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DK eyewitness books ; 37
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English
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"Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of ancient Greece."--
2) Cat
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English
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"Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats."--
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DK eyewitness books ; 23
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English
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
4) Shark
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"A photo essay introducing the various types of sharks, and features great whites, horn sharks, whale sharks, and others, and describes their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle."--
5) Bird
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Eyewitness books ; 1
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English
Description
"Find out about some of the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. As well as finding out about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their nest to...
6) World War II
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"Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender."--
7) Reptile
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"Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior."--
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Eyewitness books ; 65
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English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
10) Titanic
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English
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"Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912."--
11) Dog
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Eyewitness books ; 32
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English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
12) Pyramid
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English
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Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
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Eyewitness books ; 47
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English
Description
Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
14) Seashore
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Eyewitness books ; 15
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English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
15) Music
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English
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Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early timesto the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
16) Butterfly & moth
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English
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Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.
17) Knight
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English
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Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
18) Fish
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English
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"Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life."--
19) Mammal
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Eyewitness books ; 11
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
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