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Books in Easy-read Fact Book series

  • Farm Animals

    Tony Jefferis, Judy Hindley

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, )
    None
    R
  • Volcanoes

    David Lambert

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Nov. 1, 1985)
    A simple text and clear pictures show how and why volcanoes push through the earth's crust, indicate where most of the world's volcanoes are, and describe underwater volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers
    Q
  • How Do We Communicate?

    Caroline Arnold, Ginger Giles

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1983)
    Describes direct speech, telephone, radio, records, and tapes as means of communication by the spoken word; letters, newspapers, magazines, books, and signs as written forms of communication; and photographs, movies, television, and illustrations as pictorial means of communication.A study of the concept of media explores the forms of communication, both personal and public, available to serve a community's needs, including newspapers, television, and radio
    R
  • The Loch Ness Monster

    Ellen Rabinowich, Sally Law

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1979)
    Although the author concludes that there is not enough evidence to verify the existence of the Loch Ness monster, she explores many legends, anecdotes, and theories concerning the creature and describes its physical characteristics and behavior
    U
  • Gems and Minerals

    Susan Harris, Ken Scott

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1980)
    Describes in simple language the characteristics and uses of minerals and gems.
    R
  • Rinaldo, the Sly Fox

    Ursel Scheffler, I Gider, U Scheffler, Iskender Gider

    Paperback (NorthSouth, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Life is not easy for Rinaldo, the sly fox. When he starts to snoop around the hen house, Bruno, the Duck Detective, is waiting for him. Rinaldo flees, without a bite to eat, without a penny in his pocket. But he wouldn't be Rinaldo if he wasn't always ready with a sly idea. So he makes the most of others' vanity and foolishness, eats without paying, picks up a pearl necklace, ""borrows"" a gold sports car, and tricks just about everyone. Everyone? Don't underestimate Bruno, the Duck Detective!
    M
  • Trailbikes

    David Jefferis

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1984)
    Discusses the construction and operation of a trailbike, the diverse types of available courses, and competitions, with practical tips on riding techniques and bike safety
    N
  • Earthquakes

    David Lambert

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1982)
    An informative study of earthquakes explains how and why such catastrophic phenomena occur and discusses why specific regions of the world are particularly susceptible to earthquakes
    R
  • Aircraft

    Alan Dahnsen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, )
    None
    R
  • Used-Up Bear

    Clay Carmichael, C Carmichael

    Paperback (NorthSouth, March 1, 2000)
    Bear worries that Clara will stop loving him because he is wearing out and getting used up
    K
  • Stars and Planets

    Alice Fields, Michael Tregenza

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1980)
    A factual look at the stars and planets, illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams, encourages young readers to think about the mysteries of space
    R
  • Indians: The First Americans : An Easy-Read Fact Book

    Kathryn F. Ernst, Dick Smolinski

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1979)
    Portrays in words and pictures the ways of life of these early Americans, focusing on their customs and religion during the pre-Columbian period and the plight of American Indians during the era of westward expansion and today
    Q