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Books in Raintree Atomic series

  • Robberies

    Ann Weil

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 23, 2007)
    Who stole the Mona Lisa? Why would a diamond thief need a bulldozer? This title uses the nonfiction genre 'recount' for a fun exploration of high-profile robberies in recent history from art theft to bank heists.
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  • Famous Athletes

    Elizabeth Raum

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 18, 2007)
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  • Helicopter

    David West

    Paperback (Raintree Publishers, March 15, 2007)
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  • Creature Camouflage

    Paul Mason

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 18, 2007)
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  • Struggling for Civil Rights

    Stephanie Fitzgerald

    Hardcover (Raintree Publishers, Feb. 13, 2006)
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  • Pirate

    Marc Tyler Nobleman

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 18, 2007)
    Using the nonfiction genre 'recount,' this book explores many aspects of pirate life, from rules to punishment to lingo. It also explores pirate myths, famous pirates, modern pirates, and pirates in popular culture.
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  • Motorbike

    David West

    Hardcover (Raintree, Aug. 25, 2006)
    This high-interest series looks at familiar machines and uses exciting illustrations to explore what can go wrong with them, to give a new slant on how things work. Cartoon-style illustrations will appeal to readers who may be put off by traditional non-fiction books.
  • Alligator Versus Crocodile

    Isabel Thomas

    Hardcover (Raintree Publishers, July 7, 2006)
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  • Foolish Physics

    John Townsend

    Paperback (Raintree Publishers, Aug. 16, 2007)
    Physics deals with energy like heat and sound, forces such as gravity, what's in a lightning flash - and why planes crash. Physicists risked their lives with dangerous experiments and some blew themselves to pieces. In this book, read about the monk who tried to fly like a bird, how bath time proved a gold crown was fake, and why electric shocks were measured by how high they made people jump.
  • Lion V Tiger

    Isabel Thomas

    Paperback (Raintree Publishers, June 15, 2007)
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  • Train

    David West

    Paperback (Raintree Publishers, June 18, 2007)
    This high-interest series looks at familiar machines and uses exciting illustrations to explore what can go wrong with them, to give a new slant on how things work. Cartoon-style illustrations will appeal to readers who may be put off by traditional non-fiction books.
  • Fighter Pilot

    Jameson Anderson

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 19, 2006)
    How fast do fighter pilots fly? Is a stealth jet really invisible? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they get a glimpse at a day in the life of a fighter pilot.
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