Eyewitness books
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2) Football
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.
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Life
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Media & communications
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Africa
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Archeology
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7) Bible lands
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A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
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.
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Boat
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Book
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10) Building
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1995.
Language
English
Description
Describes the art and technique of how things are built, from mud huts to city skyscrapers.
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Civil War
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12) Costume
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Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
13) Cowboy
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Series
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Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys from around the world.
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Desert
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Dinosaur
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey. Get a bird's eye view of the amazing world of raptors--from the majestic falcon, hawk and eagle to the stealthy owl and the formidable vulture. This fascinating overview examines the development, anatomy, mating, and nesting habits of birds of prey as well as their techniques for stalking, catching, and killing their quarry. Also discussed is the importance...
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Electronics
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Elephant
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Epidemic
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Farm
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Film
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Flag
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Force & motion
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Gorilla, monkey & ape
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Goya
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Impressionism
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Knight
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Light
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Manet
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Monet
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Mythology
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Perspective
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Prehistoric life
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Renaissance
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35) Shell
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
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.
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Spy
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Super Bowl
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Technology
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Time & space
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40) Train
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
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Van Gogh
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Watercolor
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Witches & magic-makers
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Everest
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Rain forest
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Rescue
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Judaism
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Submarine
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49) Ancient Greece
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece. This look at the culture that most influenced Western society tells how the Greeks made war and worshiped their gods, and examines their legacy of science, medicine, philosophy and art. "While there are other titles that share the focus, age level, and general coverage of this volume, it's hard to beat the attractiveness of the layout and the beauty of the illustrations found here. This...
50) Ancient Rome
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Language
English
Description
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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Arms & armor
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52) Astronomy
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Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of astronomy, identitifies important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
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Cat
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55) Crystal and gem
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
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Dog
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Eyewitness dinosaur
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Future
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Horse
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Insect
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Jungle
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Mammal
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Mars
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Medieval life
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Mummy
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67) Music
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Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.
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Photography
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Pirate
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Pyramid
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Robot
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Rocks & minerals
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74) Seashore
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
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Shark
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76) Skeleton
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Discover the structure and workings of skeletons - both human and animal - in fascinating close-up.
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Titanic
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78) Weather
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
79) Whale
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
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World Series
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81) World War II
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
World War II was one of the most destructive episodes in human history. Never before, or since, has the world witnessed such widespread bloodshed. Beginning with the events that led to its outbreak, World War II goes on to introduce the main leaders and highlight the decisive moments. From Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the Atlantic to fighting in Russia and in the desert, outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of the tragedies...
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American Revolution
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83) Amphibian
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
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Ancient China
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Aztec, Inca & Maya
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Baseball
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Basketball
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88) Car
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.
89) Chemistry
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
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Crime & detection
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91) Dance
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
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Early humans
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Earth
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Ecology
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Electricity
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Explorer
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Eyewitness mythology
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Eyewitness NASCAR
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Eyewitness religion
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100) Fish
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Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.
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Food
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102) Invention
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
103) Islam
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
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North American Indian
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Olympics
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Pond & river
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Shipwreck
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110) Tree
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
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Vietnam War
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Wild West
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Christianity
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Da Vinci and his times
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Eyewitness great scientists
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Eyewitness Mesopotamia
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Oil
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118) Bird
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Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1988.
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.
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Presidents
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Vote
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Battle
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Evolution
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Moon
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Soldier
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125) Space exploration
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Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.
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Universe
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Viking
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Water
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Baseball
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Chicago
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Dinosaur
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Economy
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Endangered animals
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Soccer
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Treasure
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City
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Computer
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Flight
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Pond and river
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Predator
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Science
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Boy Scouts of America
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Butterfly & moth
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144) Energy
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
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Eyewitness animal
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Religion
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Reptile
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148) Transportation
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Explores transportation from ancient times to today.
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Ancient civilizations
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Human body
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151) Volcano & earthquake
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explain the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes and examine specific occurrences throughout history.
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Wonders of the world
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Animal
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Natural disasters
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Eagles & birds of prey
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Judaism
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Eyewitness fossil
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Ancient Egypt
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