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Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
2) First ladies
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Profiles and photographs reveal the impact that the presidents' wives had on the suffrage movement, prohibition, civil rights, equality, and war and peace.
4) Presidents
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"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
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"From the Smithsonian Institution, the real story of the American table in a collection of snapshots, stories, and recipes from the pre-colonial era through today, including the people and events that have often been left out. In this exploration of the American table, the Smithsonian Institution presents a fresh look at what and how we've fed ourselves, for sustenance and for pleasure, through the lens of location, immigration, ingenuity, innovation,...
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"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...
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"World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding...
12) Lightning
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Photographs and text explore the natural phenomenon of lightning.
14) Dogs
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Provides a basic introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of dogs.
15) Civil War
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"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated, "--Page 4 of cover.
17) Bug hunter
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Explore the world of bugs through hands-on insect activities. "Bug Hunter" includes more than 30 fun activities that you can do to learn more about bugs. Enter the kingdom of the creepy crawlies, and learn about everything from beetles to bees to spiders to scorpions. Identify bugs of all kinds, and learn to study insects in their natural habitats. You can even raise your own caterpillars with the step-by-step instructions you'll find in "Bug Hunter"...
18) Ankylosaurus
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"Introduces young readers to Ankylosaurus, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle"--
19) Velociraptor
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"Introduces young readers to Velociraptor, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--
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La mayoría de la gente no ha oído hablar de las panteras nebulosas. Estos parientes lejanos de leones, tigres y panteras son muy tímidos. Este estudio los convierte en un desafío para el personal y los científicos del zoológico. Descubra qué hace que las panteras nebulosas sean tan especiales y por qué necesitan nuestra ayuda.