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DK eyewitness books ; 37
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English
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"Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of ancient Greece."--
2) Cat
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"Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats."--
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DK eyewitness books ; 23
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English
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New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
4) Shark
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"A photo essay introducing the various types of sharks, and features great whites, horn sharks, whale sharks, and others, and describes their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle."--
5) Bird
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Eyewitness books ; 1
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English
Description
"Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as finding out about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their nest to...
6) World War II
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"Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender."--
7) Reptile
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"Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior."--
8) Soccer
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"Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields."--
9) Dinosaur!
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Be an eyewitness to the lives of the prehistoric masters of the earth and find out how ancient fossils and footoprints can reveal their awesome world.
10) Medieval life
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Eyewitness books ; 65
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English
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An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
11) Rocks & minerals
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"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals."--
12) Horse
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Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.
13) Titanic
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"Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912."--
14) Dog
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Eyewitness books ; 32
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English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
15) Universe
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Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more. Features an accompanying clip-art CD and wall chart.
16) Viking
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"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Readers can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life"--
17) Arms & armor
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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
19) Pyramid
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Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
20) Presidents
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DK eyewitness books ; 109
Language
English
Description
"Contains short profiles of the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Joe Biden, accompanied by illustrations and photographs of memorabilia associated with each man."--
