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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...
2) Ocean
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the endless diversity of life in the sea, from the humpback whale and its hour-long songs to the coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.
3) Shark
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 40
Language
English
Description
Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.
5) 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.
7) 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...
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 37
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...
9) Oil
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
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.
10) Chemistry
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
11) Castle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.
13) Skeleton
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 73
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Explores the many different methods used to solves crimes, covering such topics as criminals, detectives, and forensics.
15) 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.
16) 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.
17) Horse
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
18) Butterfly & moth
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
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.
19) 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.
20) 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.
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