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DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalog introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs, and scent hounds. Every entry includes glorious photographs and fact-packed...
3) Elements
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Find out about all 118 elements, the building blocks of matter that make up our entire universe, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia"--
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star...
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English
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Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in...
6) Universo
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Universo lleva a los jóvenes lectores a un viaje extraordinario utilizando modelos 3D generados por ordenador para explorar y explicar los objetos más extraordinarios del universo y mostrar cada uno de ellos con un detalle nunca visto. Adéntrate al núcleo explosivo de una gigante roja. Descubre los maravillosos planetas y lunas que forman nuestro Sistema Solar. Explora el interior de una nave espacial y examina trajes y estaciones espaciales para...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Very important people need to know all about the amazing human body. This book has it covered, from our hair to our toes, and everything in between. Read hundreds of incredible facts about how our bodies work. Learn about bones, blood, brains, and marvelous medical moments. Discover how eating, sleeping, and playing can make you fit and strong... and much, much more." --
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enciclopedia increíblemente detallada que te guiará a conocer desde la naturaleza a la tecnología que nos rodea, con ilustraciones llamativas que muestran en todo detalle qué hay dentro de los objetos y los edificios. Conocerás cómo funcionan muchas cosas muy de cerca. Explorarás temas diversos: el cuerpo humano, las ciudades, la industria, el universo, el sueño, la cocina, el sistema de alcantarillado, los parques eólicos, las esporas de...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of our lives"--
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"The encyclopedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. Adults cleared their shelves in the belief that everything that was explainable was now effortlessly...
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"Brimming with intelligence and personality, a vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made - a must read for word mavens. Have you ever tried to define the word "is?" Do you have strong feelings about the word (and, yes, it is a word) "irregardless?" Did you know that OMG was first used in 1917, in a letter to Winston Churchill? These are the questions that keep lexicographers up at night. While most of us might take dictionaries for...
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Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
The revolutionary series Anatomy of Exercise includes eight specialized titles that followed the first title, Anatomy of Exercise, each focusing on a specific sport or exercise program. Since the release of the first book, the titles in this innovative series have sold 250,000 copies in North America. Compiling content from all nine titles, Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy enables the reader to tailor a personalized and professional program that...
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English
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"The Dictionary of Lost Words is a work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of some well-known historical figures, are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Before the lost word, there was another. It arrived at the Scriptorium in a second-hand envelope, the old address crossed out and Dr Murray, Sunnyside, Oxford, written in its place. It was Da's job to open the post and...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This super-stuffed compendium of interesting items from science, pop culture, history, and beyond, is perfect for kids who know the name of every single dinosaur or want to understand exactly how Pokemon Go works. It's a book for grammar gurus, music geeks, and history buffs-- in short, it's a book for nerds."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Viaja atrás en el tiempo y descubre las criaturas más grandes, rápidas y extrañas qu han existido jamás. Date u chapuzón con un plesiosaurio del tamaño de un autobús, corre junto a un dinosaurio más rápido qu un caballo al galope y vigila al gran felino de dientes largos como dagas. Prepárate para descubrir más de 40 increíbles animales prehistóricos que cobran vida gracias a la recreación de las imágenes generadas por ordenador."--
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Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
If you are thinking about adopting a cat, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cats. will help you choose the right kind of cat for your family and then learn how to properly care for it based on its breed. Breed standards are given as well as care boxes for at-a-glance tips for each breed, which include Persian, Maine Coon, Siamese, Abyssinian, Russian Blue, Tonkinese, and Burmese. An introductory section covers the history of cats over the millennia,...
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