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  • Ancient Greece

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), July 1, 2014)
    Engaging and entertaining reference guide about Ancient Greece - perfect for younger readers. From famous Gods to the inside of temples, let your child get all the homework help they need, and learn all about Ancient Greece with this comprehensive reference book for kids. Eyewitness Ancient Greece also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition, Eyewitness Ancient Greece is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book engaging and educational for your child.
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  • Great Scientists

    Jacqueline Fortey

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Oct. 1, 2007)
    From Benjamin Franklin's electrical charges to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, meet the people whose discoveries have shaped our world, and find out all about their lives and their lasting impact today.
  • Viking

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), July 1, 2011)
    Full-color photos. "Viking presents an overview of this culture from musicto mealtime, social hierarchy, to the more violent aspects of theirexplorations and expansions into new territories. Fascinating photographs ofships, weapons, and artifacts will attract reluctant readers."-- "SchoolLibrary Journal."
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  • Human Body

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Nov. 3, 2014)
    DK Eyewitness has an exciting new look! Human Body is now more engaging and entertaining From the tip of your nose to the top of your toes, Human Body by Eyewitness lets your child learn all about how their body works. Find out how we digest food, how many bones are in the body, how we breathe and what makes us human. The Eyewitness reference series is perfect for homework help or school projects. Packed with all the fascinating information, stunning artwork and photography from the previous edition Human Body by Eyewitness is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.
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  • Computer.

    Dk

    Paperback (DK Publishing, )
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  • Astronomy

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), June 1, 2013)
    Discover the host of planets and stars that occupy our universe and unearth fascinating insights into the Moon's connection to Earth's oceans (did you know that's why we have tides?) Packed with over 200 colourful pictures, as well as diagrams of satellites, telescopes and awesome facts about space, this title provides the perfect combination of information and great ideas for school projects and comes with a free wallchart.
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  • Invention

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), June 1, 2013)
    Why was the invention of the wheel so important? Who invented the record player? This guide will get your brain buzzing with the full range of different human inventions that have helped to shape the world we live in today, from the earliest primitive tools to advanced plastic fibres.
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  • Bible Lands

    Jonathan Tubb

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Full-color photos. "This is an excellent resource on the civilizations that existed in the Fertile Crescent ten millennia before the Christian era. In contrast to most presentations, which leave one with a sense of cultures in isolation, this book shows that whole kaleidoscope."--(starred) Science Books and Films. The history and geography of the Middle East are explored, and the culture and accomplishments of the ancient Hebrews, Babylonians, Persians, and other civilizations that flourished there are discussed.
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  • Plant

    David Burne

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Sept. 5, 1989)
    Full-color photos. "The most impressive feature of this book is the quality of the carefully composed images, such as the time-lapse aging of a blossom. Each superb spread contains a complete topic, including how a plant is pollinated, how seeds are spread, and surviving above the snow line. Readers of many ages can appreciate this."--(starred) Science Books & Films.
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  • Ancient Egypt

    George Hart

    Paperback (Gardners Books, July 31, 2002)
    Be an eyewitness to the unbelievable riches of the pharoah's court and to everything Egyptian, from amazing jewels to tools and from toys to immortal mummies. See the mummies of priests and kings; find out why even cats and dogs were mummified; and discover how hieroglyphics were diciphered.
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  • Horse

    Juliet Clutton-Brock

    Paperback (Gardners Books, Feb. 28, 2003)
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  • Medieval Life

    DK

    Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), July 1, 2011)
    'Medieval Life' takes a look at the lives of ordinary people in medieval times, showing their festivals and pageants, food and trade fairs, the role played by women in society, and the importance of the church and religion.
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