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Pompeii

by Platt, Richard & Cappon, Manuela

Recreates Roman life and the rise and fall of a great empire by tracing the history of a typical house in Pompeii as it thrives in this expanding new city unti...

Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age

by Arnold, Caroline & Clarion,

Examines the fossil bones of gigantic reptiles, such as the plesiosaurs and mosasaurs, from around the world to provide a comprehensive look at the life of the...

The Cod's Tale

by Kurlansky, Mark

Picture book based on the critically acclaimed best-seller Cod: a biography of the fish that changed the world. Unique look at 1000 yrs of human civilization. ...

Yo-Yos

Tricks to Amaze Your Friends

by Roper, Ingrid & Tiegreen, Alan

With clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illus. for more than thirty tricks, this book can teach anyone to yo like a pro. Illus. 8 yrs+

Bears

by Fertl, Dagmar & Reddy, Michelle & Stoops, Erik D.

Looks at different types of bears from around the world; physical features; habitats; habits; senses, reproduction, self-defence. 9 yrs+

Peacocks

by Berman, Ruth Aronson & Hewett, Richard

Life-cycle of a peacock. 8-10 yrs.

Shy Salamanders

by Souza, D. M.

Introduction to a fascinating amphibian found on every continent except Antarctica. Col. photos, index. 7-11 yrs.

Eye Count

A Book of Counting Puzzles

by Burke, Linda & Bourke, Linda

A guessing game that challenges readers to determine the link between adjoining pages. 6-12 yrs.

Mirrors

Finding Out about the Properties of Light

by Zubrowski, Bernie & Doty, Roy

All kinds of games, sculptures, magical illusions with mirrors & flashlights. 50 experiments. Uses Imperial not Metric measurements. 8-12 yrs.