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The Rhine
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Michael Pollard |
Traces the course of one of Europe's busiest rivers, the Rhine in Germany, and describes its physical features, history, importance for transportation, and more. |
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Machines
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Merilyn Holme,Michael Pollard |
Includes definitions with illustrative sentences for all sorts of words used to describe machines and how they work. |
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How things work
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Michael Pollard |
Text and detailed illustrations describe how more than 40 modern mechanical inventions work. |
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Making things move
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Michael Pollard |
Describes the development of making things move from the invention of the wheel, to engines, then finally to the present rocket technology. |
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De Mississippi
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Michael Pollard |
Informatie over de rivier in de Verenigde Staten met veel kleurenfoto's. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar. |
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Air, water, and weather
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Michael Pollard |
Discusses the nature of air and water and such aspects of weather as wind, rain, snow, and thunderstorms. |
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The Amazon
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Michael Pollard |
Describes the effects of the world's second longest river on the history, food, economy, transportation, plants, wildlife, and people of the region through which it flows. |
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The Ganges
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Michael Pollard |
Traces the course of this famous river in India and describes its physical features, history, and importance. |
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The Nile
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Michael Pollard |
Traces the course of this famous African river and describes its physical features, history, and importance. |
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Train technology
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Michael Pollard |
Surveys the development of railroads from the 1830's to the present, discussing such topics as diesels, locomotives, freight and passenger service, high speed trains, and subways. |
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Absolute rulers
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Michael Pollard |
Presents brief biographies of nineteen absolute rulers, from Charlemagne to Idi Amin. |
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From cycle to spaceship
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Michael Pollard |
Surveys the diverse forms of transport that have been developed since the invention of the wheel, including the bicycle, jet plane, high-speed train, and automobile, and explains the forces at work i… |
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How things work
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Michael Pollard |
Text and detailed illustrations describe how more than 40 modern mechanical inventions work. |
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Empire builders
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Michael Pollard |
Describes some of the first civilizations and their rulers, from Sargon of Akkad to the last Aztec emperor. |
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Maria Montessori
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Michael Pollard |
The biography of the first woman doctor in Italy who developed an innovative method of educating young children that has gained wide acceptance throughout the world. |
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Thinkers
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Michael Pollard |
Biographical capsules of significant individuals who have influenced the world of ideas, from Plato to Nelson Mandela. |
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