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  • Crocodiles & Alligators of the World

    David Alderton, Bruce Tanner

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Perceived for too long as predatory killers, crocodilians face their gravest danger--extinction--with little human help and sympathy. As this volume proves, alligators and crocodiles can be extremely fascinating. Examine this creature's anatomy to see why it makes such a fine hunter: its almost fully submerged body remains nearly invisible, its slit eyes help it see in the dark and judge distance precisely, and its tough skin protects it against the salt water. Many societies viewed crocodiles with awe because of their power and size, and even made them a part of their folklore and religion. Information on origins, evolution and distribution, courtship, reproduction, and many individual species paint a thorough portrait. Maps of their habitats, disappearing swiftly because of environmental damage, trace their presence worldwide, and excellent color photos bring these sometimes scary reptiles up close and personal. Blandford 192 pages, 40 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

  • Foxes, Wolves and Wild Dogs of the World

    David Alderton, Bruce Tanner

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 2004)
    A guide to the wild members of the canine family, including foxes, wolves, coyotes and dingos. Sections include: classification and species; distribution and habitat; physiology and zoology; breeding and reproduction; food and feeding; behaviour and life cycles; and interaction with humans.

  • Primates of the World

    Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham

    Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2003)
    Lemurs, monkeys, and apes: they're man's closest relatives, and their habitats are swiftly disappearing. See how they live in the wild, rear their young, establish social systems, and even communicate with each other.

  • The Cooking Of Japan

    Rafael Steinberg, Eliot Elisofon

    Hardcover (Time-Life Books, June 1, 1969)
    Easy-to-follow recipes set in the cultural context of Japanese customs and heritage, accompanied by a spiral-bound recipe book

  • The Cooking of China

    Emily Hahn, Michael Rougier

    Hardcover (Time-Life Books, Jan. 1, 1981)
    The Cooking of China: Foods Of The World Series

  • Bees of the World

    Christopher O'Toole, Anthony Raw

    Paperback (Blandford Pr, April 1, 1999)
    Covering all aspects of apian life and natural history, this illustrated guide demonstrates the wide diversity of these insects.

  • The Cooking of China

    Emily Hahn, Michael Rougier

    Hardcover (Time, June 1, 1968)
    An introduction to the cuisine of China with colorful illustrations of Chinese dishes accompanied by a spiral bound recipe book

  • The Cooking of the Caribbean Islands

    Linda Wolfe, Richard Meek, Time Life Books

    Hardcover (Time-Life, March 15, 1972)
    A wonderful cookbook with recipes and history of the Caribbean Islands. Food that is not normally served in restaurants that Americans frequent while traveling the islands. Explore these wonderful new tastes and enjoy the experience of spending time in the Caribbean without leaving your home!

  • Tales of Justice

    Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, Steck-Vaughn Company

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1990)
    A collection of eight folktales in which justice is depicted
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  • Hansel and Gretel and the Pied Piper of Hamelin: Two Tales and Their Histories

    Carron Brown

    Library Binding (Windmill Books, Dec. 15, 2009)
    Children are the central focus of Hansel ad Gretel and the Pied Piper of Hamelin. These chilling stories—retold here with beautiful illustrations—are about child abandonment and abduction, and the prices that are paid to restore order. Readers will learn how both fables originated, along with the historical and cultural details behind each.
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  • The Woman Who Went to Fairyland: A Welsh Folktale

    Rosalind Kerven

    Library Binding (Peter Bedrick Books, June 1, 1992)
    Elin is warned by the old folks she lives with to take care that the fairies don't steal her away, but the temptation to play with them is great.

  • African Cooking

    Laurens van der Post, Brian Seed, Richard Jeffery

    Hardcover (Time-Life Books, March 15, 1974)
    Content Chapters include: My Continent: A Personal View * The Ancient World of Ethiopia * New Cuisines for New Nations * In the Highlands of East Africa * The World of Portuguese Africa * and much more.