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Books published by publisher Crestwood House

  • Amsterdam

    Victoria Sherrow

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, May 1, 1992)
    A brief account of Dutch history precedes a description, including many firsthand observations, of the German occupation of Amsterdam from 1940 to 1945
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  • The Revenge of the Creature

    Carl R. Green, William R. Sanford, Howard Schroeder, Martin Berkeley, Baker Street Productions

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Feb. 1, 1987)
    Written as a sequel to "Creature from the Black Lagoon," this adventure has the Gill Man taken from his Brazilian jungle as a captive for study by scientists
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  • The Loch Ness monster

    Ian Thorne

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, March 15, 1978)
    Discusses sightings of a "monster" in a Scottish lake and the work of people who are trying to identify the mysterious creature.
  • Godzilla

    Ian Thorne

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, June 1, 1977)
    Presents synopses of several monster films featuring such creatures as Godzilla, Hedorah, Mothra, and Ghidrah. Also briefly describes technical aspects of these films.
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  • Berlin

    Eleanor H. Ayer

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, May 1, 1992)
    Examines the effects of World War II on the people of Berlin, with emphasis on the city as the strategic center of Adolph Hitler's Nazi government
  • The Foxes

    Mark E. Ahlstrom

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, April 1, 1983)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship to humans of the red and gray foxes.
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  • The Dodo

    William R. Sanford, Carl R. Green

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Dec. 1, 1989)
    Discusses the flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius and why it became extinct in the 1600s. Also describes the efforts of conservationists to protect endangered birds.
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  • The Atlantic Gray Whale

    Jan Mell

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Dec. 1, 1989)
    Examines how the hunting of the Atlantic gray whale led to its extinction in the early 1700's, describes the physical characteristics, habits, and threats to the survival of the gray whale, and discusses ancient and modern whaling methods.
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  • King Kong

    Ian Thorne

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, March 15, 1977)
    Presents synopses of several films whose plots revolve around the escapades of a giant ape named King Kong.
  • The deadly mantis

    Ian Thorne

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Jan. 1, 1982)
    A giant insect frozen for millions of years thaws out in Alaska and makes its way to New York City.
  • Trapped in Devil's Hole

    Ben East

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Feb. 1, 1980)
    Looking for a prime fishing spot, two men descend into Devil's Hole in the gorge of the St. Joaquin River and become trapped, setting the scene for a daring rescue
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  • The Wolf man

    Ian Thorne

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Jan. 1, 1977)
    Briefly discusses the origins of werewolf legends and the portrayal of werewolves in films. Also presents a synopsis of the 1941 film starring Lon Chaney, Jr. and the 1935 film starring Henry Hull.