Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Animal handler Animal handler Alix Wood Describes the various careers and activities of animal handlers. OL17846972W
Drone operator Drone operator Alix Wood Learn about drone operators and where they are working. OL17881296W
Witch trials Witch trials Alix Wood From a modern perspective, it seems incredible that people were once executed for practicing witchcraft. Yet, in medieval Europe and colonial America, more than 12,000 lost their lives this way. The … OL17885605W
You can do yoga You can do yoga Alix Wood Presents information about yoga, including meditation, breathing, exercises, and poses. OL17907105W
Mummification Mummification Alix Wood Explains the customs of mummification in Egypt. OL20637667W
Body snatching Body snatching Alix Wood Examines religious, economic, scientific, and political motives for body snatching and grave robbing. OL20900312W
Aikido Aikido Alix Wood Presents information about Aikido, including its history, equipment, safety, and technique. OL20900694W
Junk sculpture Junk sculpture Alix Wood Is it Art? is a series of books focusing on exciting contemporary art forms. From graffiti to junk sculptures and from urban street art to installations, Is it Art? offers young readers examples from… OL21182373W
Judo Judo Alix Wood Judo is a modern martial art and also part of the summer Olympics. Learn that the most prominent feature of Judo is the competitive element; also learn basic moves, proper attire, and safety guidelin… OL21192377W
Body bugs Body bugs Alix Wood Profiles some of the creatures that live on the human body, including ticks, horseflies, and tapeworms. OL21447651W
Ugly creatures under water Ugly creatures under water Alix Wood Profiles some of the ugliest creatures living in the sea, including the red-lipped batfish, the hammerhead shark, and the vampire squid. OL22058309W
You can be an ice-skater You can be an ice-skater Alix Wood "The Olympics are full of skating sports! Graceful figure skaters impress with jumps, speed skaters zoom around the icy track, and hockey players turn on a dime to chase down the puck. Readers will e… OL22644847W
You can be a swimmer You can be a swimmer Alix Wood Presents information about swimming, including how the arms and legs move and how to breathe while moving through the water. OL23339419W
Albrecht Dürer Albrecht Dürer Alix Wood Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. Learn all about this incredible artist, his biography, and see his artworks in colorful images. OL26435406W