Michael Burgan
61) Belgium
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Belgium.
68) Puerto Rico
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Presents a history and description of this popular vacation land located 1,050 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.
75) Supercarriers
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Describes the history, design, weapons, and missions of supercarriers.
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"From appearances in films and animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop culture. Created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 Gothic horror novel, Count Dracula is a nobleman who uses his powers as a vampire to dominate his victims. Even though Dracula didn't succeed in the novel, the fictional character has lived on...
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Discusses the discovery and escavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the myth of the curse that seemed to afflict those involved in the tomb's exploration. In graphic novel format, tells of the mystery surrounding the search for the tomb and treasures of King Tutankhamen, the mummy's curse, and the illnesses of archeologists who have explored Egyptian tombs.