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1) Bible lands
Author
Series
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.
2) Boat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
5) Farm
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs depict different aspects of farming through the ages including the equipment, domestic animals, crops, and the future of farming.
7) Dance
Author
Series
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.
8) Book
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
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.
10) Epidemic
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.
11) Flag
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms.
12) Sports
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
13) Shakespeare
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and work of William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
15) Judaism
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Find out what kosher food is and what special foods are eaten on holy days. See traditional items used in Jewish festivals, from the menorah to dreidels. Discover what life was like for Jewish people throughout history.
16) Texas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the state of Texas, its history, and famous people.
17) Seashore
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
18) Ancient China
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the civilization and history of ancient China.
19) Early humans
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
20) Human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Explore your incredible body, inside and out. From skeleton to skin, muscles to microscopic cells, discover how your body systems work together to keep you alive and well."--
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