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Author
Publisher
Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively on destroyers and frigates. The opening section both explains the rationale behind the technological development of destroyers and frigates and illustrates the varied manner of their use. Three major country-by-country sections then deal with, firstly, the destroyer in its formative years up until the end of World War I, and secondly, its classic phase and transformation into a specialist anti-aircraft...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each...
5) Océanos
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Los océanos ocupan el 70% de la superficie del planeta y albergan un millón de especies, incluyendo algunas de las más extraordinarias. Esta enciclopedia para niños en español te las muestra con un detalle sorprendente mediante inéditas imágenes computerizadas y en 3D. Los océanos están de plena actualidad, gracias a su papel en el cambio climático, el Día Mundial de los Océanos y eventos mediáticos como las series de la BBC Planeta azul....
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
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate - inspiring younger readers to think about their own place in the world. With superb artwork,...
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users worldwide. This guide goes in depth to cover challenges never before collected in one book, perfect for casual gamers or hardcore players looking to take their game to the next level. With 200+ color illustrations throughout the text and an exciting and dynamic design, this is a true collector's item that every Minecraft fan must own. This book's format and design are similar to our popular Ultimate...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
The Cat Encyclopedia is a cat compendium with all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds, from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee, and includes information on caring for your own cat. This book explores the cat's place in cultures and includes famous cats in art and literature.
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"--
Publisher
World Book, a Scott Fetzer company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index"--
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Combining serious and meticulously researched fact with entertaining and witty commentary, it has been deemed unique by chefs and reviewers around the globe. It contains both a comprehensive catalogue of food stuffs--biscuits named after battles and divas; body parts from toe to cerebellum; breads from Asia to the Mediterranean--and a richly allusive account of the culture of food, whether expressed in literature and cookery books, or as dishes peculiar...
Series
Publisher
DK, parte de Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Junto con la oruga muy hambrienta, los más pequeños viajarán alrededor del mundo, explorando los continentes y descubriendo curiosidades y datos sorprendentes sobre temas diferentes: dónde viven sus animales preferidos, cómo eran los dinosaurios, cómo vivian nuestros ancestros en la antigüedad, cómo crecen las plantas, cómo funciona el cuerpo humano, cómo viaja la luz y el sonido, cuántos planetas hay en nuestro sistema solar... ¡Todo...
Author
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...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book features fascinating information on all the major types of dinosaur as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Dinosaur reconstructions and the latest fossil finds bring back to life the bone-crunching teeth of the Tyrannosaurus rex, the astonishingly large body of the Argentinosaurus, and the plane-sized wings of the soaring Hatzegopteryx. Each page reveals new facts from the latest paleontological...
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Presents inventions that people use every day. This volume covers the aerosol can, airconditioner, airplane, antibiotics, antivenoms, aspirin, baby car sear, ballpoint pen, BAND-AID, battery, bicycle, bills, Braille, and breakfast cereal.
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