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Author
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2003-c2004
Language
English
Description
"This is a revised and updated edition of one of the most authoritative and comprehensive sources on the world's animals. Similar to the first edition written by noted zoologist Bernard Grzimek and published in 1972, the second edition covers all types of animals in geographic areas around the world. It includes high-quality photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive index to all volumes."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A perfect first visual reference book for children ages 7-10 eager to learn about all things science, now revised and updated. Packed with amazing photography and fun facts, First Science Encyclopedia will take kids on a journey of discovery with its comprehensive look at the forces and elements that make up our amazing world. This visual reference covers many different subjects, from the human body and animals to space and matter. Kids can discover...
Author
Publisher
Brown Books Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever looked to the sky and wondered what it would be like to soar through its endless expanse? There are many animals who can fly, from the largest birds to the tiniest insects. But once, hundreds of millions of years ago, pterosaurs ruled the skies. They were the greatest fliers this world has known, and they soared above the dinosaurs who ruled the land below. Read about these impressive creatures, learn how they lived, hunted, and survived,...
Publisher
El Gato de Hojalata
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
Inspírate, mientras aprendes jugando. Aprender jugando, observar, leer y comparar son las premisas de esta primera enciclopedia que es también un juego y una inspiración para los curiosos lectores. MASCOTAS GRANJA DINOSAURIOS CUERPO HUMANO DEPORTES ARTE INVENTOS ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Get inspired while you play and learn! Learning by playing, observing, reading and comparing are the premises of this first encyclopedia, a game and inspiration for...
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Co
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
"Fugitive slaves were reported in the American colonies as early as the 1640s, and escapes escalated with the growth of slavery over the next two hundred years. By the onset of the Civil War in 1861, the Underground Railroad included members, defined stops, set escape routes and a code language"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Find out about the greatest inventions, inventors, ideas, and discoveries from ancient history to the modern day. From the humble wheel to electricity, computers to robots, Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia covers a range of areas organized by theme: transportation (including cars and bicycles), communication (such as pens, TVs, phones, and cameras); home (from toilet paper to microwave ovens); work (the lathe and the microscope), health (including...
Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The World Almanac is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2022 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific...
Author
Publisher
Montena
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
Are you ready to go on an amazing adventure in the animal world? Dive into the wonders of nature with the incredible Britannica Encyclopedia, the most recognized and rigorous encyclopedia in the world. Did you know that the first signs of life date back to more than 3.7 billion years ago? Or that more than 99.9% of the species that once lived are now extinct? And that the Greenland shark can live for over 500 years? You will meet the most impressive...
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduce young readers to some of the world's most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments and contributions. This book inspires kids about a world of possibilities and taps into their natural curiosity about fascinating role models from education
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Next in the bestselling tradition of Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia and the first substantial human body encyclopedia aimed at young children, Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia entertains and excites, while putting key biological information at young readers' fingertips. Employing a dynamic visual approach, this children's encyclopedia explains how the body works through pictures, making the subject matter accessible and intuitive to readers of all...
Author
Publisher
Autumn Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Get ready to dive into the world of the utterly repulsive with The Totally Disgusting Book of Gruesome Facts. This engaging book is a treasure trove of revolting and fascinating information, packed with facts and photos that showcase everything icky, from the slimiest creatures on Earth to the most nauseating parts of the human body. Delight in the most gloriously gory and gut-churning details as you explore topics that will both intrigue and challenge...
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