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Port of Wilmington
In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 5
Moving to the south end of Wilmington we come to the ports. Ports and marinas are hard to avoid in estuaries, but large ports are worth a look. The ships visiting Wilmington's port are oceangoing cargo ships that need deep water to navigate. What does this...
By Steve Keith.
Jockey's Ridge
In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 9
Jockey's Ridge is the largest of the four remaining large dunes on the Outer Banks. The dune's immense size and its proximity to economic interests such as Route 158 have resulted in various attempts to control its migration. But the planting of American beach...
By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.
Longleaf pine savanna
In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 3
We begin with the longleaf pine savanna. We start with this habitat not only because longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is the official state tree, but also because these habitats are simply beautiful to behold. These communities evolved...
By Dirk Frankenberg.
Chinese architecture
In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 9
The ornamented brick gateway has step-tiered, green tile roofs decorated with carved dragons. A large four-legged ceremonial bronze urn is seen in front of the central doorway, and stylized Chinese characters are visible above the central arches of the first...
By Lorraine Aragon.
Reading comprehension strategies for English language learners
In Reading comprehension and English language learners, page 2
Strategies like think-pair-share, think-alouds, and GIST can help English language learners, content-area learners, and all students make sense of text while they read.
By Ellen Douglas.
Shadows of a people: Introduction
In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.1
Lessons in this part stand alone, yet link to and expand on some tidbit in Chapter 3. They focus emphasize that the “Indians” Columbus met were not frozen in time as many people even today believe. Their history is one of time passage, of journeys, of adaptations, of settling, of interactions, of conflict—everything that is the fabric of life.
A woman rows a small boat at a distance from two large ships in Halong Bay
A woman rows a small boat at a distance from two large ships in Halong Bay
A woman is rowing a full basket of cargo on a small boat in the foreground. She wears a palm-leaf sunhat and clothes that protect her from the tropical sun. In the background two large ships are seen in the deeper waters of Halong Bay between Bai Chay and...
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Man applies inlay designs to a wood plaque at handicraft workshop in Hoi An
Man applies inlay designs to a wood plaque at handicraft workshop in Hoi An
A man squatting on the floor applies inlay designs to a wood plaque at a handicraft workshop in Hoi An. The employees at this workshop are all disabled, but capable of making the precision crafts sold by the shop. The plaque this artisan is making depicts...
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Arched doorways and walled entrance into Fukian Chinese assembly hall at Hoi An
Arched doorways and walled entrance into Fukian Chinese assembly hall at Hoi An
Three arched doorways enter the walled compound of the Fukian Chinese assembly hall at Hoi An. The ornamented brick gateway has step-tiered, green tile roofs decorated with carved dragons. A large four-legged ceremonial bronze urn is seen in front of the central...
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Potted plants and building in Fukian Chinese assembly hall compound at Hoi An
Potted plants and building in Fukian Chinese assembly hall compound at Hoi An
Potted plants decorate a patio garden inside the Fukian Chinese assembly hall compound at Hoi An. The assembly hall building with a tiered tile roof and dragon carvings is visible at back. Hoi An was a thriving sea port for sailing ships and maritime trade...
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Dragon and fish statues in garden fountain of Chinese Fukian hall at Hoi An
Dragon and fish statues in garden fountain of Chinese Fukian hall at Hoi An
Colorful dragon and fish statues spurt water at each other in the garden fountain of the Chinese Fukian assembly hall at Hoi An. The large, coiled dragon is said to represent power while the fish represents scholarly knowledge. Other animals in the assembly...
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Figurines and flags on gilded shrine used by Fukian Chinese at Hoi An
Figurines and flags on gilded shrine used by Fukian Chinese at Hoi An
Figurines and miniature flags cover the surfaces of a gilded shrine used by the Fukian Chinese community at Hoi An. A crowned goddess figure is enthroned at the back center of the shrine, flanked by four smaller images of less important goddesses. A four-legged...
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Moored ships and waterside homes on Mekong River at Mytho
Moored ships and waterside homes on Mekong River at Mytho
Moored ships and waterside homes are seen on the Mekong River at Mytho. The waterside buildings on the right all have doors and docks facing the water for easy boat access in this coastal trading port. The waterways of the Mekong are the region's primary conduit...
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Large ship filled with passengers and four small motorboats in Mekong at Mytho
Large ship filled with passengers and four small motorboats in Mekong at Mytho
A large ship at Mytho is filling with local passengers to travel along the Mekong River. Men deliver people or things to and from the ship in four small motorboats moving in the water below the ship. The ship has two indoor upper decks seen at the back, while...
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Mountains rise over fields north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mountains rise over fields north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A mountain range rises beyond brown fields dotted with green trees. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant tourism industry. The town is celebrated for its constant...
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Church steeple in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Church steeple in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A church tower ends in the shape of a crown. The tower has a clock in its top third. The tower and dome of the church are seen from across a narrow stretch of water. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for...
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Pool reflections in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Pool reflections in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The image of a black wrought-iron fence is reflected on the still surface of a pool. A clear blue sky is reflected in the water as well. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed...
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Reed and thatch house in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Reed and thatch house in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Laundry dries on lines outside a small hut made of reed and thatch. A fenced-in yard sits to the side of the hut. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant tourism industry....
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Rocky coast at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Rocky coast at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A woman sits on a very large rock in the water close to shore. Two people are swimming at the base of the rock. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant tourism industry....
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Repairing a road in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Repairing a road in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A man repairs a cobblestone road. He is sitting on the road and placing stones in a hole to smooth out a large pothole. Puerto Vallarta is a port town on Mexico’s west coast. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has developed a vibrant tourism...
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