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Building materials Juvenile literature Castles Europe History Juvenile literature Dogs Dogs Juvenile literature Fortification Indians of Mexico Pyramids Juvenile literature Pyramids Central America Juvenile literature Pyramids Egypt Juvenile literature Pyramids Sudan Juvenile literature Structural engineering Juvenile literatureBender, Lionel.
Summary: Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609 BENCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 609 BENKentley, Eric.
Summary: A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1992
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623.8 KENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.8 KENPutnam, James.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 909 PUTPutnam, James.
Summary: Looks at the secrets of the monumental structures of the ancient world, from the tombs of Egypt to the pyramids of Central America.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 PUTRedmond, Ian.
Summary: Reveals why howler monkeys erupt into song at sunrise, what it means when a mandrill yawns, and other details about the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 REDPutnam, James.
Summary: Presents a look at pyramids around the world, including those in Egypt, Sudan, and Central America. The Pyramids at Giza in Egypt have stood for over 4,500 years, and the amazing feat of their construction is shrouded in mystery. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them. Discover what archeological...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: New York 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 PUTGravett, Christopher
Summary: "Discover the medieval world of castles -- how they were built and what life was like inside them"--from cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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Summary: "Discover life in the tropical rain forest -- from the exotic birds in the tree tops to the millions of insects on the forest floor"--from cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 574.5 GREWilkinson, Philip
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1995
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Summary: Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1993
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 972 BAQClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. Offers guidance on dog care and training.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 599.74 CLUParker, Steve.
Summary: Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 537 PARMargeson, Susan M.
Summary: Who Were the Vikings? Discovering New Lands, At Home, Runes & Picture Stones, are among the chapters in this book. The format is appealing with many captioned illustrations surrounding the text. The sections on Viking ships, warriors, weapons, & explorations will serve as good background information for reports. Index. Part of the Eyewitness series. Full-color photos. Viking presents an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 948 MARAdams, Simon
Summary: Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 ADABridgman, Roger Francis
Summary: Discusses robots and their history, explaining the tasks robots are designed to do, such as perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, and work as museum tour guides.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 629.892 BRIGrau, Andrée.
Summary: Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc. 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 792.8 GRAGravett, Christopher
Summary: "Discover the medieval world of castles -- how they were built and what life was like inside them"--from cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623 GRAClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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Summary: A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1990
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 937 JAMAyo, Yvonne.
Summary: Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs, skills, and crafts of the peoples of this ancient continent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 960 AYOClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub 2004
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Summary: Highlights various explorers and their discoveries.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 910 MATPhilip, Neil.
Summary: Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 291.13 PHITaylor, Barbara
Summary: "Discover the frozen beauty of the Polar regions and the remarkable flora and fauna that survive in these hostile conditions"--from cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1995