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Living in a new place is very different from visiting one, especially when that place is far away from home. Traveling gives us the rare opportunity to see who we might have been if we had been born someplace else. For some, it's a chance to recreate ourselves. For others, it's a time to realize who we already are. In Open Your Eyes, ten writers will be your guides to the journeys that changed their lives: a boarding school in England; parenthood in France; the most beautiful spots in Italy; China on the Yang-tze; a tiny shop in Tokyo, Japan; and even to Pilzen, Czechoslovakia as World War II is ending. Though each story offers an original viewpoint, all of the stories reflect back on two important themes: where we come from and how we become who we are.

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Great book for young geography enthusiasts
This is a very good book for younger children who are interested in geography. The cartoonish drawings and the story are simple and interesting for younger kids while the maps have plenty of detail and color. My 6 year old son loves this book. We originally borrowed it from the library and found ourselves borrowing it again 2 or 3 times over the next year. Now he has his own copy! I was glad to be able to find a copy here on Amazon.[com.] ... Read more

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FlexiMaps are innovative maps that combine durability and convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability. With state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers. Insight Kids' Maps add fun for those traveling with children. Features clear, easy-to-read mapping, a Boston Subway map and suggestions for where to go and what to see so that everyone in the family will have a trip to remember. Includes kids attractions and activites to suit kids of all ages. Are we there yet? ... Read more

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This tour takes readers to seventeen cities and sites in all four corners of the Lone Star State. Tom handpicks a perfect souvenir at each stop to help children remember everything they learn. By the end of the trail it's easy to see why "deep in the heart" is a great place to be! ... Read more

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Cruise the Scandinavian fjords and rivers - and visit a Viking settlement in North America - in this historical travel guide to the Norse civilization of northern Europe. ... Read more

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Games, riddles, puzzles, and mazes introduce young children to Israel's famous sites.With full-color postcards to send. ... Read more

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This is a wonderful book!
This is a great book! My son is 9 years old and went to India a couple of years ago. This book vividly brought back all his memories. What I liked best was that even though it is not written by an Indian, it is so authentic. The illustrations are just great! I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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These are the best things that happened to me the year I didn't go to school:

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Long suppressed under communism's rule, religion is experiencing a rebirth all over Russia. Up-to-date photos help show how Russians celebrate various religious celebrations as well as other holidays and festivals. Special sections also highlight traditional art, architecture, music and dance. ... Read more