Challoner, Jack
Summary: Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 ChallCotterell, Arthur.
Summary: Illustrations and text explore the history of Imperial China from its earliest beginnings to the days of the last emperor.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 931 COTLangley, Andrew
Summary: An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 1988
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 940.1 LANTubb, Jonathan N
Summary: Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 220.9 TUBWalker, Richard
Summary: Describes the parts and systems of the human body and discusses how they work.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 612 WALSummary: "Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. The world-famous cuisine is as rich and varied as the glorious landscapes, the wine as renowned and captivating as the art. From the alpine peaks to the Mediterranean beaches, each region has its own robust history and lively culture to inspire visitors. Our updated guide brings France to life, transporting you there like no other travel...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL EUROPESummary: "From the wilds of Kruger National Park, to cosmopolitan Cape Town, to the lush western cape winelands, to the stunning beaches along the Garden Route, this guide leads you straight to the greatest attractions this fascinating and varied country has to offer. Get insider tips on everything from the best shopping, restaurants, and hotels, to outdoor activities such as whale-watching, surfing,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.8 SOUAdams, Simon
Summary: Describes the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to the present, discussing their training, tactics, vehicles, and weapons.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 ADABaquedano, Elizabeth.
Summary: Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1993
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 972 BAQBridgman, Roger Francis
Summary: Discusses robots and their history, explaining the tasks robots are designed to do, such as perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, and work as museum tour guides.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 629.892 BRICopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.892 BRIGrau, Andrée.
Summary: Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc. 2000
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Summary: "Discover the medieval world of castles -- how they were built and what life was like inside them"--from cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 623 GRAGray, Leon
Summary: Explores transportation from ancient times to today.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 388 GRAHarrison, Colin James Oliver.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1993
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 598 HARLaessøe, Thomas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1998
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Summary: Photographs and text depict the habits, diet, and characteristics of several kinds of crocodiles, alligators, turtles, snakes, and lizards.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1991
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.9 LINMasui, Kazuko.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.373 MASMcCarthy, Colin
Summary: Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.9 MCCMoses, Brian
Summary: Describes different eyes and ears in the animal kingdom and how they are used.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR Blue Moses 2000Murdoch, David Hamilton
Summary: Explores the rich cultures of Native Americans -- from the Pueblo-dwellers of the Southwest to the whale hunters of the frozen North.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf in association with the American Museum of Natural History 1995
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 970.004 MURCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 970.004 MURNahum, Andrew.
Summary: A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1990
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Summary: Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 PARParker, Steve.
Summary: Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004
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Summary: Reveals why howler monkeys erupt into song at sunrise, what it means when a mandrill yawns, and other details about the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000