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Discover the incredible stories and myths behind your favorite animals--whether it's how the koala got its name, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky. Children will pore over the spectacular photographs, including detailed close-ups, and learn fun facts at the same time. Containing more than 100 species, this beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you, and possibly uncover a new favorite...
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etween 1932 and 1953, Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, of Oxford, England, translated four volumes compiled by the renowned Hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, written during the Third Age of Middle Earth, far longer ago than the Celtic, Germanic and Icelandic manuscripts Professor Tolkien was used to deciphering. The result wasThe Hobbit, and readers have never beenthe same since. In 1954, seventeen years after The Hobbit first appeared,...
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"Combining fact, fiction, and hands-on activities, Frightlopedia is an illustrated A-Z collection of some of the worlds most frightening places, scariest stories, and gruesomest creatures, both real and imagined. Discover Borneos Gomantong Cave, where literally millions of bats, cockroaches, spiders, and rats coexist-in pitch darkness. Learn about mythical creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm-and scarily real ones like killer bees, which were accidentally...
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Raise your paws if you love dogs! Over 150 dog breeds are featured in The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids, arranged in the categories recognized by the American Kennel Club- Herding, Hound, Non-Sporting, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Working. Learn all about each breeds background, physical and behavioral traits, training notes, and much more. Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable...
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Contains profiles and photographs of over 550 medicinal plants, discussing their cultivation, therapeutic properties, and uses; provides guidelines for growing, harvesting, and storing medicinal plants; describes the healing traditions of various world cultures; and includes recipes for herbal preparations and self-treatment.
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SPACE (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Encyclopedia of Space is a visual guide for children aged 8+, offering a thorough insight into our universe, astronomy and space exploration. Six fascinating sections reveal the wonders of Space, from dark matter and cosmic rays to star birth and black holes. The Solar System and beyond is explored in great detail, making this a truly comprehensive guide. An information-packed resource for school projects or homework....
78) Famous first facts: A record of first happenings, discoveries and inventions in American history
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Presents more than 9,000 firsts in American history alphabetically by topic.
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"Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft ... meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun experiences, and be taken on a tour to explore every corner of the Overworld. You'll even navigate to the Nether and experience the End dimension, on a thrilling journey to witness all seventy-nine mobs in existence"--
80) Mammals
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Explores the physical characteristics, feeding habits, behaviors, habitats, senses, and adaptations of different types of mammals, including information on sea lions, bats, whales, and bears.