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Books in A Look Inside series

  • The World of Animal Life

    Gerald Legg, Steve Weston, Ruth Lindsay, Scott M. Krall, David Wright

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Offers an in-depth look at how animal's bodies function and how distinctive traits of each species helps them adapt to their environment.
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  • The World of Plant Life

    Dr Gerald Legg PhD

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, July 1, 2002)
    In The World of Plant Life, young readers will learn about the parts of a plant, the different ways plants reproduce, and how plants grow. they will explore such processes as photosynthesis, pollination, and fertilization, and they will examine an amazing variety of plants, which thrive in such diverse environments as deserts, mountains, oceans, and rain forests. From plants that eat insects to trees that tower hundreds of feet overhead, this book provides an entertaining and informative look at the world of plants.
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  • Things That Go

    Pierre-Marie Valat, Danielle Denega

    Board book (Cartwheel Books, April 1, 2002)
    Presents various types of vehicles, from a motorcycle to an airplane.
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  • A Look Inside a Shakespearean Theatre

    Peter Chrisp, Adam Hook

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Aug. 31, 1998)
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  • Red Blue Color Zoo

    PHILIPPE DUPASQUIER

    Board book (Candlewick, March 1, 2003)
    Discovering the world of colors - and the world of animals - is even more fun when each shaped page is wider than the last.A trio of yellow butterflies. A group of pink flamingos. A family of orange foxes. A skyful of fluttering black bats. And finally, a multitude of vividly colored fish, swimming across a broad expanse. Philippe Dupasquier fills each graduated page with his buoyant illustrations. What better way for kids to learn their colors - or be inspired to create colorful examples of their own?
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  • Discovering the Universe

    Professor of History Stuart Clark

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2000)
    An Inside Look is specially designed to explore the natural forces and amazing technology that shape our universe. Each volume takes readers on a remarkable adventure into an important part of our world. Striking, full-color illustrations complement a fact-filled text. Inviting two-page spreads offer many access points for readers to explore intriguing concepts. The abundance of easily understandable, cutting-edge information makes these large-format books invaluable references.
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  • Superstructures

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used throughout history to build structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Roman baths, the Statue of Liberty, and modern skyscrapers.Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used to build structures such as the pyramids, Roman baths, Statue of Liberty, and skyscrapers.
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  • Dinosaurs

    Keith;Clark Banister Neil;Chatfield, June;Hillyard, Paul, Steve;Pang Johnson Alex;Field, James;Barrowman, Andrew; Slater, Gary

    Hardcover (Reader's Digest Children's Books, June 15, 1995)
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  • Look Inside a Victorian Toyshop

    Brian Moses, Adam Hook

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, May 31, 1997)
    Using objects to explore Victorian social history, this book studies the inside of a Victorian toyshop in order to examine the toys and games of that era. It is part of a series which uses objects to study different periods of history.
  • The World's Weather

    Michael Allaby

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2002)
    Discusses various aspects of weather, such as sun, wind, rain and snow, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as forecasting, the use of satellites, and pollution.
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  • Cars

    James I. Clark, John Dyess, John Michael Bailey

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 1980)
    An overview of the braking and electrical systems, engine, and transmission of cars and an examination of unusual models and possible alternative energy sources for cars.
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  • Computer

    Catherine Chambers

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, May 1, 1998)
    Simple text and detailed photographs look inside computers, describe their components, and explain how to use them
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