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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Helicopters Helicopters Christopher Maynard Discusses the parts, controls, operation, and uses of helicopters. OL14849443W
Kids' New York / Christopher Maynard Kids' New York / Christopher Maynard Christopher Maynard A travel guide that focuses on the major sights of New York and includes color photographs, listings, and key facts. OL14849462W
Planet Earth Planet Earth Christopher Maynard Discusses the history, structure, and atmosphere of earth and, briefly, its plant and animal life. OL14849476W
Revolution Revolution Christopher Maynard Presents in newspaper format facts relating to the French, American, Russian, and Chinese revolutions. OL14849480W
Why do volcanoes erupt? Why do volcanoes erupt? Christopher Maynard Presents information about various aspects of our planet in answer to such questions as "Why do stars twinkle," "Why are there mountains," and "Why do earthquakes happen?" OL14849490W
Amazing animal facts Amazing animal facts Christopher Maynard Provides answers to questions about animals, including "Where do butterflies sleep?" "Is a crayfish a fish?" "When does a fox use a brush?" "Do crocodiles cry?" OL14849496W
Ballet Ballet Christopher Maynard Describes the history and techniques of ballet, how a dancer is trained, and what goes on at a performance and behind the scenes. OL14849498W
Extreme Machines Extreme Machines Christopher Maynard Presents some of the most powerful and unusual vehicles used today, including the dragster, rocket plane, and stretch limo. OL14849502W
Pirates Pirates Christopher Maynard Describes the lives and activities of pirates. OL14849511W
War vehicles War vehicles Christopher Maynard Discusses in question and answer format the various kinds of vehicles used in modern warfare, including motorcycles, trucks, tanks, jeeps, airplanes, and ships. OL14849519W
Why are pineapples prickly? Why are pineapples prickly? Christopher Maynard Presents information about various kinds of foods by answering such questions as: "Why does ice cream melt," "Why is fruit good for me," and "Why do onions make me cry?" OL14849520W
The great ice age The great ice age Christopher Maynard Briefly discusses the effects of the Great Ice Age on the earth's land formations, vegetation, and animals. OL14849524W
Aircraft Aircraft Christopher Maynard Presents the design, performance, and statistics of a variety of high-speed aircraft, including the Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk, and Concorde. OL14849535W
Sharks Sharks Christopher Maynard Presents information on the behavior, reproduction, and conservation of sharks, as well as other facts about these fierce hunters. OL15828189W
Revolution Revolution Christopher Maynard Presents in newspaper format facts relating to the French, American, Russian, and Chinese revolutions. OL15964032W
The story of London The story of London Jacqui Bailey,Christopher Maynard A history of London, describing its origins as a small shabby Roman port on the banks of the River Thames into a huge bustling city. Discusses historical events which have impacted the city such as t… OL21851425W
Pourquoi les volcans entrent en éruption? Pourquoi les volcans entrent en éruption? Christopher Maynard Des réponses simples à des questions élémentaires que se posent les jeunes au sujet des oiseaux, des poissons, des plantes, etc. Chaque thème fait l'objet d'une double page dont la présentation dynam… OL24180322W
Incredible buried treasure Incredible buried treasure Christopher Maynard Looks briefly at treasures from some of the ancient civilisations and at the makeup of some precious stones, metals, and gems. Suggested level: primary. OL24195590W
Dans le jardin Dans le jardin Christopher Maynard Un recueil de cinquante expériences simples, de réalisation facile, démontrant que le parc ou le jardin peut devenir un véritable labo. Apprendre des notions scientifiques élémentaires (botanique, en… OL24821002W
How your body works How your body works Christopher Maynard Where do we breathe?What are muscles made of?Why do we get ill?Packed with fascinating facts, colourful illustrations and diagrams. OL24832203W
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