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Chapter 1 Friends and Family |
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Welcome to Senegal, a warm country on the west coast of Africa |
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Chapter 2 A Place in the Sun |
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Senegal ranges from lush forests to sandy deserts |
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Chapter 3 Wildlife and Habitats |
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From majestic baobab trees to lively chimpanzees, Senegal abounds with life |
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Chapter 4 A Proud Heritage |
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Many empires and nations have laid claim to the land that is now Senegal |
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Chapter 5 An African Democracy |
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Meet the people who oversee the government |
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Senegal has one of the world's fastest-growing economies |
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Chapter 7 One People, One Goal |
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The nation of Senegal is made up of people of many different ethnic groups |
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Chapter 8 Harmony and Faith |
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Almost all Senegalese practice Islam |
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Chapter 9 Color and Rhythm |
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Senegalese music and art is admired around the world |
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To the Senegalese people, nothing is more important than generosity |
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Chapter 1 A Reluctant King |
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Jordan is a small kingdom in the Middle East |
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Chapter 2 Highlands and Deserts |
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Jordan's rugged land covers rocky peaks, fertile valleys, and the lowest spot on earth |
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Delicate flowers, majestic antelopes, and colorful fish all make their home in Jordan |
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Chapter 4 Young Nation, Ancient Land |
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Jordan has been at the crossroads of civilizations for ten thousand years |
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Chapter 5 King and Constitution |
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Jordan has had just four kings since becoming independent in 1946 |
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Chapter 6 The Jordanian Economy |
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From doctors to tour guides to farmers, Jordanians hold a wide variety of jobs |
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Chapter 7 The People of Jordan |
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Most people in Jordan are ethnically Arab, but many come from other countries |
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Chapter 8 Following Islam |
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Islam is the country's official religion, but Jordanians are allowed to practice other faiths |
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Chapter 9 The Cultural Scene |
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Jordanians express their passions through soccer, art, and literature |
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Chapter 10 Living in Jordan |
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Spiced coffee and fantastic food are central to Jordanian life |
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Chapter 1 Welcome to Quisqueya |
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The Dominican Republic is located on an island that the native people called Quisqueya |
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Chapter 2 Mountains in the Sea |
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Mountains rise above beaches in this nation in the Caribbean Sea |
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Chapter 3 Natural Neighbors |
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The nation is home to diverse habitats, including rain forests, deserts, and coral reefs |
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Chapter 4 A Journey Through Time |
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The Dominican Republic is the site of the oldest permanent European settlement in the Americas |
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Chapter 5 Democracy in Action |
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Dominicans are actively involved in their government |
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Chapter 6 The Dominican Economy |
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Sugarcane, gold, and tourists are all important to the nations diverse economy |
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Chapter 7 Meet the Dominicans |
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Regardless of their background, almost all Dominicans speak Spanish |
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Chapter 8 Spiritual Traditions |
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Although most Dominicans are Catholic, many also practice traditional folk religions |
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Chapter 9 Color and Sound |
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Dominican merengue music is famous the world over |
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The Dominican Republic is a young nation, full of energy and promise |
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Chapter 1 A Land of Contrasts |
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Diverse people and dramatic landscapes make up this South American nation |
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Chapter 2 Peaks, Plains, and Forests |
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From the soaring Andes to the lush jungles to the arid plains, Bolivia is spectacular |
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Chapter 3 Nature's Bounty |
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An incredible array of plants and animals live in Bolivia's diverse habitats |
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Chapter 4 Conquest and Independence |
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The story of Bolivia spans more than ten thousand years |
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Chapter 5 Democracy at Work |
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After a long history of strife, Bolivia has experienced decades of stable government |
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Potatoes, tin, and natural gas are all produced in Bolivia |
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Chapter 7 People and Language |
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Most Bolivians have mixed indigenous and European ancestry |
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Chapter 8 The Faiths of a People |
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Many Bolivians follow both traditional religions and Christianity |
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Bolivia is renowned for its haunting music and diverse crafts |
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Warm hats, delicious food, and colorful carnivals are a regular part of life in Bolivia |
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Chapter 1 Across the Seas |
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Centuries ago, many explorers set sail from this small nation on the edge of Europe |
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Chapter 2 A Pleasant Land |
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Portugal is home to rocky mountains and arid plains |
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Chapter 3 The Natural World |
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From ancient forests to leaping whales, Portugal is wild |
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Chapter 4 From Ancient to Modern |
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Portuguese history features Celts, Arabs, explorers, and empire |
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Chapter 5 Governing the Republic |
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Portugal is a thriving democracy |
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Chapter 6 Portugal at Work |
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Technology, tourism, and trees are all vital to Portugal's economy |
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Chapter 7 Home and School |
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With one of the world's lowest birth rates, Portugal has small families |
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Chapter 8 A Matter of Faith |
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Most Portuguese are Roman Catholic |
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Portugal is famed for its haunting fado music and colorful street art |
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Chapter 10 Tradition and Change |
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Portuguese culture comes alive at its many colorful festivals |
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Chapter 1 Unity and Growth |
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The West African nation of Cote d'lvoire is diverse in land and people |
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Chapter 2 A Lush Landscape The nation boasts rocky mountains, grass-covered hills, and a long coastline |
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Chapter 3 Tropical Splendor |
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An incredible variety of creatures live in Cote d'Ivoire's thick rain forests and rich wetlands |
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Chapter 4 Paths Through Time |
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People from many different ethnic groups and nations crossed paths to form the modern country of Cote d'Ivoire |
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Chapter 5 Governing the Republic |
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Cote d'Ivoire has been an independent nation since 1960 |
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Cote d'Ivoire produces more cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, than any other country in the world |
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Chapter 7 People and Community |
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Members of more than sixty different ethnic groups live in Cote d'lvoire |
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Chapter 8 Faith and Ritual |
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Ivoirians practice many different religions, with no single religion dominating |
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The nation has a rich tradition of music, art, and literature |
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Chapter 10 Family and Home |
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Friends and family are the center of life in Cote d'lvoire |
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118 | (10) |
| Timeline |
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| Fast Facts |
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