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Eyewitness books volume 23
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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...
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Eyewitness books volume 37
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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...
3) Castle
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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.
4) Chemistry
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Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
6) Technology
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Pub. Date
1999
Description
Discover the ways technology has transformed everyday life - from the largest structures to the smallest electronic devices.
7) Civil War
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Pub. Date
�2000
Edition
1st American ed.
Description
Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.
8) Human body
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Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
11) Mesopotamia
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Pub. Date
2007
Description
Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. Includes Mesopotamia clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
12) Oil
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Pub. Date
c2007
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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.
13) Bird
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Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Rev. ed.
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
16) Dinosaur
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Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
New [2021] revised edition.
Description
"Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow. Colorful, factual illustrations and fascinating first-hand accounts from experts offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods." -- Provided by publisher.
18) Titanic
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Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
New [2021] revised edition.
Description
Detailed descriptions of the "Titanic," including its accommodations and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
19) The elements
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Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Revised edition.
Description
The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which the smartest chemists are busy figuring out how to use. Learn about scores of other elements, including silver, the...
20) Crystal & gem
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Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New edition, Revised edition.
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones"--
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