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At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, get clued up on the science behind it and the ways in which it's changing. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be. Discover what the weather was like when the Earth was born and what it could be like in the future. Find out how weather is predicted and the inventions that harness its power.
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"Discover 2,000 words and definitions to build vocabulary and spelling skills. Packed with colorful photographs that make learning new word meanings simple and fun. Explore easy-to-navigate sections filled with extra features such as useful phrases and opposites. Supports language learning for ages 7 and up."--Page [4] of cover.
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Aircraft chronicles the dramatic story of manned flight in stunning visual detail. With more than 800 iconic aircraft, trailblazing engines, famous manufacturers, and the people and technology behind the world's most advanced flying machines, this is the ultimate guide to the amazing history of aviation.
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"Discover the world of cats in this guide to our favorite fluffy friends. Find out what meowing and purring really mean. Then learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy with lots of cat care tips. There are more than 40 breeds to meet, from fluffy Persians to silky Bengals. Which one would you choose?" -- Back cover.
50) Shakespeare
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Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
51) Ask a bug
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Presents in question-and-answer format information and trivia about insects, including if all bees make honey, why spiders don't stick to their webs, and the best insect disguises.
52) The Bible book
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Presents a comprehensive introduction to the stories, events, and teachings of one hundred major passages of the Old and New Testaments, explaining their theological significance while offering profiles of important figures and locations.
53) China
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Includes illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks, street-by-street guides, information on popular sights, and a traveler's guide with tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, and entertainment.
55) Ask a Dinosaur
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Presents, in question-and-answer format, information and trivia about dinosaurs, including which dinosaurs were the deadliest, how well dinosaurs could swim, and if they can be brought back to life.
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"¿Cómo se diagnostican las enfermadades? ¿Qué es el cáncer ¿Por qué algunas pandemias son tan mortíferas? Este libro responde estas y otras muchas preguntas, explorando y explicando los logros y hallazghos que han configurado nuestra visión moderna de la medicina y nos ayudan a proteger y promover nuestra salud. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la medicina desbroza la jerga científica y ofrece sencillas explicaciones de los hitos más...
58) Human body
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From gooey gastric juices to our amazing brains, and everything in the human body in-between, this book will give kids the knowledge they want about how our bodies work. DK findout! Human Body explains the complex systems like digestion that keep us ticking over, and will satisfy any budding biologist.
60) Early humans
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Text and photographs present a description of early humans: their origins; their tools and weapons; how they hunted and foraged for food; and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.