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22) Whales
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1981
Description
Discusses the characteristics, habits, and specific features of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
23) The sun
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1982
Description
Discusses the formation, composition, and movement of the sun and explains the importance of this star to life on Earth.
24) Footbagging
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
Description
Introduces the various games played with a footbag, including instructions in basic moves and kicks, tips on strategy, and a guide to clubs and competitions.
26) World War II
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1981
Description
Spotlights the important events and people of World War II.
27) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1984.
Description
An account of life in ancient Rome, from its founding through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire, including its history, art, and important people.
30) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1984]
Description
Provides a history of ancient Greece, describing the people, their myths, art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and daily life.
32) Divorce
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1979
Description
Discusses the causes and procedures of divorce, the changes it brings to family life, and its effects on children.
33) Egyptian tombs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
Description
Discusses the design, purpose, and excavation of the pyramids of ancient Egypt, the Egyptians' beliefs about death, how mummies were made, and some legends about the pyramids.
34) Mountain biking
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1997
Description
Describes the history, equipment, safety tips, and competitive riding of mountain bikes.
35) Dinosaur dinners
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1991
Description
Examines the eating habits of a variety of dinosaurs as well as their ability to adapt to their environment.
36) Working dogs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1979
Description
Describes the selection, training, and accomplishments of various breeds of working dogs.
37) The lost colony
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1972.
Description
Traces the events leading to the settling of the first English colony in America and speculates on the reasons for its disappearance.
39) Planet earth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1982
Description
Describes the planet Earth as it exists today, explaining how it came into being and how it has evolved through the interplay of air, water, rock, and living things.
40) Diabetes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1980
Description
Explains the nature of diabetes, its causes, complications, and how to live comfortably with the disease.