Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries Series

3.86 · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 6 editions

Afghanistan borders seven different countries and …

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Argentina

by Kari Schuetz

4.18 · 17 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

The second-largest country in South America, Argen…

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Australia

4.40 · 10 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Take a trip to 'The Land Down Under' and discover …

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Austria

4.25 · 8 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Located in the heart of central Europe, this small…

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Bangladesh

4.25 · 8 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2016 · 2 editions

Mouthwatering mangoes, Bengal tigers, and a world-…

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Brazil

4.50 · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 5 editions

Brazil is the largest country in South America and…

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Bolivia

4.43 · 7 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2014 · 2 editions

One of two landlocked countries in South America, …

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Belgium

4.40 · 5 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 3 editions

In Belgium, you will find the world's diamond capi…

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Cambodia

4.00 · 11 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

For many years, Cambodia was a war-torn country. R…

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Canada

4.15 · 13 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

America's northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to…

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Chile

3.67 · 9 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches alo…

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China

4.40 · 15 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

China, with over one billion people, is the most p…

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Colombia

4.75 · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

Colombia is known for its biodiversity and many im…

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Costa Rica

3.91 · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

Costa Rica, which means "Rich Coast," is aptly nam…

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Croatia

4.43 · 7 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 2 editions

Lying along the sparkling waters of the Adriatic S…

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Cuba

4.71 · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 3 editions

Cuba is a group of several islands. Long ago, one …

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The Czech Republic

4.20 · 10 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

Located in Eastern Europe, the Czech Republic has …

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Denmark

4.17 · 12 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions

"Developed by literacy experts for students in gra…

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The Dominican Republic

3.71 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2012 · 7 editions

The Dominican Republic was the first place Christo…

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Ecuador

4.75 · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 1 edition

Packed into the small country of Ecuador is some o…

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Egypt

3.67 · 9 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world.…

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El Salvador

4.00 · 10 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely popul…

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England

4.04 · 23 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

The Queen is England's most recognizable symbol. H…

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Ethiopia

4.30 · 10 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2013 · 2 editions

Two sections of Earth's crust meet to form the Gre…

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Finland

by Megan Borgert-Spaniol

4.00 · 15 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Finland is covered in forests and boasts nearly 20…

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France

by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

4.06 · 18 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

France's most famous icon is the Eiffel Tower. Thi…

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Germany

4.56 · 9 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

For over a quarter century, Germany stood as a cou…

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Greece

3.69 · 16 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2011 · 6 editions

This ancient country is considered the birthplace …

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Guatemala

by Kari Schuetz

3.82 · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

Guatemala, a hotspot of unique wildlife, boasts 10…

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Haiti

3.90 · 10 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions

Haiti is a country that has experienced many hards…

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Honduras

3.86 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2013 · 2 editions

From the central mountains and valleys to the rain…

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Hungary

3.43 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2015 · 1 edition

Full of history and peppered with paprika, Hungary…

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Iceland

4.05 · 20 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

Iceland is known as "the land of fire and ice." Th…

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India

4.25 · 16 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

India is the place to find the stunning Taj Mahal …

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Indonesia

3.57 · 14 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

As a country of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is truly…

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Iran

4.14 · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions

"Developed by literacy experts for students in gra…

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Iraq

4.12 · 8 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 7 editions

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest know…

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Ireland

4.17 · 18 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

A country of open fields, Ireland is known for its…

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Israel

3.73 · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Israel is a country with deep religious roots. It …

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Italy

4.20 · 15 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Sticking out into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has…

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Jamaica

4.14 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Jamaica is a small island country in the Caribbean…

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Japan

4.14 · 22 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the w…

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Kenya

4.33 · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions

Travel to Kenya and see if you can spot giraffes, …

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Laos

4.67 · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions

Take a trip to the mountains of Southeast Asia and…

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Lebanon

5.00 · 2 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 1 edition

Nearly 3,000 years ago, the area that is now Leban…

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Madagascar

3.92 · 12 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2013 · 3 editions

From outer space, Madagascar appears to be bleedin…

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Malaysia

3.67 · 9 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Malaysia is an Asian country divided into two regi…

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Mexico

4.11 · 9 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It bor…

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Mongolia

4.29 · 7 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2016 · 3 editions

Although notorious for its founder, Genghis Khan, …

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Morocco

4.12 · 8 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

A crossroads between Europe, Africa, and the Middl…

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Nepal

4.50 · 10 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Namaste is the most common greeting in Nepal. It m…

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The Netherlands

4.00 · 14 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

Most people in the Netherlands ride bicycles to ge…

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New Zealand

4.00 · 9 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2013 · 2 editions

New Zealanders love to play, and their country is …

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Nicaragua

4.17 · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central Americ…

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Nigeria

4.12 · 8 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2012 · 2 editions

Taking its name from the Niger River, the country …

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Norway

3.93 · 15 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2012 · 2 editions

Most famous for its fjords, Norway's land features…

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Pakistan

4.38 · 8 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2011 · 6 editions

Pakistan became a country in 1947 after the Muslim…

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Panama

4.67 · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 3 editions

Anchored between Costa Rica and Colombia, the smal…

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Peru

4.14 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

Many different civilizations have lived on the lan…

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The Philippines

4.15 · 13 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

An archipelago of over 7,100 islands in Southeast …

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Poland

4.83 · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

Poland, the largest country in central Europe, has…

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Portugal

by Kari Schuetz

4.43 · 7 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

Being the westernmost country in Europe, Portugal …

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Russia

3.78 · 18 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

Moscow's Red Square is a center of Russian history…

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Saudi Arabia

4.30 · 10 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 3 editions

Lush landscapes may be scarce in Saudi Arabia, but…

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Scotland

4.17 · 18 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions

Famous for bagpipes and kilts, the Scottish are ro…

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Singapore

4.11 · 9 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Singapore is a small island located in southeast A…

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Somalia

4.50 · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2015 · 1 edition

One of the easternmost countries in Africa, Somali…

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South Africa

4.43 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 2 editions

Known for its cultural diversity, South Africa has…

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South Korea

3.86 · 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 3 editions

A land famous for green tea and the martial art of…

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South Sudan

4.09 · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 6 editions

After decades of war, South Sudan became an indepe…

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Spain

by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

3.83 · 12 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2010 · 5 editions

Ever feel like you need a nap in the afternoon? Sp…

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Sweden

by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

4.55 · 11 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 3 editions

Located in Scandinavia in Northern Europe, Sweden …

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Switzerland

4.33 · 15 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions

Famous for the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps, Swit…

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Taiwan

4.17 · 6 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Taiwan is a tropical island east of China that exp…

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Tanzania

4.33 · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 2 editions

Each year, thousands of animals thunder across Tan…

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Thailand

3.83 · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 5 editions

Boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes in …

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Turkey

4.57 · 7 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2012 · 2 editions

Once part of the mighty Ottoman Empire, Turkey has…

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Ukraine

by Megan Borgert-Spaniol

4.12 · 16 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2014 · 1 edition

Ukrainians have mastered the art of designing East…

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United Arab Emirates

4.50 · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2016 · 2 editions

The United Arab Emirates is a country of achieveme…

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Uruguay

3.83 · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 2 editions

On the grassy Pampas of Uruguay, gauchos carry on …

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Venezuela

by Erna Fergusson

4.33 · 9 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2012 · 9 editions

Venezuela is a land of striking beauty. Angel Fall…

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