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Traces the history of inventions which improve everyday life, from the lock to the self-stick note. (view table of contents)

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9781588102126 | Heinemann/Raintree, November 1, 2001, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Traces the history of inventions which improve everyday life, from the lock to the self-stick note.

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Product Description: Unforgettable stories about men and women whose extraordinary courage has captured the imagination of millions. From firefighters facing nuclear disaster to rescue teams coping with a fast-sinking ship, this is a collection of intriguing stories.

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9780794500948 | Usborne Pub Ltd, December 1, 2002, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Profiles a variety of men and women who have shown some form of heroism, from the man who captured Blackbeard the pirate and members of the resistance against Hitler to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and a surgeon in war-torn Beirut.
9780746047743 | Usborne Pub Ltd, November 30, 2001, cover price $10.70 | About this edition: This volume contains stories about the men and women whose extraordinary courage has captured the imagination of millions.

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9781580865166 | Edc Pub, December 1, 2002, cover price $12.99 | About this edition: Unforgettable stories about men and women whose extraordinary courage has captured the imagination of millions.

Product Description: This book gives a clear and lively account of the causes of the Vietnam War, traces the history of the conflict and counts the lasting cost of the war both to the United States and Vietnam.

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9780836852745 | World Almanac Education, December 1, 2001, cover price $33.27 | About this edition: Examines the history of conflict in Vietnam, traces the United States involvement from the early 1960s through 1975, and discusses the consequences of the war on both the United States and Vietnam.

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9780613525206, titled "Vietnam War" | Turtleback Books, January 1, 2002, cover price $23.30 | About this edition: This book gives a clear and lively account of the causes of the Vietnam War, traces the history of the conflict and counts the lasting cost of the war both to the United States and Vietnam.

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This series tells the stories of the lives of famous people and also provides evidence for each story. Children are encouraged to think about how we know about each individual and the events that made them famous.

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9780431086620 | New edition (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, February 11, 2002), cover price $15.80 | About this edition: This series tells the stories of the lives of famous people and also provides evidence for each story.

Product Description: Miscellaneaus; essays.

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9789990102390 | Gardners Books, March 29, 2002, cover price $0.02 | About this edition: Miscellaneaus; essays.

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9780746034002 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2000, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Amazing photographs and illustrations combine with lively text to illustrate the basics of our planet's geography, its animals, ocean life and what's out in space

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9781580862752 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2000, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Amazing photographs and illustrations combine with lively text to illustrate the basics of our planet's geography, its animals, ocean life and what's out in space

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Collects eight stories of escapes from jail, prison, and military prison from around the world, most from the Second World War.

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9780794500870 | Usborne Pub Ltd, April 1, 2004, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Collects eight stories of escapes from jail, prison, and military prison from around the world, most from the Second World War.
9780746047101 | Usborne Pub Ltd, May 31, 2002, cover price $8.60 | About this edition: From convicts in Alcatraz to prisoners in Colditz Castle, this volume celebrates the cunning, determination and courage of the would-be escaper.

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9780606329927 | Demco Media, December 27, 2004, cover price $13.40 | About this edition: Collects eight stories of escapes from jail, prison, and military prison from around the world, most from the Second World War.

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9781417632640 | Turtleback Books, April 1, 2004, cover price $13.45 | About this edition: Collects eight stories of escapes from jail, prison, and military prison from around the world, most from the Second World War.

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Explores objects and organisms that can be viewed with a microscope and discusses various kinds of microscopes and microscopy techniques. (view table of contents)
By Gary Bines (illustrator), Peter Bull (illustrator), Paul Dowswell (editor), Laura Fearn (illustrator), Kim Lane (illustrator) and Kirsteen Rogers

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9780794501075 | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2002, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Explores objects and organisms that can be viewed with a microscope and discusses various kinds of microscopes and microscopy techniques.

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Product Description: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world. All the major topics are covered, including mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies, and water life.

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9780794502157, titled "First Encyclopedia of Animals Internet Linked" | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2002, cover price $9.99 | About this edition: Explores the habitats and characteristics of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish.

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9781580864268 | Edc Pub, January 1, 2003, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world.

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Product Description: Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this book reveals the facts behind the fantasy.

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9781842156261 | Southwater Pub, May 1, 2002, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this book reveals the facts behind the fantasy.

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9780613946902 | Turtleback Books, June 1, 2002, cover price $18.45 | About this edition: Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this book reveals the facts behind the fantasy.

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Recounts how some of the passengers on the Hindenburg, Captain Bligh after the mutiny, Antoine de Saint-Exupâery, the crew of the Apollo 13, and other travelers have survived great dangers on their journeys.
By Gary Cross (illustrator), Paul Dowswell and Jeremy Gower (illustrator)

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9780794500931 | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2003, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Recounts how some of the passengers on the Hindenburg, Captain Bligh after the mutiny, Antoine de Saint-Exupâery, the crew of the Apollo 13, and other travelers have survived great dangers on their journeys.
9780746047125 | Usborne Pub Ltd, June 28, 2002, cover price $10.75 | About this edition: This collection of real tales celebrates survival against the odds.

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This title examines the social and moral implications of recent scientific advances in the field of genetics, asking: where is this new technology taking us? Issues dealt with include: GM foods; biowarfare; genetic fingerprinting; gene therapy; designer babies; and cloning.

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9780750242745 | New edition (Hodder Childrens Book, July 18, 2002), cover price $13.65 | About this edition: This title examines the social and moral implications of recent scientific advances in the field of genetics, asking: where is this new technology taking us?

Product Description: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world. All the major topics are covered, including mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies, and water life.

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9780613994088 | Turtleback Books, August 1, 2002, cover price $20.85 | About this edition: With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the animal world.

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Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.

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9780794502744 | Usborne Pub Ltd, October 1, 2003, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.
9780746051917 | Usborne Pub Ltd, September 27, 2002, cover price $11.10 | About this edition: About one in ten people claim to have seen a ghost, this title documents 12 separate, spine-chilling accounts.

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9781417619542 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 2003, cover price $14.75 | About this edition: Recounts famous ghostly visitations and stories of haunted places.

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Product Description: This book looks at the curriculum history of World War I, through a series of poems from the time. Each poem covers a different topic such as daily wartime living, life in the trenches and attitudes towards patriotism and religion...read more

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9780750235938 | Wayland Pub Ltd, October 1, 2003, cover price $22.99 | About this edition: This book looks at the curriculum history of World War I, through a series of poems from the time.

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9780750235921 | Gardners Books, November 14, 2002, cover price $10.75 | About this edition: Suitable for children of 9-11 years, this book looks at the curriculum history of World War I, through a series of poems from the time.

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Provides information on telescopes, space travel, the planets of the solar system, stars, and related topics, and offers Internet addresses for further research. Original.
By Gary Bines (illustrator), Paul Dowswell and David Hancock (illustrator)

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9780746050750 | Usborne Pub Ltd, January 1, 2003, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Provides information on telescopes, space travel, the planets of the solar system, stars, and related topics, and offers Internet addresses for further research.

Hardcover:

9780754812050 | Lorenz Books, January 1, 2003, cover price $14.99

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Provides information on telescopes, space travel, the planets of the solar system, stars, and related topics, and offers Internet addresses for further research.

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9780613745109 | Turtleback Books, January 1, 2003, cover price $20.85 | About this edition: Provides information on telescopes, space travel, the planets of the solar system, stars, and related topics, and offers Internet addresses for further research.

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Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day. This high-drama book looks at how, in 24 hours, the explosion in a nuclear power plant in the former Soviet Union would have an impact on subsequent world history.

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9780750235617 | Hodder Childrens Book, February 13, 2003, cover price $23.05 | About this edition: Significant historical events sometimes take place over long periods of time; sometimes they can occur in a single day.

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An examination of the weapons and technology of World War I, a key event of the 20th century. It outlines the lead-up and aftermath of the war, explores the issues at stake, and introduces leaders and key figures. There are: fact boxes and source material; further reading; maps; and Web sites.

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9780431120003 | New edition (Gardners Books, February 26, 2003), cover price $13.45 | About this edition: An examination of the weapons and technology of World War I, a key event of the 20th century.

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Introduces rainstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other extreme weather.

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9780439286022 | Scholastic, April 1, 2003, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Introduces rainstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other extreme weather.

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This compilation includes 30 true stories of heroism, desperation, courage and daring; from the first exploration of Everest to the story of the real Indiana Jones.

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9780746058428 | Usborne Pub Ltd, August 29, 2003, cover price $15.50 | About this edition: This compilation includes 30 true stories of heroism, desperation, courage and daring; from the first exploration of Everest to the story of the real Indiana Jones.

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Product Description: On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft carried out a devastating surprise bombing raid on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This single act drew the U.S. into conflict with both Japan and its ally Germany. It marked a turning point in the cour

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9780739860519 | Heinemann/Raintree, September 1, 2003, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft carried out a devastating surprise bombing raid on the U.

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Product Description: On April 26, 1986, a huge explosion tore apart the Number 4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union. As workers and firefighters struggled heroically to bring the blaze at the plant under control, the Soviet government issued publi (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780739860496 | Heinemann/Raintree, October 1, 2003, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: On April 26, 1986, a huge explosion tore apart the Number 4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union.

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Product Description: This book uses the words of poems, ballads, and popular rhymes to reveal Victorian ideas of war and wealth, sport and science, empire and industry. It looks closely at the poets and their poetry, and at the world they describe.

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9780750226134 | Hodder & Stoughton, October 1, 2003, cover price $9.99 | About this edition: This book uses the words of poems, ballads, and popular rhymes to reveal Victorian ideas of war and wealth, sport and science, empire and industry.

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