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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 AYOJames, Simon.
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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1990
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 937 JAMKentley, Eric.
Summary: A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1992
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.8 KENCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623.8 KENBaquedano, Elizabeth.
Summary: Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1993
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 972 BAQPutnam, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 PUTPutnam, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New York 2004
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 909 PUTMurdoch, David Hamilton
Summary: A look at the culture of North American Indian tribes focuses on their clothing, pottery, weapons, masks, baskets, and carvings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.00497 MURMurdoch, David Hamilton
Summary: Explores the rich cultures of Native Americans -- from the Pueblo-dwellers of the Southwest to the whale hunters of the frozen North.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf in association with the American Museum of Natural History 1995
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 970.004 MURCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 970.004 MURWilkinson, Philip
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690 WILRedmond, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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Summary: A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1988
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 623.441 BYAClutton-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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 599.74 CLUGreenaway, Theresa
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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 574.5 GREWilkinson, Philip
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1995