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Books in Starting Point Series series

  • Who Built the Pyramids?

    Jane Chisholm, Struan Reid, Sue Stitt

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Feb. 16, 1996)
    "Why were pyramids pyramid shaped?" "How were they built?" "Who were the ancient Egyptians?" "Why did they write on walls?" These are just a few of the questions likely to be asked about ancient Egypt by an inquisitive child. Designed to stimulate further questioning and discovery, this title is one of a history series for children of six and upwards. Packed with pictures, concise text and reader activities, the book brings ancient Egypt to life. It also looks at how we know about life along the Nile over 5,000 years ago.
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  • What Makes a Car Go?

    Sophy Tahta

    Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1994)
    Book by Tahta, Sophy
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  • Earth and Space

    Susan Mayes, Sophy Tahta, Richard Deverell

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 1995)
    Introduces the structure of the earth, the oceans, underground and marine animals, weather, day and night, seasons, outer space, and related topics.
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  • Let's make puppets

    A. R. Philpott

    Paperback (Van Nostrand Reinhold, March 15, 1972)
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  • What Makes a Car Go?

    Sophy Tahta

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, June 1, 1994)
    Book by Tahta, Sophy
  • Who Were the Vikings?

    Jane Chisholm, Phil Roxbee Cox, Struan Reid, David Cuzik

    Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1995)
    Answers questions about the everyday life of the Vikings, including clothing, homes, religion, medical care, food, entertainment, runes, ships, shops and towns, government, warfare, and the travels of the Northmen in Asia and the North Atlantic.
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  • What Were Castles for

    Phil Roxbee Cox, Sue Stitt, Annabel Spenceley

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 1995)
    -- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today
  • Who Were the Romans?

    P. Roxbee-Cox

    Paperback (E.D.C. Publishing, Jan. 16, 1994)
    -- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today.-- Colorful illustrations and well-researched text take readers back in time
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  • How Do Bees Make Honey

    Anna Claybourne

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Introduces the world of the honeybee, describes how honey is made, and compares bees with other kinds of insects
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  • Who Were the Romans?

    Phil Roxbee Cox

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, March 1, 2003)
    Usborne Books are graphically designed to draw children in, to make them want to learn the material, and to help them retain that knowledge. The magic of Usborne Books is that they make both reading a
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  • Who Were the First People?

    P. Roxbee-Cox

    Paperback (E.D.C. Publishing, March 1, 1995)
    -- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today
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  • Where Does Electricity Come From?

    Susan Mayes

    Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1989)
    -- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology-- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them-- Simple text and detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages
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