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People in communities around the world live in homes suited to their environment and natural resources. From homes made of mud and straw to homes built on stilts, readers will discover that all homes serve the same purpose - to meet our basic need for shelter.
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"No matter what type of home, where it is, or when people lived in it, people have always wanted to feel safe, secure, and sheltered. Homes meet those basic needs, from the time of early cave people to now. From Roman villas in 100 BCE to contemporary smart skyscrapers in Hong Kong or New York City, houses have always been very important to the people who live in them"--
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"What is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood, or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community andtheir place in it"--
8) At home
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"Look around your home! What do you spy? This title uses a repetitive sentence pattern and strong visual cues to help young readers discover wonderful things at home. This book features repetitive and predictable text and incorporates high-frequency and familiar sight words. Children just learning how to read will love these colorful and engaging nonfiction books"--Provided by the publisher.
9) Igloos
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"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to igloos"--
10) Longhouses
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"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to longhouses"--
12) Wickiups
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"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to American Indian wickiups"--
16) This is my house
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Text and illustrations depict the different types of houses lived in by children all over the world. On each page "This is my house" will appear in the appropriate native language.
18) Houses and homes
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A simple discussion of different kinds of houses and what makes them homes.
19) Longhouse
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Describes the way of life of the tribes that made up the League of the Iroquois, focusing on their longhouses, unique dwellings they built for shelter and ceremonies.
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