Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The young engineer book of supertrains The young engineer book of supertrains Jonathan Rutland There was a time, 150 years ago, when all trains were super trains because travelling by train was the fastest means of transport in the world. The fire and smoke of early steam trains made them seem… OL10467021W
The amazing fact book of cars The amazing fact book of cars Jonathan Rutland Depicts twenty-three cars from earliest times to the present, including the Stutz Bearcat, the Auburn Speedster, and the Lotus. OL4652882W
The amazing fact book of ships & boats The amazing fact book of ships & boats Jonathan Rutland Pictures and text describe ships and boats over the centuries. OL4652884W
Take a trip to France Take a trip to France Jonathan Rutland An introduction to typical sights in France and some characteristics of French life. OL4652914W
Take a trip to Israel Take a trip to Israel Jonathan Rutland Briefly describes the land, people, and civilization of Israel. OL4652915W
Take a trip to Spain Take a trip to Spain Jonathan Rutland Spain, a country in southeastern Europe, is described in terms of its geography, people, culture, and economy. OL4652916W
Knights and castles Knights and castles Jonathan Rutland Describes the history, structure, and functions of medieval castles and the equipment and activities of knights in the Middle Ages. OL4652924W
See inside an airport See inside an airport Jonathan Rutland Text and illustrations describe the physical layout, operations, and personnel of a typical large airport. OL4652928W
See Inside an Oil Rig and Tanker See Inside an Oil Rig and Tanker R.J. Unstead,Jonathan Rutland,Jonathan Patrick Rutland,Jonathan Rutland Text and illustrations describe the physical layout, operations, and personnel of a drilling platform or oil rig, production platform, and oil tanker. OL4652929W
See inside a submarine See inside a submarine Jonathan Rutland,Jonathan Rutland Discusses early submarines, how a nuclear submarine works, life on and off duty in a nuclear sub, disasters and rescue operations, and a possible craft of the future. OL4652931W
UFOs UFOs Jonathan Rutland A brief examination in text and illustration of reports of UFO sightings with some possible explanations about the origin and purpose of these mysterious objects. OL4652932W
The violent earth The violent earth Jonathan Rutland Discusses volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, and other destructive forces in nature. Also briefly describes possible ways to harness their energy. OL4652934W
The world of speed The world of speed Jonathan Rutland Examines speed in nature and man's attempts to achieve greater speed on land, water, and in air through the development of increasingly complex machines. OL4652935W
See inside a galleon See inside a galleon Mary Connalty,Michael Trim,Jonathan Rutland,Jonathan Rutland Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially built for warfare. OL4652936W
See inside an ancient Greek town See inside an ancient Greek town Jonathan Rutland Describes the agora, temple, gymnasium, stadium, theater, and homes of a Greek city state and the government, defense, gods, and daily life of the people. OL4652937W
Ships Ships Jonathan Rutland Discusses the history, design, and construction of ships. Includes material on various ships developed, such as steamships, ferries, and hydrofoils. OL4652939W