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Arms and Armour
DK
Paperback (DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), July 1, 2011)Head into battle and discover all the different types of arms and armour - from the first prehistoric hand axes used in the Stone Age to the battledress of a Japanese Samurai.
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Amazing Spiders
Alexandra Parsons, Jerry Young
Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, April 1, 1990)None
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Cat
Julie Clutton-Brock
Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1991)Full-color photos. Take a look at the evolution, anatomy, and behavior of those fabulous felines--how they were revered by the ancient Egyptians and then reviled during the Middle Ages, why they nearly always land on their feet when they fall, and how the most cuddly house cat resembles its fiercest wild relative.
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Rocks and Minerals
Chris Pellant, R.F. Symes
Paperback (Gardners Books, June 30, 2004)"Eyewitness Guides" are best-selling, high-quality visual information books. This title is a valuable resource to students whether they need to know about stalactites as old as dinosaurs or priceless nuggets of gold and silver.
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Eyewitness Living Earth
DK Publishing
Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, July 1, 1996)An introduction to the world of nature illustrates the origins of life on Earth, how plants and animals evolve and adapt to their changing environments, and how they interact with one another.
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Amazing Lizards
Trevor Smith, Jerry Young
Hardcover (Alfred A. Knopf, Aug. 16, 1990)Full-color photos & full-color illus. Here's how chameleons change color, how lizards walk across ceilings, and more.
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Cowboy
David H. Murdoch
Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Sept. 14, 1993)Full-color photos. Trace the history and lore of a favorite folk hero--from ancient Mongolian herdsmen to South American gauchos to good ol' American cowpokes. Photos of actual clothing worn by famous cowboys and outlaws are included. "Packed with information and copious illustrations that readers will want to pore over."--School Library Journal.
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Pond and River
Steve Parker
Paperback (Gardners Books, March 31, 2003)See tiny molluscs firmly grasping a stone or find out how quickly a water snail grows by studying the water rings on its shell. From beneath the surface of the water to the surrounding plant and animal life, this is a fascinating guide to the natural world of the pond and river.
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Amazing Butterflies and Moths
John Still
Paperback (Knopf Books for Young Readers, May 21, 1991)Full-color photos & full-color illus. Fabulous photos reveal the differences between these two families of insects and an easy-to-read text explains why moths are attracted to light, why some caterpillars are so hairy, and more.
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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.
