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    The Ancient Euphrates
    The Ancient Euphrates
    The Ancient Euphrates
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    The Ancient Euphrates

    By Charnan Simon

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    Buranunu, Perath, and Furat are just a few of the names that have been given to this ancient river. Follow the Euphrates as it winds its way through the cradle of civilization and explore what makes this river such an important and distinctive part of our modern world.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781602537187
    The Ancient Euphrates
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    Charnan Simon

    Charnan Simon lives in Seattle, Washington, and has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her two daughters are mostly grown-up, and she misses having teenagers running in and out of the house.

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