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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
This authoritative guide to the ancient world, continent by continent, explores over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations that are brought to life with incredible maps that show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Being trapped in a cave or collapsed mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don't know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth's surface." -- Page [4] cover.
7) Tow trucks
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A car breaks down on the highway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
10) Farm animals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces children to the animals that can be found on farms around the world.
12) Fruits
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the different types of fruit and how to use MyPlate to eat well.
13) Fire trucks
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
17) Protein
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Children will learn about the different kinds of protein, where these foods come from, and how eating meat and other protein-rich foods can help them stay healthy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so special. It's time to decide who gets your vote as the funniest animal ever! Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers" --Amazon.
19) Mount Everest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund HIllary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mountain is so difficult.
20) Vegetables
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the different types of vegetables and how to use MyPlate to eat well.
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