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Discusses the strategy, tactics, actual fighting, aftermath, and key figures involved in one of the Civil War's pivotal battles at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Discusses American life during World War II, depicts a year in the lives of two fictional families, and presents projects and activities, such as deciphering codes, making a mobile out of found objects, and baking a sweet potato pie.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Oman"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mozambique"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Rwanda"--Provided by publisher.

"For a long time, the national identities of the people of Serbia and Montenegro were shared as they lived under one country. However, in recent years, Serbia and Montenegro have become their own nations, and readers discover the details behind this split as they examine the similarities and differences between these neighboring nations. Using the most current information available, this volume takes readers through the complicated history of these...

"The story of Bosnia and Herzegovina is full of conflict and challenges, but it's also full of rich traditions and people who are proud of their heritage. This complex story is told in a comprehensive way, through detailed main text filled with the most up-to-date information, helpful maps, informative sidebars, and full-color photographs of this country and its people. As readers discover the geographic, economic, political, religious, and even culinary...