David Christian
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English
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"The future is uncertain, a bit spooky, possibly dangerous, maybe wonderful. We cope with this never-ending uncertainty by telling stories about the future, future stories. How do we construct those stories? Where is the future, the place where we set those stories? Can we trust our future stories? And what sort of futures do they show us? This book is about future stories and future thinking, about how we prepare for the future. Think of it as a...
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English
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"An introduction to a new way of looking at history, from a perspective that stretches from the beginning of time to the present day, Maps of Time is world history on an unprecedented scale. Beginning with the Big Bang, David Christian views the interaction of the natural world with the more recent arrivals in flora and fauna, including human beings. Cosmology, geology, archeology, and population and environmental studies - all figure in David Christian's...
6) Ambulances
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English
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"A basic introduction to ambulances. Simple text and full color photographs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
7) Snowplows
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English
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to Snowplows. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. "--Provided by publisher.
8) Tiger snakes
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tiger snakes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
9) Bull snakes
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bull snakes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
10) Adders
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to adders. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
11) Kraits
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to kraits. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
12) Big rigs
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English
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to big rigs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
13) Bucket trucks
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English
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to bucket trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
14) Diggers
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English
Formats
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to diggers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
16) Cranes
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English
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to cranes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
17) Wheel loaders
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English
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to wheel loaders. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Scrapers
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English
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to scrapers. Developed by literary experts for students in kindergarten through grade 3"--Provided by publisher.
20) Triple H
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English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Triple H. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--