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3) Tree
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
4) Flag
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Description
A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.
5) Plant
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1989
Description
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
6) Seashore
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1989.
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
Author
Series
Eyewitness books Book 23
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1990.
Description
A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
Author
Series
Eyewitness books Book 22
Publisher
A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1990
Description
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
9) Explorer
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1991
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Description
Highlights various explorers and their discoveries.
10) Invention
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1991
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
11) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1991
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
12) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992.
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Description
Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece.
13) Boat
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992.
Description
A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
14) Film
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1992
Description
A photographic essay explores the history and technology of filmmaking, including how a set is built, how stunts are performed, how special effects are achieved, and how films are edited.
15) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1992
Description
Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.
16) Cowboy
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1993
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.
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