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Most people know what a frog looks like on the outside, but what goes on inside its body? With the help of this ingenious book, inquisitive readers will learn all about the internal features of frogs and other amphibians. Colorful diagrams show readers what the insides of animals such as newts, salamanders, and toads look like. Simple labels and captions help readers understand key functions of the different parts of the amphibians' bodies. Vibrant...
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Learn to swing trade stocks using short term price action strategies and a holy grail technique. If you are aspiring to make money from the stock markets in just a few days and you are completely new to this field, or maybe you already have some knowledge, this book focuses and dives straight into the most important aspects of trading the stock market so that you can get up to speed quickly and save your time researching the scattered pieces of information...
4) The Vikings
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The Vikings had a fierce reputation as warriors and raiders. Yet, they were a trading and farming people as well. This well-researched booklets readers visit the Viking world where they'll glimpse life in a Viking town as well as on a long ship, find out about their festivals and feasts, learn about their religion and mythology, and even attend a funeral! A map of the Viking world, from America to the Mediterranean, and stunning artwork and photographs...
5) The Incas
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The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture...
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In the course of just over half, a century, aeronautics and space travel has progressed from one man, Chuck Yeager, breaking the sound barrier in an airplane to building an International Space Station, which has hosted numerous individuals from at least eight different countries. Readers will delight in this high-interest coverage of key missions in the history of spaceflight as the text provides important factual background and recreates the experiences...
7) Warships
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In twelve dioramic scenes,
discover how warships have
changed from the sail and oar
power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.
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From Egyptian mummies hidden for centuries to lost Mayan cities, when ancient discoveries are found, often by accident, they cause great excitement and provided a glimpse into history. This gorgeously illustrated compilation of some of history's most enthralling discoveries draws readers into a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure. In lavish color and inky shadows, readers pursue a thrilling trail of investigation that leads to stunning discoveries-from...
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Fascination with ancient Egypt hasn't diminished even though 2,000 years have passed since Cleopatra's tragic concluding reign. The amazing and vibrant Egyptians were intelligent enough to build the pyramids, dedicated to their gods enough to mummify bodies, and skilled enough to leave behind the precious artifacts and artwork that tell us of their legacy. In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and...
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Civilization today owes much to the ancient Greeks. Greek philosophers, inventors, and mathematicians made contributions to their fields that we still recognize and utilize. This comprehensive but accessible volume offers a wealth of information about the ancient Greeks, including what their homes looked like, how they practiced their religion, what happened when they waged war, and what their theater and sports were like. Both colorful, original...
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Ten exciting stories feature dangerous voyages of famous explorers traveling on the high seas in search of fame and fortune. Feature boxes and maps add additional details and help readers better understand the explorers' journey and the time period in which the expedition took place.
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Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their dangerous jungle adventures. Stories include: Gonzalo Pizarro's search for the city of El Dorado, Mary Kingsley's fall into a pit of stakes, Percy Fawcett and the lost city of Z, Henry Walter Bates' adventure in the Amazon, and Captain Barth Blake's search for Inca gold in the Amazon. Simple maps and feature boxes add additional details and help readers better understand the time period in which...
13) Dinosaurs
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Fossils no more, dinosaurs are brought back to life to challenge each other in epic battles. Dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period to the Jurassic period meet for the first time to test their strength in this high-interest read. Where else will dinosaur enthusiasts have a chance to see their favorite dinosaurs duke it out while learning about the adaptations that make them fierce competitors? This volume features, of course, the T-rex and many other...
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For centuries, people have been puzzled and fascinated by famous mysteries from UFOs and monsters swimming in the dark depths of Loch Ness to huge ape-like creatures and the Bermuda Triangle. Readers will feel the chills and thrills of danger, mystery, and the eternal unknown as they delve into each lavishly illustrated spread that is generously packed with intriguing history, theories, evidence, and educated speculation. This book allows readers...
15) Combat Planes
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From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.
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An exciting collection of true stories about shipwrecks and nautical disasters, this dramatically illustrated book relates tales of the sinking and salvage of the Titanic and nine other ships from throughout history. Each chapter provides a wealth of background information and fascinating photographs of the important artifacts recovered from these wrecks. Many of the ship excavations described are marvels of engineering and true treasures of maritime...
19) Tanks
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"Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite tanks. From light tanks to main battle tanks, discover the awesome power of some of the world's most amazing armored machines"--P. [4] of cover.
20) Trucks
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Introduces different types of trucks, including a cement mixer, a mobile crane, a garbage truck, a street sweeper, and a tow truck; details their parts; and reveals what they are like inside.