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: "Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary figures at the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic Zakynthos bay, or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's throne, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Greek Islands have to offer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Whether you want to visit the iconic Empire State Building, take a leisurely stroll through Central Park, or sample the sublime cocktails in East Village, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that New York City has to offer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 002 BROBurnie, David.
Summary: A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1992
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 535 BURCarwardine, Mark.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.5 CARClarke, Barry.
Summary: Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: A.A. Knopf 1993
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 597.6 BARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.6 CLACrampton, W. G. (William G.)
Summary: Displays the many shapes, sizes and colors of flags and banners the world over and explores the history, meaning, and uses of different types of flags.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.92 CRADonkin, Andrew.
Summary: Profiles notable Olympic athletes who overcame the odds to win gold medals, including Jesse Owens, Shelley Mann, and Kerri Strug.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE DONGriffey, Harriet.
Summary: Describes natural disasters which have occurred in various places throughout the world including the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the Yellow River flood in 1887, and the Australian bush fires in 1983.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature GriffeyCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE GRIHayden, Kate.
Summary: Lucy, Alice, and Jack are getting ready for the horse show. Whose horse will win? Find out what happens when the big day arrives!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Pub. 2001
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE HAYLaessøe, Thomas.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 579.6 LAEMargeson, Susan M.
Summary: Who Were the Vikings? Discovering New Lands, At Home, Runes & Picture Stones, are among the chapters in this book. The format is appealing with many captioned illustrations surrounding the text. The sections on Viking ships, warriors, weapons, & explorations will serve as good background information for reports. Index. Part of the Eyewitness series. Full-color photos. Viking presents an...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 948 MARMcIntosh, Jane.
Summary: "Discover the extraordinary world of archeology--and the fascinating techniques used to piece together civilizations of the past"--from cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 MCIMurdoch, David Hamilton
Summary: A look at the culture of North American Indian tribes focuses on their clothing, pottery, weapons, masks, baskets, and carvings.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.00497 MURParker, Steve.
Summary: Looks at the history of medicine, covering medicinal plants, germ theory, public health, fads, modern drugs, alternative treatments, surgery, and artificial parts.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 610 PARPutnam, James.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 909 PUTWallace, Karen.
Summary: Explains the behavior and lives of bees, discussing how they collect nectar from flowers, care for their eggs and queen bee, and communicate with each other.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999