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Publisher
A360 Media, LLC
Edition
Mount Everest - Exploring One Of The World's Natural Wonders
Language
English
Description
In photographs shot from afar, Mount Everest seems like just a mountain. So why since the dawn of known humanity have so many been fascinated with and, in some cases, obsessed by this particular rock? For the brave it is arguably the toughest physical test—the apex. And while most people never try to conquer it, we all wonder what it would feel like to live the fantasy. On Earth, Everest is as big as it gets. The mountain is only the beginning
...2) Roman Italy
Author
Series
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
c1987
Physical Desc
240 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
4) Whales
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.
Introduces different kinds of whales.
7) Spiders
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
11) Penguins!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins."--
12) Apples
Author
Language
English
Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
13) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Ancient Greece reached its height between 500 and 300 BCE, with its roots extending far back to the distant past. The civilization became the birthplace of democracy, a government run for and by the people. Brilliant Greek thinkers led a booming growth in science, philosophy, and the arts.
16) Giant pandas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"Learn all there is to know about one of the most charismatic mammals around. Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeaks. Giant pandas are energetic climbers and swimmers. In one year, they may eat around 10,000 pounds of bamboo. And people in China have worked together to create protected areas for giant pandas to live peacefully. Discover a detailed introduction...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kubla Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill.(some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus, went on to become governor of Puerto Rico, and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.
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