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62) World War I
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English
Description
A close-up study of World War I takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of the war where they will witness life in the trenches, the devastation of Europe by the Great War and much more, in a visual account that features photographs, maps and an abundance of information, releasing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict.
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination...
63) Civil War
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English
Description
"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.
64) Epidemic
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Series
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Dorling Kindersley in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
2000.
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English
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
68) Sports
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English
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Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
69) Electricity
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English
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Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
70) Astronomy
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English
Description
Be an eyewitness to the planets and stars of the Universe, and discover the mysteries of the world's oldest science. Discover the astronomical connection between the Earth's seas and the Moon. Find out why the planet Jupiter is named after a Roman god. See how 19th-century astronomers explained our Solar System. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to...
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"Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
72) Dinosaur
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English
Description
Discusses the environment in which dinosaurs lived, the characteristics of different types of dinosaurs, the disappearance of these creatures, and how scientists learn from their fossil remains.
73) Insect
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English
Description
"Discover the busy world of insects--their structure, history, and fascinating variety"--Cover.
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and eight pages of new text! Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the extraordinary world of insects. Superb color photographs of beetles, bugs, bees, butterflies, and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the variety and complexity of insects, their structure, life cycles and behavior....
74) Chemistry
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English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
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Eyewitness books ; 73
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English
Description
Explores the many different methods used to solves crimes, covering such topics as criminal, detectives, and forensics.
77) The human body
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English
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Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.
78) Oil
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English
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Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
79) Baseball
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English
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Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
80) Planets
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DK Publishing
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English
Description
"Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars."--
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