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Books in The World of Art series

  • In The Time Of Michelangelo

    Antony Mason

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Profiles major artists of the European Renaissance, and provides glimpses of developments in art in other parts of the world during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
  • In The Time Of Picasso Pb

    Antony Mason

    Paperback (Copper Beech, April 1, 2002)
    Profiles some of the major artists of the early twentieth century and discusses such art movements of the time as Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Dadaism in the context of the political, economic, and other changes occurring throughout the world at that time.Profiles some of the major artists of the early twentieth century in the context of the political, economic, and other changes occurring throughout the world at that time.
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  • Oxford Atlas of the World

    George Philip & Son

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, Oct. 29, 1998)
    Hailed as "extraordinary" (New York Times) when it debuted, the Atlas of the World has now undergone its most significant revision ever, with sixteen added pages of world maps, including improved coverage of the South East United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, the Middle East, Indonesia, the Philippines, Central Europe, France, the British Isles, and Iceland. In addition, the index has been updated, the thematic section includes the latest statistical information, and five maps of Europe are now derived from a new digital database. Offering spectacular state-of-the-art maps and a gold mine of information, Atlas of the World continues to be the finest top-of-the-line atlas available.
  • Finland: Anne Heinonen's Painting : "Life at Home"

    Jacquiline Touba, Anne Heinonen, Barbara Glasser, Iaca World Awareness Childrens Museum

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    The young Finnish artist, Anne Heinonen, describes the culture and traditions of her country, and discusses her painting of daily life in her city.
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  • The Cooking of Italy

    Waverley Root, Fred Lyon

    Hardcover (Time-Life International, Jan. 1, 1920)
    A detailed survey of the cuisine of Italy accompanied by a spiral-bound kitchen recipe book
  • The Norsemen

    Virginia Schomp

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    The Norsemen (Myths of the World) [Library Binding] [Sep 01, 2007] Schomp, Virginia
  • The Great Barrier Reef

    Peggy Parks

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Aug. 31, 2004)
    Recounts the history of the reef, describes the various types of sea life that live there, and discusses the threats to its existence coming from pollution and global warming.
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  • The Life and World of Cleopatra

    Struan Reid

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, May 16, 2002)
    This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. Each book: - traces an individual's role and impact - contrasts their life with that of people from different sections of society - the legacy of each individual is also assessed - sources are explored - how do we know about them? - a timeline, glossary and index
  • Wonders of the Natural World:

    TJ Rob

    Paperback (TJ Rob, Dec. 13, 2016)
    Do you know what are the WETTEST, DRIEST, HOTTEST, DEEPEST places in the Natural World? The WIDEST river? The TALLEST living thing?The tallest mountain on Earth is as tall as 20 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of one another. Where is it?How deep is the deepest ocean?What is the driest place on Earth - where almost no rain has been seen for the last 500 years? And where is the wettest place?What is the coldest temperature ever recorded, so cold that you get frostbite in less than 1 minute?These questions, and a lot more, are all answered in this fascinating book of extremes on our planet…“…These books are great educational tools…”Filled with full color illustrations, bursting with amazing facts and easy to understand text that is sure to keep young readers turning to the next page.This book is aimed at young readers from ages 6 to 8, but will appeal to readers of all ages!To uncover these incredible Natural Wonders, purchase your copy today.TJ Rob — www.TJRob.comFor a FREE eBook visit www.TJRob.comBook Contents:The Highest Mountain The Deepest Part of the OceanThe Lowest Point on EarthThe Biggest Cave System on EarthThe Wettest Place on EarthThe Driest Place on EarthThe Highest WaterfallThe Tallest Tree on EarthThe Biggest River on EarthThe Hottest Place on EarthThe Coldest Place on EarthThe Most Spectacular Light ShowThe Biggest RainforestThe Deepest and Oldest Lake on EarthPlease leave a review and Other EXCITING books by TJ Rob
  • The World of Astronomy

    Carole Stott

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 19, 2006)
    The World of Astronomy is bursting with comprehensive and exciting factsabout planets, moons, stars, and galaxies. It explores the fascinating discoveries of astronomers through the ages and examines the high-tech equipment that allows today's scientists to see farther into space than ever before.
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  • The Ancient Egyptians

    Virginia Schomp

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2007)
    A retelling of several key ancient Egyptian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Egyptians.
  • The Northern Lights

    Deborah Underwood

    Hardcover (KidHaven, April 19, 2004)
    Discusses the northern lights, including how they form, where they appear, myths and legends, and the problems they can cause on Earth.
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