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Atlas of Endangered Animals by Radek Maly; Pavel Dvorsky (Illustrator); Pavla Dvorska (Illustrator)
Category: Animals & Nature | Series: Large Encyclopedias of Animals Ser.
This book provides both a wake-up call and hope. If we behave responsibly toward nature, these species can still be saved. We are born, we live, we die, and we loot our planet. We pollute it, mine it, cut down forests, and transform them into arable land. We pump out groundwater as well as raw mater ...Show more
Atlas of Extinct Animals by Radek Maly
Category: Childrens | Series: Large Encyclopedias of Animals Ser.
The first book in this series presents animals that once walked the Earth, but have vanished due to the actions of humankind. In this book, award-winning poet Radek Malý tells the stories of fortyone extinct species and studies the causes of their sad demise. The large-formatAtlas of Extinct Animals ...Show more
DK Dinosaur! by DK; Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)
Category: Children's | Series: Knowledge Encyclopedias Ser.
Are you curious about fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric life? Then dig into this stunning children's encyclopedia. This fully revised edition of Dinosaur is loaded with fascinating facts. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large killer claws on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-neck ...Show more
Definitive Guide to Music Types and Styles - New and Expanded Edition by Paul Noyer (Contribution by); Ian Anderson (Contribution by); Geoff Brown (Contribution by); Richard Buskin (Contribution by); Paul Kingsbury (Contribution by); George Martin (Contribution by); Chrissie Murray (Contribution by); Michael Paoletta (Contribution by); Stanley Sadie (Contribution by); Philip Vleck (Contribution by); John Wilson (Contribution by)
Category: Music | Series: Definitive Encyclopedias Ser.
The Guide to Music Types & Styles is an essential reference guide for all music fans. Written by a distinguished team of music journalists, musicologists and musicians, it offers up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible introductions to Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Country, Classical, Electronic, ...Show more
Definitive Jazz and Blues Encyclopedia - New and Expanded Edition by Howard Mandel (Consultant Editor)
Category: Music | Series: Definitive Encyclopedias Ser.
The Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nin ...Show more
Definitive Opera Encyclopedia by Stanley Sadie (General Editor); Philip Langridge (Foreword by)
Category: Performing Arts | Series: Definitive Encyclopedias Ser.
Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the gr ...Show more
Dinosaur! by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Category: Education | Series: Knowledge Encyclopedias Ser.
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, ...Show more
Dogs by Sarah Phillips
Category: Education | Series: Mini Encyclopedias Ser.
The Mini Encyclopedias are an exciting new range of first reference books for young children that s packed with interesting facts and beautiful photography. Using dramatic photography, simple text and annotated diagrams, these books will fascinate and engage children as they learn about their favorite t ...Show more
Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece by Jane Chisholm; Lisa Miles; Struan Reid
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Encyclopedias Ser.
This is a far-reaching history of ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians.
Encyclopedia of Animals for Young Readers - For Young Readers by Tomas Tuma
Category: Childrens | Series: Encyclopedias for Young Readers Ser.
Learn how to classify various animals from big-sized illustrations! Vast numbers of animals live here on Earth, from tiny insects to large mammals. The animal world is varied and quite interesting. This encyclopedia will introduce you to several hundreds of the best known and most interesting animals o ...Show more
Encyclopedia of Birds: for Young Readers by Tomas Tuma
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Encyclopedias for Young Readers Ser.
Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various birds from big-sized illustrations!We all know that there are many birds up in the sky, but did you know that there is a similarly vast number down here on the ground? The bird kingdom is weird, wonderful, vivid, and fascinating. This encyclopedia will intro ...Show more
Encyclopedia of Plants, Fungi, and Lichens: for Young Readers by Tereza Nemcova
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Encyclopedias for Young Readers Ser.
Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various plants from big-sized illustrations!This planet of ours is teeming with vast numbers of plants, from small flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. With this encyclopedia, you will get to know a few hundred of the best known and most inte ...Show more