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Books in Crabtree Visual Dictionaries series

  • A Visual Dictionary of Victorian Life

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2011)
    This illustrated dictionary introduces readers to life in North America during the Victorian era, between 1837 and 1901. Beautiful illustrations show how the way of life of the settlers in North Americawas influenced by the customs and traditions of Victorian England. Themes include:
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  • Ships and Sailing

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Sept. 15, 1991)
    Describes different types of ships, such as Viking ships and Battleships, labels their many parts, and discusses various aspects of sailing, such as navigation, signals, mooring and anchoring, ropes and knots, and sailing clothing
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  • A Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Illustrates a different kind of life in the early 1900s. This book shows different homes, from the first dirt-floor house to the Victorian-era home. It includes a visual map of a pioneer community that gives the reader a overview of the buildings it contains. It includes other topics such as: early transportation, craftspeople and their tools.
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  • A Visual Dictionary of Native Communities

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Provides an overview of Native Americans before their contact with the Europeans, discussing the shelter, food, clothing, tools, and activities of tribes in such regions as the Eastern Great Lakes, the Great Plains, and the Pacific Northwest.
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  • Plants

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1992)
    Text and labeled illustrations depict a variety of plants and their parts, including woody, flowering, desert, and tropical plants
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  • A Visual Dictionary of a Colonial Community

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2007)
    This dictionary is for ages 6 to 12 years. This colourful dictionary is a treasure trove of illustrated information that will become a standard for readers of all ages. Topics include: colonial houses, a plantation and its outbuildings, wood and metalworkers and their tools, shops and shopkeepers, transportation, the apothecary, milliner, wigmaker, and many more.
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  • A Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Provides an overview of life in a pioneer community, discussing such topics as pioneer homes and farms, the general store, home crafts, work and play, and pioneer clothing.
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  • Chemistry

    Jack Challoner

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, April 25, 1996)
    Close-up full-color photographs and diagrams introduce the scientific principles and theoretical processes of chemistry, covering the elements and periodic table, bonding, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and other topics.
  • A Visual Dictionary of the Old West

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, July 1, 2007)
    This book is for ages 6 to 12 years. From living on the ranch to life on the trail, this dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys. How was cowboy clothing practical for the work done by cowboys? How were western homes built? Which buildings were part of a ranch? This book also looks at topics associated with western settlers, boomtowns, and the gold rush.
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  • Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

    DK

    Paperback (DK, March 8, 2016)
    The Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary makes language learning accessible by using photographs to show you everyday vocabulary in context, with labels both in Russian and English.More than 6,000 fully illustrated terms are grouped into themes, and comprehensive indexes in both languages put the perfect translation at your fingertips. The dictionary covers most aspects of everyday life in detail, from the restaurant to the gym, the home to the workplace, the weather and environment to the animal kingdom. Additional feature panels include abstract nouns and verbs, as well as useful phrases that you can use in conversation.Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a colorful and stimulating learning resource ideal for all levels, whether you are a student, teacher, tourist, or business traveler. Now fully updated with new text, images, and a bold look.Series Overview: With nearly 1 million copies sold, DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionaries series is trusted worldwide for its clear layout, detailed vocabulary, and easy-to-use organization. You can find Bilingual Visual Dictionaries covering eleven languages, including Spanish-English, French-English, and Mandarin Chinese-English.
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  • A Visual Dictionary of Christmas Long Ago

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2010)
    Introduces readers to early celebrations of Christmas around the world. This title features illustrations that focus on Christmas customs and traditions in the Victorian era. It covers such themes as: Santa Claus and his helpers; Christmas trees & ornaments; traditional gifts and toys; and, Christmas cards, parties, and singing carols.
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  • Military Uniforms

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1992)
    Labeled illustrations with explanatory text show the parts of various military uniforms that have been used from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century