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Books in Hotshots Series series

  • Spying for Beginners

    Lisa Miles, Colin King

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 1, 1996)
    Provides simple instructions on codes, secret messages, shadowing, disguises, and other spy techniques
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  • Hotshots Egyptians

    Rebecca Treays, Jane Chisholm

    Paperback (Edc Pub, July 1, 1996)
    Introduces the civilization of ancient Egypt, and discusses country life, rulers, religion, the pyramids, the army, writing, and other topics
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  • Secret Codes

    Lisa Miles

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, March 1, 1997)
    There is a code for every occasion in this b ook. Young readers can find out how to invent their own sets of secret signals and how to scramble messages in countless different ways. '
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  • Swimming

    Lisa Miles

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 1995)
    Improve your swimming and gain confidence in the water! This book shows you the major swimming strokes and basic dives, all with step-by-step instructions. Hints on how to win races wil help you do your best.
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  • Juggling

    Clive Gifford, Cheryl Evans, Chris Chaisty

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 1, 1996)
    Provides instructions on learning basic juggling skills and developing a routine
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  • Usborne Hotshots Creepy Crawlies

    Mandy Ross

    Paperback (Edc Pub, July 1, 1996)
    Describes various "creepy crawlies," including bugs, beetles, snails, and spiders
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  • Kings and Queens

    Philippa Wingate, Peter Dennis, John Fox, Ian Jackson, Colin King, Rodney Matthews, Simon Roulstone, Sue Stitt, Ross Watton

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 1, 1996)
    This book explores the coronations, funerals , palaces & pastimes of the world''s most famous monarchs. Ri ch artwork reflects the wealth & luxury enjoyed by history''s rulers, while story sequences bring their actions & adventu res to life. '
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  • Rocks & Minerals

    Lisa Miles

    Paperback (Edc Pub, March 1, 1997)
    This addition to the Usborne Hotshots series presents background information on the earth, the different types of rocks and how they are formed, volcanoes and earth quakes. '
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  • History of Britain

    Lisa Miles

    Paperback (Edc Pub, April 1, 1997)
    Beginning with early Britain and the buildin g of Stonehenge, this book takes the reader on a journey fro m the Crusades and the Black Death through to the golden age of the Tudors and Stuarts. '
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  • Drawing People

    A. Smith

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Containing hints on how to use different mat erials, such as paints, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils, this book provides all the information needed to create impr essive drawings of people, including realistic, cartoon and caricature. '
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  • Amazing Facts

    Alastair Smith

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 1, 1997)
    Book by Smith, Alastair
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  • Stars & Planets

    Lisa Miles

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Aug. 1, 1997)
    This introduction to stars and planets contains maps of the night sky from the northern and southern hemisphere, as well as information on seasonal changes, and when to look out for the particular planets and stars of our solar system. Stars are not scattered around the Universe, but gathered in groups of hundreds of millions, called galaxies. Our sun is just one star in a galaxy called The Milky Way.
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