Challoner, Jack
Summary: Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 ChallCotterell, Arthur.
Summary: Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 931 COTLangley, Andrew
Summary: An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 1988
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Summary: Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 220.9 TUBWalker, Richard
Summary: Describes the parts and systems of the human body and discusses how they work.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 612 WALSummary: Whether you want to view the ever-changing street art on Rue Dňoyezor, venture to opulent Versailles or learn to cook from the masters at La Cuisine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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Summary: Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 784 ARDArthur, Alex.
Summary: Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1989
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 594 ARTClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.74428 CLUCoiley, John.
Summary: Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1992
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 625.1 COICotterell, Arthur.
Summary: The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 931 COTDubowski, Mark.
Summary: Describes, in easy-to-read text, the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world's largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JBR BLUE 910.916 DUBGravett, Christopher.
Summary: Discusses the age of knighthood, covering such aspects as arms, armor, training, ceremonies, tournaments, the code of chivalry, and the Crusades.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1993
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 940.1 GRAHarrison, Colin James Oliver.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598 HARJames, 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.
Format: text
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.
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 KENMacQuity, Miranda.
Summary: The natural history, behavior and secret lives of sharks.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 1997
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: 597. MACQUMills, Dick.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1993
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 639.3 MILMound, L. A. (Laurence Alfred)
Summary: Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MOUMurray, Stuart
Summary: A visual guide, accompanied by text, to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 MURPlatt, Richard.
Summary: "Discover the world of pirates -- from the bloodthirsty Viking raiders to the cutthroat buccanners of the Spanish Main"--from cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1994
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Summary: Introduces stinging plants, poisonous plants, and plants that eat animals.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: 581.6 PLACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE PLAWoodward, John
Summary: "Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021