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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Brazil Brazil Edward Parker "Describes the economy, government, and culture of Brazil today and discusses Brazil's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher. OL1982544W
Forests for the future Forests for the future Edward Parker Describes northern, temperate, and tropical forests, the problems of preserving them, and their future prospects. OL1982550W
Peru Peru Edward Parker Focuses on the economic aspects of this South American country while discussing its history, geography, people, culture, resources, and future. OL1982555W
Central America Central America Edward Parker Introduces the landscape, climate, natural resources, people, daily life, government, and economy of the seven countries that make up Central America. OL1982569W
Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia Edward Parker Introduces the landscape, climate, natural resources, people, and culture of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. OL1982570W
Mexico Mexico Edward Parker Discusses the geography, climate, population, daily life, industry, and the future of Mexico, the third largest country in Latin America. OL1982578W
Forests for life Forests for life Edward Parker Unless we change our ways, by 2025 there will be no large areas of forest left . . . anywhere. The Amazon rain forest is now being cut down 34 per cent faster than in 1992. Forests can help to slow d… OL24265677W
Mexico Mexico Edward Parker Landscape and climate - Natural resources - People - Daily life - Economy including agriculture and fishing, exports and trade, transport and communications - Problems of the future. OL24285814W
Mexico City Mexico City Edward Parker This series provides an in-depth look at some of the world's mega cities, considering key issues such as citizenship, environment, government and sustainability. OL24285823W
Brazil Brazil Edward Parker Informative, fact-packed guides to countries in our world today. OL24419923W
Windmills Windmills Edward Parker,"Althea" Explains how wind power has been used to drive millstones, water-wheels and electric generators -from the first post mills to modern wind turbines. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. OL24861081W