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  • Discovering Prehistory

    Robert Muir Wood

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Sept. 1, 2001)
    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.Prehistory. The word itself brings up different images for different people. Perhaps it's the picture of crude cave drawings. Maybe it's the thought of the mighty T. Rex, scouring the earth for its next victim. Whatever the thought, in Discovering Prehistory, young readers will get right to the core of the entire story, from learning how fossils form to how the dinosaurs lived and died, to the varying beliefs of early peoples. Whether the interest is in dinosaurs or in radiocarbon dating, readers will definitely not be disappointed!
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  • A Greek Theater

    Peter Chrisp, Adam Hook

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes typical features of theaters in Ancient Greece and many of the common objects used in them, including armour, comic masks, papyrus rolls, and aulos.
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  • The World of Flight

    Bill Gunston, Ian Howatson, Sebastian Quigley

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the history of flight from the efforts of the Wright brothers to the warplanes of today, and details different planes from the parts to the control mechanisms.
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  • Look Inside Italy

    Ian James, Joy Richardson, Hayward Art Group, Chris Fairclough

    Hardcover (The Watts Publishing Group, Aug. 31, 1995)
    One of a series of books for schoolchildren which provides up-to-date information and facts about a country, including the latest developments within each country. The text is written on two levels, designed for readers of different standards. The subject of this title is Italy.

  • A Roman Villa

    Richard Dargie, Adam Hook

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Depicts life in ancient Rome by examining everyday objects that were found in Roman villas and describing how they were used.
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  • Reptiles

    June E. Chatfield, Keith;Clark Banister, Steve Johnson, Gary Slatter

    Hardcover (Reader's Digest Children's Books Ltd, )
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  • Look Inside: Victorian Mills

    Brian Moses

    Paperback (Hodder Children's Books, March 16, 2000)
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  • Plants

    Antonella Meucci

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Nature's Record-Breakers is an exciting series filled with astonishing facts about wonders of the natural world and beyond. Full-color illustrations of record-breaking creatures, natural phenomena, and unique technologies are sure to capture the interest of readers of all ages. Accurate, easy-to-read text in a lively, accessible format will also encourage curious young readers to take a closer look at the marvelous details of their world.Take a look at unique ecosystems as well as the part plants play in the food chain and in the survival of all life on Earth.
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  • Cameras

    Roald Bostrom, Tony Baldini, Mark Mille

    Library Binding (Raintree Publishers, Aug. 16, 1981)
    An illustrated history of the camera, complete with a glossary of fundamental terms, identifies the parts of a basic camera and how they operate, explains the functions of different lenses, and describes how film is developed
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  • Look Inside a Tudor Medicine Chest

    Brian Moses, Adam Hook

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Feb. 28, 1997)
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  • France

    Joy Richardson, Ian James, Hayward Art Group, Chris Fairclough

    Hardcover (The Watts Publishing Group, Jan. 26, 1995)
    This title on France is an updated edition from the "Inside" series of books, which has been re-written to a younger easy-read level.

  • Look Inside Spain

    Ian James, Joy Richardson

    Paperback (The Watts Publishing Group, Sept. 25, 1997)
    Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2, a differentiated text edition of an introduction to Spain, which covers the latest developments in the country, and features a map, a fact section and an index. In the LOOK INSIDE series, illustrated with colour photographs. First published in 1995.