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"Become the next polar explorer with this picture-led encyclopedia and step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife in the North and South poles. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, find out which explorer reached the South pole first and discover how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments"--...
2. Football
4. Media & communications
7. Bible lands
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5 stars
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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.
8. Boat
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A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
9. Book
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Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
11. Civil War
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"Discover the horror of salve life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assasinated,"--page [4] of cover.
12. Costume
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Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13. Cowboy
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Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
15. 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.
16. Eagle & birds of prey
17. Electronics
18. Elephant
19. Epidemic
20. Farm
21. Film
22. Flag
23. Force & motion
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Explores the principles of force and motion, describing how they have been applied from ancient to modern times.
27. Knight
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4 stars
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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.
28. Light
33. Prehistoric life
35. 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.
36. Spy
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"This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught." --Publisher's description.
37. Super Bowl
38. Technology
39. Time & space
40. Train
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3.5 stars
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Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today, and describes how trains are built and operated.
41. Van Gogh
43. Witches & magic-makers
44. Everest
46. Rescue
47. Judaism
48. Submarine
49. Ancient Greece
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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.
50. Ancient Rome
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A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
51. 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.
52. Astronomy
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1.5 stars
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Looks at the history of astronomy, identifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
53. Castle
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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them. Superb, full-color photographs of castles around the world, plus specially built models, offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of medieval life, from a castle's construction to its destruction in a siege. See a medieval lavatory, a giant crossbow on wheels, how prisoners were kept secure in dungeons, a herald in
...54. Cat
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4 stars
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
55. Crystal & gem
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5 stars
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"Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones"--
56. Dog
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4.5 stars
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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.
57. Eyewitness dinosaur
58. Future
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Provides a speculative look ahead to the technological, environmental, and biological developments of the twenty-first century.
59. Horse
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5 stars
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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.
60. Human body
61. Insect
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"Discover the busy world of insects--their structure, history, and fascinating variety"--Cover.
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....
62. Jungle
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5 stars
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"Discover life in the tropical rain forest--from exotic birds to millions of species of insects."--Cover.
63. Mammal
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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.
64. Mars
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An essential addition to the award-winning Eyewitness series, Eyewitness Mars explores the planet of Mars from its discovery by the ancients, through its representation in popular culture, and what astronomers thought of the planet before the Space Age. Then join the missions of Mariners 4, 6, and 7, which discovered Mars as we know it today, with craters, desert, valleys, and volcanoes. Learn how Mars fits into the solar system and learn about
...65. Medieval life
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4.5 stars
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An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
66. Mummy
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Documents the history and significance of mummies, both natural and man-made, and describes the principles and ceremonies associated with them.
67. Music
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Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
68. Ocean
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Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.
70. Pirate
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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering. Full-color photographs of weapons, ships, flags, maps, and treasure offer a unique and revealing view of pirate life on the high seas.
72. Robot
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An illustrated book on robots for children aged 8 plus
Specially commissioned photography of cutting-edge robot designs
- Looks at robots that work in teams, machines that evolve, and virtual creatures that learn, breed, and die
- Shows how a robot is built for combat in robot wars
- Describes the sophisticated robots deployed on the latest missions to Mars
- Looks at robots that play football
- Includes a robotic dog that does as it's
74. Seashore
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Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
75. Shark
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Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
76. Skeleton
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5 stars
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A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.
77. Titanic
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5 stars
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Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
78. Weather
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Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
79. Whale
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5 stars
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Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.