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2) Birds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Describes and illustrates different kinds of birds from all over the world and discusses their flying methods, eating, senses, mating, songs, nests, and migration.
4) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.
Author
Publisher
EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Incorporates Usborne-recommended, culinary oriented websites suitable for children, with forty simple, delicious recipes drawn from ethnic and regional cuisines from around the world, ranging from the floating markets in Thailand to Italian delicatessens, with information about traditional dishes of different countries and their ingredients. Includes URLs and descriptions of recommended Web sites that offer further information.
6) Human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Explore your incredible body, inside and out. From skeleton to skin, muscles to microscopic cells, discover how your body systems work together to keep you alive and well."--
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Pub.]
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.
9) Space travel
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
11) Trains
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
[New ed.].
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the fastest vehicle ever to run on rails (at over 6,000 miles per hour) was rocket powered and driverless? Take a look at the world's most impressive locomotives and learn fun facts, about the fastest, oldest and most luxurious trains ever built. Take a journey through the history of trains, from the early giants of steam to the latest bullet-shaped speed machines. Visit the Quicklinks Web site and look at videos of old American...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
95 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The world of medieval knights in shining armor was both exciting and dangerous. Here you can see what life was like in the days when knights reigned supreme on the battlefield. Find out about the weapons they fought with and the armor they wore, from chain mail to plate metal"--P. [4] of cover.
14) Aves
Author
Publisher
EDC Pub.]
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1. ed. en lengua española para Estados Unidos.
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Discusses birds from all over the world. Explores their flight, courtship, and nest-building abilities. Includes photographs to give close up views of their natural habitats with illustrations to describe their habits.
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
47 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the role of mummies and pyramids in Egyptian civilization and their influence on later culture, with discussion of mummies in other parts of the world and suggested Web addresses to enhance the reader's research.
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilizations.
17) Prehistory
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
95 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores various aspects of prehistory on every continent and provides instructions on how to find additional information via the DK online website by using keywords in the book.
20) Knights
Author
Publisher
EDC Pub.]
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In medieval times, knights were the most powerful soldiers on the battlefield. This book explores how they lived, fought, and died, and why they eventually disappeared altogether. You can find out how they waged war, what weapons they used and what they did when they were not in battle.
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