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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 literatureKentley, 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 KENGravett, 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 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 AYOGravett, 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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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623 GRAStanchak, John E.
Summary: Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the South, and the aftermath.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.7 STAAdams, Simon
Summary: Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 ADAMurray, 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 MURBrookfield, Karen.
Summary: Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 002 BROPutnam, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 PUTPutnam, James.
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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.
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 REDGreenaway, 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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690 WILBaquedano, 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 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.
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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 CLUClutton-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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.74428 CLUJames, 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 JAMClutton-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.
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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.
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1995
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 508.311 TAYWilkinson, 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 WILParker, Steve.
Summary: Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000