Eyewitness books
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Arctic & Antarctic
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2)
Football
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Life
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Media & communications
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Africa
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Archeology
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7) Bible lands
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Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
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Boat
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Book
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Building
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Civil War
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Costume
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13) Cowboy
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Series
Pub. Date
1993
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm.
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
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Desert
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Dinosaur
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Eagle & birds of prey
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Electronics
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Elephant
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19) Epidemic
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Series
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
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Farm
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Film
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Flag
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Force & motion
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Gorilla, monkey & ape
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Goya
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Impressionism
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27) Knight
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Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
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Light
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Manet
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Monet
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Mythology
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Perspective
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Prehistoric life
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Renaissance
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Shell
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Spy
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Super Bowl
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Technology
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Time & space
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40) Train
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
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Van Gogh
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Watercolor
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Witches & magic-makers
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Everest
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Rain forest
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Rescue
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Judaism
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Submarine
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49) Ancient Greece
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Series
Description
Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
"Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports...
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Ancient Rome
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Arms & armor
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Astronomy
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Castle
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54) Cat
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Description
"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics." --
56) Dog
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
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Eyewitness dinosaur
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Future
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Horse
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Human body
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61) Insect
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Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and eight pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the extraordinary world of insects. Superb color photographs of beetles, bugs, bees, butterflies, and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the variety and complexity of insects, their structure, life cycles and behavior. See a queen wasp building her nest, a caterpillar devouring a leaf, a Cockchafer Beetle taking off,...
62)
Jungle
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Mammal
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Mars
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65) Medieval life
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Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
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Mummy
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Music
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Ocean
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Photography
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Robot
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73) Rocks & minerals
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Series
Pub. Date
2004, 2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
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Seashore
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75) Shark
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
76)
Skeleton
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77) Titanic
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 29 cm
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
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Weather
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79)
Whale
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World Series
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81) World War II
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Series
Description
Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
83) Amphibian
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Series
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
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Ancient China
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Car
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Chemistry
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Crime & detection
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Dance
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Early humans
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Earth
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94) Ecology
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Series
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
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Electricity
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96) Explorer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
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Eyewitness mythology
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Eyewitness NASCAR
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Eyewitness religion
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100) Fish
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Description
"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
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Food
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Invention
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103) Islam
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Series
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
104) Money
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
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North American Indian
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Olympics
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Pond & river
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Shipwreck
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Sports
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Tree
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111) Vietnam War
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Series
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
71 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures. Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. Traces the history of the unpopular war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
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Wild West
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Christianity
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Da Vinci and his times
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Eyewitness great scientists
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Eyewitness Mesopotamia
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117) Oil
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart (58 x 80 cm.).
Description
Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
512 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 31 cm. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
Description
This visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference volume of the world's birds illustrates the full range of birds, bird behavior, and bird-watching locations organized in taxonomic order with detailed introductions to every bird order. Features special double-pages on...
119) Presidents
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Description
"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
120) Eyewitness vote
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Series
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Description
Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.
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Battle
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Evolution
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Moon
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Soldier
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Space exploration
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Universe
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127)
Viking
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128) Eyewitness water
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Series
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Description
Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
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Baseball
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130)
Chicago
131) Dinosaur
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Series
Description
"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back cover.
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Economy
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Endangered animals
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Soccer
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Treasure
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City
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Computer
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Flight
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139) Pond & river
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Series
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
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Predator
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Science
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Boy Scouts of America
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Butterfly & moth
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Energy
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Eyewitness animal
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Religion
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Reptile
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148)
Transportation
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149)
Ancient civilizations
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Series
Pub. Date
2018
Formats
Description
Look inside yourself for the first time with the ultimate body book for children.
From the hair on your head to the tips of your toes, this essential encyclopedia explores the super science going on under your skin.
Did you know your amazing body consists of 100 trillion cells? Or that your blood vessels laid out end to end would wrap around planet Earth twice? And that you'll munch through 20 tonnes of food in your lifetime? Find...
From the hair on your head to the tips of your toes, this essential encyclopedia explores the super science going on under your skin.
Did you know your amazing body consists of 100 trillion cells? Or that your blood vessels laid out end to end would wrap around planet Earth twice? And that you'll munch through 20 tonnes of food in your lifetime? Find...
151) Volcano & earthquake
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Description
"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--
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Wonders of the world
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Animal
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Natural disasters
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Eagles & birds of prey
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Judaism
157) Fossil
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Discover what fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants tell us about the distant past.
158) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Description
"Travel back 5,000 years to when pharaohs ruled a kingdom on the Nile. From hieroglyphs and pyramids to jeweled treasures and mummies, find out how archaeologists cracked a code and unlocked the history of civilization."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Description
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.--
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World War I
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