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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."--
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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...
3) Train
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Eyewitness books ; 39
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English
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"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...
4) 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."--
5) 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.
7) Pirate
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"Be an eyewitness to the bloodthirsty activities of pirates, from the barbarous corsairs of the Mediterranean to the cutthroat buccaneers of the Spanish Main"--Cover, p. [4].
8) Dog
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Eyewitness books ; 32
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English
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
9) 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.
10) Castle
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Examines methods of defending and attacking castles and what day to day life was like inside a castle in medieval times.
11) Knight
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Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
12) Mammal
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Eyewitness books ; 11
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English
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Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
13) Shell
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Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
14) Electricity
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Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
15) Jungle
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Illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.
16) Shipwreck
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Eyewitness books ; 72
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English
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Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.
17) Fossil
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Discover what fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants tell us about the distant past.
18) Cat
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"Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats."--
19) Early humans
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Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
20) Ancient China
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Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
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