By reading a variety of books, readers are exposing themselves to literature written by diverse societies; thus they are learning about that particular society's thoughts, beliefs and customs. ... Whether it is studying the history of the world, calculating the distance to the next country, exploring the physiology of human beings, playing an instrument, or whatever else is chosen, readers can learn anything they want through a book. ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

There are many examples of this power in today's society, in literature new and old, and in our everyday actions. ... But he couldn't obtain it, he tried once, but was frightened away when a spirit appeared in his study, after that he was tormented by his failure to gain knowledge of the gods. ...

• Word Count: 1161
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School