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The World of Flight
Ian Graham
Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2006)Amazing and awe-inspiring, flight has always captured man's imagination. This dynamically illustrated title truly captures the excitement of flight, from the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon to the latest "super jumbos" that carry up to nine hundred passengers. Readers will explore the basic principles offlight, meet aviation pioneers, discover which aircraft is the fastest, and fly into the future with amazing "space planes."
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The World of Elephants
Oxford scientific films
Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, May 31, 1990)None
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The Life and World of Julius Caesar
Struan Reid
Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, May 15, 2002)This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. Each book: - traces an individual's role and impact - contrasts their life with that of people from different sections of society - the legacy of each individual is also assessed - sources are explored - how do we know about them? - a timeline, glossary and index
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Bill Elliott: The Fastest Man Alive
Phil Barber
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)A simple biography of NASCAR championship driver, Bill Elliott.
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The Life and World of Cleopatra
Struan Reid
Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, May 16, 2002)This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. Each book: - traces an individual's role and impact - contrasts their life with that of people from different sections of society - the legacy of each individual is also assessed - sources are explored - how do we know about them? - a timeline, glossary and index
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Race Day!: The Fastest Show on Earth
Curt Cavin
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)Never been to the race track? Here's the next best thing! Experience the sights, sounds, smells, even tastes of race day along with all its heart-pounding thrills. Learn everything from what drivers do to prepare for the race to where fans go to get autographs.
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The World of Astronomy
Carole Stott
Paperback (Kingfisher, April 19, 2006)The World of Astronomy is bursting with comprehensive and exciting factsabout planets, moons, stars, and galaxies. It explores the fascinating discoveries of astronomers through the ages and examines the high-tech equipment that allows today's scientists to see farther into space than ever before.
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Tutankhamen
Brian Williams
Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, June 16, 2002)None
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Cars: Radiator Springs
Alan J. Porter, Albert Carreres
Hardcover (BOOM! Studios, Feb. 23, 2010)While hanging out with his friends in Radiator Springs, Lightening McQueen realizes that everyone knows his story, but he doesn’t know anyone else’s! McQueen wants to know how his friends ended up in Radiator Springs...and why they decided to stay. Find out in CARS: RADIATOR SPRINGS!
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Dale Jarrett: It Was Worth the Wait
Jim Gigliotti
Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)Describes the racing career and highlights the life of NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett.
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The World of Seals
Oxford scientific films
Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, April 20, 1991)None
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Seals and Sea Lions of the World
Nigel Bonner
Hardcover (Sterling*+ Publishing Company, Nov. 10, 1994)None