.(CARDINAL)861968;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index."From exploring the architecture and culture of downtown Seattle to experiencing vast forests, tall mountains, and rushing rivers, there's a lot to see and do in Washington. This state lies in the Pacific Northwest. Washington 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."--840L
Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; U.S. states;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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Egypt in pictures / by Zuehlke, Jeffrey,1968-(CARDINAL)664811;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The land : the Nile River and Delta, deserts, the Aswan High Dam, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, Cairo, port cities, secondary cities -- History and government : the Old and Middle Kingdoms, the New Kingdom, Greek and Roman rule, early Arab rulers, Mamluk and Ottoman control, Muhammad Ali Pasha and European intervention, independence, the 1952 revolution, the Suez War, unity and conflict, Anwar el-Sadat and peace with Israel, Hosni Mubarak, moving into the future, government -- The people : ethnic groups, way of life, health, education, langauge -- Cultural life : religion, architecture, literature, television and film, marriage, social life and customs, festivals and food, sports and recreation -- The Economy : agriculture, industry, transportation, trade and tourism, the future.Discusses the physical features, history, government, people, culture, and economy of Egypt.1230LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 6
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Chad in pictures / by Zuchora-Walske, Christine.(CARDINAL)651427;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African country of Chad.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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