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Books in The World's Greatest series

  • Tanks

    Ian Graham

    Hardcover (Raintree Publishers, Oct. 27, 2005)
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  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Linda Cernak, J. T. Morrow

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces Leonardo da Vinci as one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.
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  • Early Fighters

    Christopher Chant, Michael John Haddrick Taylor

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Drawings, photographs, and text describe a variety of fighter planes, both U.S. and foreign, in use in World Wars I and II, including Britain's Sopwith Camel, the German Fokker and Messerschmitts, the American Curtiss series and the Lockheed Lightning
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  • Warplanes

    Ian Graham

    Hardcover (Raintree Publishers, Oct. 27, 2005)
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  • Vincent Van Gogh

    Linda Cernak, Jt Morrow

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces Vincent van Gogh as one of the most unique Impressionist artists by exploring the techniques he used to paint masterpieces such as Starry Night.
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  • David Beckham

    Jeff Bradley

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2008)
    The world's most famous soccer player gets his kicks in . . . Los Angeles? Learn how David Beckham came to thrill the world with his famous free kicks.
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  • LaDainian Tomlinson

    Jim Gigliotti

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2008)
    In 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson broke an NFL scoring record that had stood for nearly 50 years! What will the man they call 'LT' do for an encore?
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  • Indy Cars

    Denny Von Finn

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Indy cars are open wheel race cars that are used in the Indy Racing League (IRL). The cars speed along tracks with straight stretches and sharp turns. Safety is a large concern, as Indy car racing is very dangerous. Readers will learn about the technology in Indy cars and about the future of Indy car racing.
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  • Claude Monet

    Katherine Krieg, J. T. Morrow

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Introduces Claude Monet as one of the greatest Impressionist artists by exploring the techniques he used to create such masterpieces as Impression, Sunrise and his many studies of light, color, and shadow.
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  • The World's Greatest Who What Where When Quiz Book for Kids

    Guy Campbell, Mark Devins, Paul Moran

    Paperback (Egmont Books, March 1, 2004)
    This illustrated title contains over 800 multiple choice questions and answers, arranged around 10 different themes. The quizzes can be played in groups or in pairs.
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  • The World's Greatest Animal Quiz Book for Kids

    Guy Campbell, Mark Devins, Paul Moran

    Paperback (Egmont Books, March 1, 2004)
    This illustrated title contains over 800 multiple choice questions and answers, arranged around 10 different themes. The quizzes can be played in groups or in pairs.
  • Edvard Grieg

    Wendy Thompson

    Hardcover (Exley Publications Ltd, May 1, 1995)
    This series of biographies of famous composers and musicians aims to introduce young readers of 10-14 to the world of music. As well as introducing the reader to the story of the life of the composer, the books contain educational themes, such as the form of a symphony, the development of particular instruments and the techniques of composition. The books also cover the role that personal and political beliefs played in the lives of composers.