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1) Presidents
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DK Pub
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English
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George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson - James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams - Andrew Jackson - Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler - James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor - Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan - Abraham Lincoln - Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant - Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur - Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley - Theodore Roosevelt - William...
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Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
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English
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"Shells. Coins. Paper bills. Credit cards. Bitcoins. People have used all kinds of objects to buy, sell, or trade. Aren't you curious: what is money? Developed with numismatic curators at the Smithsonian, this fascinating book looks at how people, money, and history intersect, right on up to what's current about currency,"--Amazon.com.
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DK Publishing
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English
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Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and packed with fun facts on fossils, amphibians, sea creatures, woolly mammoths, Neanderthals, insects and more, Dinosaur! will intrigue readers and provide an experience that will redefine natural history for kids.
The lost world of velociraptor, stegosaurus, allosaurus, and other prehistoric monsters come to life as never seen before in Dinosaur!
Packed with photorealistic computer generated...
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DK Publishing
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English
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Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.
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Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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English
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"Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the world around them, featuring floods, hurricanes, volcanoes,...
11) GALAPAGOS
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Warner Home Video
Language
English
Description
Follow marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin as she explores 3,000 feet beneath the ocean, near the Galapagos islands, to collect rare and unusual species for study.
16) Ocean!
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DK Publishing
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English
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"Using 3-D computer illustrations that present a level of detail you simply can't find elsewhere, this book takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet. You will see the fish, invertebrates, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behavior is adapted to deal with a watery habitat. You can discover what survives in the frozen Arctic Ocean, as well as see coral reefs teeming with life....
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DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Provides highly visual coverage of subjects ranging from the solar system and dark matter to black holes and the Apollo moon landings.
"Space: a visual encyclopedia reveals everything you need to know about the universe. Over 800 stunning images combine with illuminating descriptions to transport you to the depths of space. Discover dramatic solar storms, supermassive black holes, and hurtling comets on this dazzling journey through the universe....