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1) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
4) Skeleton
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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.
11) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
12) 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.
13) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 23
Language
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...
14) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
15) Car
Author
Series
Eyewitness Books volume 21
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
16) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
17) 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.
18) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
19) Dog
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.
20) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Highlights various explorers and their discoveries.
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