Sophomore Samantha Madison stops a presidential assassination attempt, is appointed teen ambassador to the United Nations, and catches the eye of the very cute First Son. HarperCollins, 2002.
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Arms & ArmorPresents the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Describes the design, construction and workings of various weapons, and discusses how methods of warfare have changed.
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AstronomyProvides an introduction to astronomy and a glimpse into its history, from the origins of the universe to space exploration.
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ButterflyProvides detailed information on butterflies' habitats, diet, and sizes, as well as other interesting facts about butterflies.
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CastleDescribes the castles of the Middle Ages and the lives of the people who lived in them.
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Crystal & GemProvides information about the formation and practical uses of crystals, semiprecious stones, and precious metals.
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DesertProvides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.
A bear explains how he became an artist, first experimenting with simple drawings, then continuing to draw both things around him and things in his imagination. Includes tips for drawing. ipicturebooks.com, 2004.
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Early HumansProvides detailed information on the world of ancient people and their ways of life.
Summary: An expanded version of the familiar children's finger-play rhyme describing what the little spider does after being washed out of the water-spout. ipicturebooks.com, 2004.
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ExplorerProvides detailed information on the world of exploration, from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space.
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Flying MachineProvides an introduction to the history of flight and explores the various aircraft in use today.
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Gale Virtual Reference LibrarySearch a collection of dozens of online reference books for adults and kids. Find reliable, authoritative information in the fields of history, social sciences, government & law, religion, science & technology, biography, and literature.
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Amphibians (3 v.); Birds (5 v.) ; Corals, jellyfishes, sponges, and other simple animals; Crustaceans, mollusks, and segmented worms; Reptiles (2 v.); Fishes; Insects and spiders (2 v.); Mammals (5 v) ; Cumulative index.
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This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?" with 100 in-depth, illustrated articles covering a wide variety of products such as silver, piano, camera, paper currency and more. Each entry offers a straightforward, step-by-step description of the manufacturing and assembly process for the product. You'll also find historical information on the product, raw materials used, by-products generated during manufacture, quality control procedures, future applications and sources for more information. Vintage product photographs and sidebars relating historical trivia are provided. A multi-level cumulative index has also been added to aid the user.
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
This acclaimed title answers the question "How do they make that?"
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HurricaneProvides an introduction to hurricanes, including details of their destructive forces and their historical background.
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InventionProvides an introduction to a variety of inventions, both ancient and modern, that have changed the world.
A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman. Creative Education, 1990.
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MythologyProvides an introduction to the world of mythology. Discusses the stories told by different cultures to explain the mysteries of the world.
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OlympicsPresents the history of the Olympic games from ancient Greece to the present.
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PlantProvides an introduction to the world of plants, including the natural history of plant anatomy and growth.
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Rock & MineralExamines the beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones and provides insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.
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ShipwreckProvides an introduction to the world's most significant shipwrecks and their lost cargoes and treasures.
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SkeletonProvides detailed information on human and animal skeletons, including their evolution, structure, and function.
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Space ExplorationProvides information on the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts.
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This and That by Julie SykesCurious about Cat's unusual behavior when she starts to borrow things from them, the farm animals follow her to the stable and make an interesting discovery. iBooks, 1996.
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TitanicProvides an introduction to the Titanic, from its maiden voyage to its wreck on the ocean floor.
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TreeProvides an introduction to the world of trees, from tiny saplings to forest giants.