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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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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
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Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
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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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.
81. World War II
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4.5 stars
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Provides a concise history of World War II including information about the Holocaust, the code-breaking Enigma, and the deadly V2 rocket.
83. Amphibian
84. Ancient China
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3 stars
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Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
86. Baseball
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Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
87. Basketball
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Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.
88. Car
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4 stars
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A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89. Chemistry
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Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
90. Crime & detection
91. Dance
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Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
92. 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.
93. Earth
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Explores the secrets of the Earth, answering questions about the what lies beneath the Earth's crust, why sea water is salty, what the ocean floor looks like, why Africa is splitting apart, and other topics.
94. Ecology
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Illustrations and text provide information about ecology in general, specific ecosystems, and our changing understanding of life around us.
95. Electricity
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Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
96. Explorer
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Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.
97. Mythology
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Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
99. Religion
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Introduces the history, philosophies, and rituals of various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
100. Fish
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Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.
101. Food
102. Invention
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Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103. Islam
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5 stars
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Discover Islam--the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the Islamic world. Explore the world's fastest-growing religion--from the Prophet Muhammad to Ramadan and the Qu'ran. Learn about traditional Islamic dress, feasts, and Islam's rich tradition of design. Read about annual festivals in the Muslim calendar, including Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. View the layout of a mosque and see Islam's role in scholarly learning, from astronomy to mathematics...
104. Money
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5 stars
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Examines the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards, and discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
106. Olympics
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Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
107. Pond & river
108. Shipwreck
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Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.
109. Sports
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Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
110. Tree
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Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.
111. Vietnam War
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Traces the history of the Asian 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.
112. Wild West
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Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.
113. Christianity
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Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.
115. Great scientists
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Full-color illustrations and photographs introduce readers to the great scientists and their discoveries from ancient history to modern times. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
116. Mesopotamia
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Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM.
117. Oil
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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.
118. Bird
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"Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds. Readers can learn all 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"--
119. Presidents
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4.5 stars
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"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"--Provided by publisher.
120. Eyewitness vote
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Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.
122. Evolution
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Text about and photography of experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the natural world and how life began.
123. Moon
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A guide to the Moon discusses its physical characteristics, relationship to the Earth, and the history of human reactions to and exploration of it.
124. Soldier
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Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
125. Space exploration
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4 stars
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Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
126. Universe
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Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.
127. 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"--
128. Water
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Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
129. Baseball
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Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
130. Eyewitness Chicago
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Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Chicago.
131. Dinosaur
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Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.
132. Eyewitness economy
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Be an eyewitness to the trading and exchanging, choosing and buying, working and manufacturing that make up our global economy.
134. 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.
135. Eyewitness treasure
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Be an eyewitness to the exciting search for precious artificats, hidden or lost through the centuries and rediscovered by archaeologists and treasure hunters.
137. Computer
138. Flying machine
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A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
139. Pond and river
140. Predator
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Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.
141. Science
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Introducing the key aspects of science, this book covers all the crucial topics from atoms and evolution to explosive chemical reactions.
143. Butterfly & moth
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Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.
144. Energy
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Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
145. Eyewitness animal
146. Religion
147. Reptile
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Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles
148. Transportation
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Presents a history of transportation from ancient humans using muscle to traveling in space and discusses different modes of transportation. Includes one CD of clip art.
150. Human body
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"Explore your incredible body, inside and out. From skeleton to skin, muscles to microscopic cells, discover how your body systems work together to keep you alive and well."--
151. Volcano & earthquake
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Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
152. Wonders of the world
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"Highlighting the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Wonders of the World, a new title in the Eyewitness series, showcases these architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures."--Amazon.com.
153. Eyewitness animal
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Introduces the world of animals, describing their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.
154. Natural disasters
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Describes the wide range of natural disasters that occur on Earth, including tsunamis, landslides, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, climate change, and infectious diseases.
157. Fossil
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Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...
158. Ancient Egypt
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A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
159. Hurricane & tornado
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Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
160. World War I
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Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...