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  • CROCODILES & ALLIGATORS OF THE WORLD.

    D. Alderton, Maps Color Photos

    Hardcover (Facts On File, Aug. 16, 1991)
    Crocodiles and Alligators of the World provides a broad overview of all 22 species of crocodilians. Among the oldest surviving vertebrates on the planet - they have been around for approximately 200 million years - these reptiles have been depicted in many different roles in the literature and legends of cultures around the world. And while many people fear these strange creatures, crocodilians have captured the imaginations of human beings as few other animals have. An expert in the field, David Alderton describes the lifestyle, zoology, distribution, and conservation of crocodiles in this readable, highly informative volume. Their fascinating evolution, from the age of the dinosaurs to the present, is presented in detail. Despite their popular image as dangerous creatures, or perhaps because of it, many crocodile and alligator species are in danger of extinction. Yet, no crocodilian species has gone extinct in the time since humans became dominant on the planet, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. This comprehensive survey of crocodiles, alligators, and caimans provides a captivating introduction to what is known about crocodilians. The text is complemented by full-

  • Primates of the World

    R. & K. Preston-Mafham

    Hardcover (Facts On File, March 15, 1992)
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  • The World of Kestrels

    Virginia Harrison

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, )
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  • The World of Castles

    Philip Steele

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 28, 2005)
    An engaging look at life in a fortress home, from how murder holes were used to who did the laundry. Superb illustrations and fun text opens up the world of castles.
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  • The World of the Pirate

    Val Garwood, Richard Berridge

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Oct. 31, 1997)
    An exploration of the world of pirates, focusing on the "Golden Age of Piracy" (1650-1750). Included are fact and fiction boxes giving nuggets of information, a "Rogues Gallery" - mini biographies of famous pirates, and historically accurate colour artwork.

  • The World of Flight

    Ian Graham

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2006)
    Amazing and awe-inspiring, flight has always captured man's imagination. This dynamically illustrated title truly captures the excitement of flight, from the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon to the latest "super jumbos" that carry up to nine hundred passengers. Readers will explore the basic principles offlight, meet aviation pioneers, discover which aircraft is the fastest, and fly into the future with amazing "space planes."
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  • The Life and World of Julius Caesar

    Struan Reid

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, May 15, 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

  • World of Shakespeare

    Anna Claybourne, R. Treaya, Rebecca Treays

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Dec. 31, 1996)
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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

  • Tutankhamen

    Brian Williams

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, June 16, 2002)
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  • Cars: Radiator Springs

    Alan J. Porter, Albert Carreres

    Hardcover (BOOM! Studios, Feb. 23, 2010)
    While hanging out with his friends in Radiator Springs, Lightening McQueen realizes that everyone knows his story, but he doesn’t know anyone else’s! McQueen wants to know how his friends ended up in Radiator Springs...and why they decided to stay. Find out in CARS: RADIATOR SPRINGS!
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  • To The Blight

    Robert Jordan

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 7, 2002)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Separated from his friends Perrin, Egwene, Nynaeve, and Moiraine after fleeing Shadar Logoth with Mat, Rand must now face Aginor, who wields the One Power and is allied with the Dark One.