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Books in Kingfisher Knowledge series

  • Kingfisher Knowledge: Dangerous Creatures

    Angela Wilkes

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 18, 2007)
    KFK Dangerous Creatures brings some of the world's most ferocious or venomous animals almost too close for comfort! Discover the "weapons" that many creatures carry -- from the deadly bite of the malaria-carrying mosquito to the enormous size, weight, and sheer muscle power of the grizzly bear. Learn about the astonishing way chimpanzees hunt other primates, and find out just how deadly some tiny spiders can be.
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  • Kingfisher Knowledge: Wonders of the World

    Miranda Smith

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, May 16, 2007)
    From the ingenuity of ancient engineering to the innovation of modern marvels,Wonders of the World reveals the greatest statues and structures that the world has ever seen. This striking book covers the ancient wonders, the later historical wonders, and the modern wonders of the world in glorious and colorful detail. Combining the latest computer-generated images with breathtaking photographs and engaging text, readers can peer into the world's marvels, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the unforgettable Taj Mahal, and the extraordinary Three Gorges Dam in China.
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  • Archaeology

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    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Oct. 16, 2006)
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  • Kingfisher Young Knowledge Weather

    Caroline Harris

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Weather introduces children to the atmospheric world around them, from sunand wind to climate and temperature. Readers can look at snowflakes in amazing detail, discover the water cycle, and learn how rain forms in clouds. The devastating effects of extreme weather are revealed, as well as how rescue services help out. The book shows how weather is used as an alternative energy, but also how people affect the climate through pollution.
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  • Endangered Planet

    David Burnie

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, Aug. 31, 2004)
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  • Rocks and Fossils

    hynes-margaret

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 16, 2006)
    This handy reference is the perfect takealong for any study of earth science. From the geological forces that create rocks to related topics such as erosion and weathering, fossils, human uses, and rocks from space, this is a thorough look at one of the fundamental areas of natural science.
  • Deserts

    Nicola Davies

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, April 28, 2005)
    KFYK Deserts invites readers to explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American deserts to the cold Gobi. Students will learn about the animals and people who inhabit these vast expanses and how we use deserts.
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  • Polar Lands

    Margaret Hynes

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Covering an immense range of subjects, this series leads children from a general view to a close-up focus on the details of the topic at hand, and includes easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary words, and suggestions for interesting places to visit and explore.
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  • Animal Giants

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, April 30, 2004)
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  • Communication: From Hieroglyphs to Hyperlinks

    Richard Platt, Jonathan S. Adelstein

    Library Binding
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  • Dangerous Creatures

    Angela Wilkes

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, Aug. 31, 2003)
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  • Rocks and Fossils

    Chris Pellant

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 24, 2003)
    Packed with crisp photography, engaging activities, and clear explanations, Rocks and Fossils is an authoritative and fun guide to this favorite subject.
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