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Books with author Dan Gilpin

  • Record-Breaking Cars

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes some of the cars that hold current world records, including the world's fastest car, the largest production car, and the most expensive car.
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  • Medicine

    Daniel Gilpin

    Hardcover (Facts on File, April 1, 2004)
    Reviews the development of medicine and medical technology from the dawn of civilization to the present, including instruments, diagnostic tools, medicines, and alternative care.
  • The Colorado River

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Looks at the history and the course of the Colorado River, discussing the wildlife, dams that have been built along the river, and the importance of the river on the communities that live nearby.
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  • Record-Breaking Animals

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes some of the world records held by animals, including the largest mammal, the fastest bird, and the deadliest animal.
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  • Snakes: A Concise Guide to Nature's Perfect Predators

    Daniel Gilpin

    Hardcover (Parragon Inc, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Introduces snakes found throughout the world and describes how they kill their prey, give birth to their young, and fight for survival in their natural habitats.
  • Burton & Speke's Source of the Nile Quest

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 24, 2007)
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  • 3-D Close Up: Animal Camouflage

    Daniel Gilpin

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, May 11, 2010)
    When people put on disguises, it might involve wigs, false moustaches and sunglasses. Not in the animal world! Get up close and personal with awesome animal disguises in the exciting new book, 3-D Close Up: Animal Camouflage. Filled with amazing close-up photographs, dramatic artwork and engaging, insightful text, this book also includes four spectacular 3-D pop-up cross sections starring amazing animals in and out of disguise! Learn why some animals need to hide (so they don't get eaten!) and how they do it (zebras have stripes to blend in with the tall grasses of the African plains). Kids will love exploring this book and trying to spot all of the masters of disguise on its pages, including clever cuttlefish that can change color in less than a second, and clouded leopards whose spots keep them hidden among the rainforest trees.
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  • Snake River

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Looks at the history, geological features, wildlife, and communities near the Snake River.
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  • The Snake River

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, July 15, 2003)
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  • Modern Military Aircraft. Daniel Gilpin and Alex Pang

    Daniel Gilpin

    Paperback (Wayland, Feb. 1, 2012)
    A series of books on machines that show their internal workings through the amazing exploded illustrations of Alex Pang.
  • Record-Breaking People

    Daniel Gilpin

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes some of the world records held by athletes, including the world's fastest man, the youngest swimmer to cross the English Channel, and the youngest to climb Mount Everest.
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  • Life-Size Sharks : And Other Underwater Creatures

    Daniel Gilpin

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books Group, July 31, 2005)
    Come face to face with some of the world's deadliest, scariest and most awesome creatures living in water with amazing Life-Size artworks including the Great White Shark and Giant Squid. Life-Size Sharks and other Underwater Creatures is an exciting and unique exploration of life in the oceans and freshwater. Ten pull-out flaps feature a life size Great White Shark, Giant Squid, Barracuda, Giant Clam, Hammerhead Shark, Portuguese Man Of War, Moray Eel and much more. Amazingly detailed illustrations sit alongside informative text, giving a fascinating insight into life underwater.