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21) Plant
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
22) Flag
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.
24) Boat
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House [distributor]
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
27) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989
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.
29) Renaissance
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.
30) Shell
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
31) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
34) Book
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
35) Tree
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
36) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.
37) Shipwreck
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of shipwrecks, famous wrecks, causes, navigation and rescue techniques, and underwater archeology and the exploration of wrecks.
38) Knight
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
39) Farm
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
40) Flying machine
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
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