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82) Ancient Greece
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Language
English
Description
"Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the glory of ancient Greece in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of what classical Greece was like. Children will be mesmerized by striking photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artefacts to help understand what life was like at this...
83) Libya
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Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, economy, culture, people, and relition of the North African country of Libya.
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Language
English
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African elephants are the largest living land animals. Here is information about the trunks, tusks, skin, ears, eyes, and teeth of these magnificent creatures. How African elephants are threatened is explained, as well as what is being done to help protect them.
86) Thailand
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Language
English
Description
Full-color photographs and maps describe the people, geography, and culture of Thailand.
Author
Publisher
Central Vermont Public Service
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of how Meeri Zetterstorm of Georgia, Vermont, helped protect a pair of ospreys by urging Central Vermont Public Service and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife to install nesting platforms and buffer zones at Lake Arrowhead.
89) Denmark
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Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, plants and animals, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Denmark.
91) The blue whale
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
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Description
"The is a gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book about the blue whale. It is full of relatable facts from every day life that help to make the size and habits of the blue whale easily comprehensible and engaging."--
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English
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Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...
94) Locomotive
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Language
English
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Description
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and families are traveling together, riding America's brand new transcontinental railroad. The story comes alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails,...
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English
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"This book has been adapted from the original e-book, Owen and Mzee, which was first launched on the WNBC New York Five O'Clock News as part of the Tribeca Film Festival"--T.p. verso.The true story of a hippopotamus orphaned by the December, 2004 tsunami and his friendship with a giant Aldabra tortoise. Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Nominee, 2007-2008. Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award collection--look for DCF spine label.
98) Shipwreck at the bottom of the world: the extraordinary true story of Shackleton and the Endurance
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Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when, after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, their ship, Endurance, was finally crushed, forcing Shackleton and his men to make a very long and perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inhabited land."
99) Bird
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Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
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