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"The nation of Finland is often said to offer a very high quality of life. Readers discover what this means in this overview of the history, people, and culture of Finland. As readers explore focused chapters that have been updated to reflect current events, they are invited to examine the factors that play a role in the development of culture-from historical events and economic sectors to religious beliefs and geographic features. Fact boxes highlight...

"Tibet is a region of China, but it has its own unique culture, which readers explore in this detailed look at one of the world's most fascinating places. The comprehensive text highlights the mountains that give Tibet its title as the "Roof of the World," the spiritual beliefs that have shaped Tibetan life for centuries, and the historical and current events that have played a part in the development of this region's way of life. As readers access...

"While the Cambodia of today has its roots in ancient times, the country has undergone a rapid transformation. As Cambodians adapt to new technologies, the culture of the people remains resilient. Their customs and ceremonies, holidays and celebrations, are thriving. The dominant religion of Buddhism is integrally connected to most people's daily lives, and many festivals revolve around religious traditions. A small minority of Cambodians practice...

"It's time for her class's country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and she's assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesn't actually know very much about her grandparents' country, and she's paired with new kid Waleed, who is so shy he can barely talk, let alone present to the class. Marya figures if she can just befriend Waleed, he'll help her make the best project ever. It's time...

"Cerberus is a three-headed Beast with a scary-dragon tail. Each head has its own name and special sense. But all three share a big secret: they are afraid of EVERYTHING. They are even afraid to test out their bark! At their school, more Creatures than Beasts have earned their specials powers, and Cerberus wants to help their team even the score. When they are triple-dog-dared by the mysterious Sphinx to teach her how to bark, Cerberus is worried...

It's merry-go-round mischief for Hitch the hedgehog! Hitch, a shrewd and edgy hedgehog detective, and his food-loving sidekick, Vinnie, are back with another mystery to solve: someone's stolen the wooden cheetah from the City Zoo's carousel, and, according to Vinnie, "The longer it takes to pinpoint those pranksters who took that cheetah, the more animals they'll likely steal, which could mean more pinching, more plundering, more pilfering!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Nine-year-old Jasper is the best football player ever... when he's playing in his living room with his dad. But when he tries out...

"Kat, Tai, and Alex are back inside their favorite video game, Otherworld. This time, their friend Maxi comes with them. Maxi is a kind of a big deal gamer, and he can live stream their adventure for his followers to see. They'll get to show off their skills while outrunning lava and fighting shadow monsters. But being better than one another isn't going to get them back home. Can they pull together as a team to get out of the game when the whole...

During a winter break at a ski resort with her friend Hanna and frenemy Alexa, third-grader Marya sets out to find the Abominable Snowman to prove herself to her sister and turn around a seemingly disastrous trip, but discovers that the biggest surprise might be her own.

"Twists, turns, and surprises await four friends as they form their new chess club and make it through middle school."-- Provided by publisher.