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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Ocean Encyclopedia
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Ocean Encyclopedia
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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisWritten by a team of specialist science authors and consultants.
£21.24
Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Extreme Nature Encyclopedia
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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisProfessor Mike Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Bristol. Specializing in dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, Professor Benton has written and contributed to a large number of titles on these subjects, for both children and adults.
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
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DK Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean
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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, UK, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of non-fiction books for children, including the Kingfisher Space Encyclopaedia.
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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDavid Burnie studied zoology and botany at the University of Bristol, and has worked as a nature reserve ranger and biologist. He has written and contributed to many award-winning books and multimedia titles, and has acted as a consultant and scriptwriter for many natural history programmes. He is an avid birdwatcher, botanist and bughunter.
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Kingfisher Everything You Need to Know
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia
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Hachette Children's Group The Ultimate Ocean Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisThis new and unique encyclopedia is an amazing new visual guide to the planet''s seas and oceans. Using amazing photography and cutting edge CG images, readers can explore every aspect of our oceans, from the submarines that explore them to the vast array of life that lives in them.Discover the plants and animals that exist in every ocean habitat, from the shore to the lowest trenches. You''ll learn about sealife including crustaceans, coral, anenomes, every kind of fish, as well as mammals like sealions, dolphins and orcas, and ocean giants like the Blue Whale.Readers will also be able to see how humans have lived with the ocean for millennia, and how our actions today can doom or save our amazing oceans in the years ahead. This brand new encyclopedia is packed with stunning images that truly bring the wonder and majesty of the world''s oceans to life.
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd The New Sharks and Ocean Life Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary hardback encyclopedia for young readers, packed with astounding facts and full-colour wildlife photography. With profiles on many different types of sharks, plus jellyfish, tropical fish, whales and other amazing sea creatures, this guide is perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed! In-depth information is presented in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers, with detailed fact-boxes summarising the key characteristics of each creature. Covering anatomy, survival instincts, habitats and more, this wonderfully visual encyclopedia is sure to intrigue and amuse children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ocean A Childrens Encyclopedia 2nd Edition
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Arcturus Publishing The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ocean Life
Book SynopsisClaudia Martin is the author of many books and online articles for children and young adults. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs, geography, the natural world and technology. Marc Pattenden is a self-taught illustrator from Lewes, in the UK. He works digitally with the aim of creating colourful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere.
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Welbeck Publishing Group Limited The Ultimate Ocean Encyclopedia
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Basketball Encyclopedia
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Magic Cat Publishing The LifttheFlap Encyclopaedia of Oceans
Book SynopsisLift the flaps to...- Reveal how waves, currents and tides shape our world- Explore a lift-the-flap coral reef- Find out about the fascinating world of fish, from the great white shark to the weedy sea dragon- Discover how life thrives in icy polar oceans- Dive into the deepest, darkest waters on Earth- See inside mega marine animals, including the mighty blue whale- Follow epic migration journeysWith hundreds of facts and fascinating illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to oceans for young readers.More in the Series:Lift-the-flap Encyclopaedia of DinosaursLift-the-flap Encyclopaedia of Earth
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Pan Macmillan Discover Science Oceans and Seas
Book SynopsisMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth, the Solar System and much more.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
Book SynopsisHow do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed photos and lively illustrations introduce this fascinating topic. Also includes links to recommended websites to learn more.
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Pan Macmillan Basher Science Oceans
Book SynopsisDive into the wonders of the world's oceans in this incredible guide to the tides, beaches and creatures that call them home. Basher Science: Oceans is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up the world's oceans and cover almost three-quarters of Earth. Learn how tides are influenced by the Moon and the role of ocean currents in keeping the oceans healthy. Discover the creatures that lurk in the dark ocean depths from the sharp-toothed angler fish to the squishy sea cucumber, and learn more about favourite animals like dolphins, narwhals and penguins.Finally, see the impact that humans are having on the oceans, from scientific expeditions to the dangers of pollution.Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Dan Green to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines.Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly
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Atlantic Books Blowfish's Oceanopedia: 291 Extraordinary Things
Book SynopsisA New Scientist Gift Pick 2017From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom "The Blowfish" Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos and vintage line drawings, Blowfish's Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans and the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit them.Trade ReviewA lively, sumptuous cornucopia of all things oceanic. Who knew a squid could fly, or that hagfish drown their prey in slime? * Jonathan Balcombe, author of What a Fish Knows *A marine marvel... Tom Hird applies his boundless enthusiasm to give us a smorgasbord of bite-sized oceanic and fishy facts. * Brian Clegg, author of The Universe Inside You *Thoroughly entertaining and enlightening. Packed with first-hand experiences and fascinating facts, this is the most accessible encyclopaedia you'll ever read! * Miranda Krestovnikoff, wildlife presenter and RSPB President *Amazing facts for ocean-lovers. * New Scientist (Gift Pick 2017) *Packed with proper science, brought alive by marine biologist, Tom "the Blowfish" Hird's entertainingly blokey turn of phrase. * BBC Wildlife Magazine *
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Arcturus Publishing Martin C New Sharks and Ocean Life Encyclopedia
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Kingfisher The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia
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Usborne Publishing Ltd First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
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Cambridge University Press Darwins Fishes An Encyclopedia of Ichthyology Ecology and Evolution
Book SynopsisIn Darwin's Fishes, Daniel Pauly presents an encyclopaedia of ichthyology, ecology and evolution, based upon everything that Charles Darwin ever wrote about fish. Entries are arranged alphabetically and can be about, for example, a particular fish taxon, an anatomical part, a chemical substance, a scientist, a place, or an evolutionary or ecological concept. The reader can start wherever they like and are then led by a series of cross-references on a fascinating voyage of interconnected entries, each indirectly or directly connected with original writings from Darwin himself. Along the way, the reader is offered interpretation of the historical material put in the context of both Darwin's time and that of contemporary biology and ecology. This book is intended for anyone interested in fishes, the work of Charles Darwin, evolutionary biology and ecology, and natural history in general.Trade Review'This is an engaging book … The reader can create his or her own stream of consciousness by following the asterisks or turning to literature citations … an entertaining book with useful details …' Trends in Ecology and Evolution'… wonderful fun to dip into, even randomly. It is an eclectic, scholarly reference work, rich in historical content and chock full of interesting quotes from Darwin and Pauly alike. Pauly has an engaging writing style and is not afraid to use humour and self-deprecation.' Nature'Some books are good for browsing. Darwin's Fishes is designed expressly for it; and very pleasing and useful it is.' Institute of Biology'Reading the book is like going on a fascinating journey of discovery about Darwin and his contempories, history of biology, evolution, fish biology and up to date biological knowledge. Every time you start reading, the journey will be different, there is always something new to discover … Daniel Pauly succeeded in writing a fascinating, informative and very enjoyable book which is highly recommended to everyone interested in Darwin, fishes, evolution and biology in general.' PalArch, Netherlands Scientific Journal'… the potential readership is large: historians, ichthyologists, and students and scholars simply interested in natural history …' Zeitschrift für Fischkunde'Darwin's Fishes is a remarkable addition to what is publicly known of Charles Darwin and his world, and a good deal else besides.' The Times Literary Supplement'One of the book's great advantages is that it is crosslinked and self-referencing. … It will appeal in particular to historians of biology, who understand the place fish have in the development of evolutionary ideas. Fishery and marine biologists will also have access to Darwin's work through the listing of single fish species, morphological terms, chemical substances, scientists, etc. Pauly has, with his publication, given an exciting and engaging portrayal of Darwin's publications and ideas. This approach deals not only with the ichthyological works of Darwin, but also demonstrates how important fish were to the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection.' History and Philosophy of the Life SciencesTable of ContentsList of figures; Foreword J. S. Nelson; Preface and acknowledgements; Conventions used in the text; Darwin and ichthyology; Darwin's fishes: a dry run; Entries (A to ZZZ); Appendix I. Fish in spirits of wine Jacqueline McGlade; Appendix II. Fish of the Beagle in the BMNH; Appendix III. Checklist of fish specimens, identified as collected by Charles Darwin on the Beagle voyage, that ought to be present in the collections of the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge Adrian Friday; Bibliography; Index to the fishes.
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Anness Publishing The World Encyclopedia of Fish Shellfish of the
Book SynopsisAn authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide is the most complete owner''s manual for keeping all types of freshwater and marine fish. The book will take you through all the options in choosing the right fish for any water temperature - tropical and coldwater - and for all types of environment - indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping marine fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell if your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish contains a huge photographic colour reference directory of over 800 of the most popular fish, which not only shows you what they look like, but also gives you the key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer.
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Pan Macmillan Its all about Dangerous Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisA book of exciting pictures and up-to-date facts and stats on the world's most deadly dinosaurs!
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Childrens Encyclopedia Ocean World
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Anness Publishing The Fish & Shellfish, World Encyclopedia of:
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Pan Macmillan Fast Facts Extreme Hunters
Book SynopsisHow many teeth does a crocodile have? Which is the world's most poisonous animal? How do orcas hunt?Come face to face with the world's top predators on this unforgettable tour of nature's deadliest and scariest hunters.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
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Pan Macmillan Fast Facts Monster Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisHow were fossils formed? What did dinosaurs look like? Which was the smallest dinosaur?Step back in time and unearth some of the most awesome dinosaur specimens yet discovered.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
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Pan Macmillan Fast Facts Mysterious Rainforests by Kingfisher
Book SynopsisWhich is the biggest snake? How many species of rainforest tree are there? Which creatures live high up in the canopy?Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests - home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
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The University of Chicago Press Fishes of the Open Ocean A Natural History and
Book SynopsisBetween the surface of the sea and depths of two hundred meters lies a remarkable range of fish, generally known as pelagics, or open-ocean dwellers. These creatures are among the largest, fastest, highest-leaping, and most migratory fish on the entire planet. This book describe these fishes and explores the complex world in which they live.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd La oruga muy hambrienta The Very Hungry Caterpillars Very First Ocean Encyclopedia
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Anness Publishing My First Encyclopedia of Fish (giant Size)
Book SynopsisFish are amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about them. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce fascinating underwater animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as intriguing and unusual species to find out about. Beautiful large illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of plenty more fish in the sea!
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Prakash Books Knowledge Encyclopedia for Children: Our Planet Earth Oceans & Water Bodies
Book SynopsisWhat are the different water bodies? Are the five oceans but one massive ocean that covers the earth? Welcome to the thriving world of oceans and water bodies. This encyclopedia will answer all about oceans, the origin of rivers and other bodies of water. Learning is made simpler with mesmerizing images and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazinga section of fun facts to keep you glued for more.
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Anness Publishing World Encyclopedia of Fish and Shellfish
Book SynopsisThis fabulous visual encyclopedia will guide you through the complexities of handling and preparing all kinds of fish and shellfish, from well-known varieties such as salmon and cod to unusual shellfish and exotic fish. Detailed directory entries include a description and fascinating facts about each seafood, advice on how to choose it at its best, and preparation and cooking methods. Then follows 100 enticing recipes with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Dishes include Salmon Fish Cakes, Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Thermidor, Scallops with Samphire and Lime, Thai-inspired Piquant Prawn Salad, and Roast Cod with Pancetta and Butter Beans.
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Pan Macmillan First Picture Atlas First Kingfisher Picture
Book SynopsisExplore every country of the world with this interactive atlas for young readers
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Pan Macmillan Its All About... Slithering Snakes
Book SynopsisPacked with up-to-date information, facts and stats on the world of snakes - and a great read too!
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The University of Chicago Press Swordfish A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator
Book SynopsisA perfect fish in the evolutionary sense, the broadbill swordfish derives its name from its distinctive bill - much longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish - which is flattened into the sword we all recognize. This book provides a complete history of the fish from its prehistoric fossils to its present-day endangerment.Trade Review"Richard Ellis writes that the swordfish is a 'graceful, tapered teardrop of a fish' that has enchanted and mystified humans since their most ancient encounters with this unique being. Ellis is one of a kind, too, a meticulous researcher and a fine writer who has brought to life more creatures of the sea than anyone working today. They come together in Swordfish for a great read and a valuable addition to our understanding of the ocean and its inhabitants." -Brad Matsen, author of Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King"
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The University of Chicago Press Ocean Bestiary
Book SynopsisA delightful A-to-Z menagerie of the seawhimsically illustrated, authoritative, and thought-provoking. For millennia, we have taken to the waves. And yet, for humans, the ocean remains our planet's most inaccessible region, the place about which we know the least. From A to Z, abalone to zooplankton, and through both text and original illustrations, Ocean Bestiary is a celebration of our ongoing quest to know the sea and its creatures. Focusing on individual species or groups of animals, Richard J. King embarks upon a global tour of ocean wildlife, including beluga whales, flying fish, green turtles, mako sharks, noddies, right whales, sea cows (as well as sea lions, sea otters, and sea pickles), skipjack tuna, swordfish, tropicbirds, walrus, and yellow-bellied sea snakes. But more than this, King connects the natural history of ocean animals to the experiences of people out at sea and along the world's coastlines. From firsthand accounts passed down by the earliest Polynesian Trade Review"King's quality of research is evident; his entries contain firsthand accounts from primary sources dating back to early Polynesian explorers, through contemporary accounts by navigators of seagoing vessels. His writing style is delightful and witty; he is a natural storyteller. Readers will also love his illustrations, which have the power to put smiles on faces. Highly recommended." * Library Journal *"King profiles marine animals and tells of their notable encounters with humans, spanning Polynesian voyagers’ first contact with New Zealand sea lions around 1200 CE through to a Japanese biologist’s successful efforts to photograph a living giant squid in 2004. Some of the more amusing entries describe how a 1920s sea turtle hunter’s practice of carving his initials into turtle shells inspired a marine biologist to conduct tagging studies on the animals’ migration, as well as how whale sharks eat by ingesting krill-filled ocean water that gets filtered through 'twenty spongy, porous pads in the shark’s throat.' . . . Charming illustrations." * Publishers Weekly *"In medieval times, bestiaries offered beautifully illustrated texts of real or imagined creatures, accompanied by their natural history and moral lessons. In this work, the author takes a different approach. . . . These first-hand accounts come from books, rare manuscripts, oral histories, interviews, podcasts, newspapers, archaeological reports, and more, and include perspectives from John James Audubon and Christopher Columbus. . . . The book will capture readers' attention." * Booklist *“At a time when the wonders of marine life need as many compassionate advocates as possible, Ocean Bestiary engages readers in the ocean’s intricacies and significance, by telling curious, at times humorous stories of its animals as seen through the eyes of people who have spent time at sea—observing, sailing, fishing, and studying often in remote, unseen parts of the planet. The diversity of storytellers and human characters—with a particular focus on people from non-Western, non-white ethnic backgrounds—helps us to see that the ocean is for everyone. Fresh, accessible, and with entertaining illustrations, these are stories worth telling and well told.” -- Helen Scales, author of "The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It"Table of ContentsSeries Editors’ Foreword: Oceans in Depth Introduction World Map AbaloneArchiteuthis dux Beluga Chinstrap Penguin Dolphinfish Electric Ray Flying Fish Frigatebird Grampus Green Turtle Guanay Cormorant Halibut HorseIsurus oxyrinchus Juan Fernández Crawfish Killer Whale Louisiana Shrimp Mother Carey’s Chicken New Zealand Sea Lion Noddy Octopus Otter Paper Nautilus Parrot Pilot Fish Quahog Right Whale Sea Cow Sea Pickle Silver King Teredo Shipworm Tropicbird Tuna UrchinVelella and the Man-of-War Walrus Wandering Albatross Whale SharkXiphias gladius Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Zooplankton Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography Index
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Pan Macmillan First Picture Atlas
Book SynopsisTake an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps combine with lively and informative text to make this an essential atlas for younger readers. Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south to Antarctica - the coldest place on Earth. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest: can you find the sunbathing walrus in Alaska? And the Tasmanian devil in Australia? This atlas is the perfect first geography reference book for both home and school.
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Pan Macmillan Its all about Beastly Bugs
Book SynopsisPacked with up-to-date information, facts, and stats on the mini-world of bugs - and a great read too!
£6.12
Random House Publishing Group Kingfish The Reign of Huey P Long
Book SynopsisFrom the moment he took office as governor in 1928 to the day an assassin’s bullet cut him down in 1935, Huey Long wielded all but dictatorial control over the state of Louisiana. A man of shameless ambition and ruthless vindictiveness, Long orchestrated elections, hired and fired thousands at will, and deployed the state militia as his personal police force. And yet, paradoxically, as governor and later as senator, Long did more good for the state’s poor and uneducated than any politician before or since. Outrageous demagogue or charismatic visionary? In this powerful biography, Richard D. White, Jr., brings Huey Long to life in all his blazing, controversial glory. White taps invaluable new source material to present a fresh, vivid portrait of both the man and the Depression era that catapulted him to fame. From his boyhood in dirt-poor Winn Parish, Long knew he was destined for power–the problem was how to get it fast enough to satisfy his insati
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