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Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering events from the Big Bang to the dawn of the 21st century....
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Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering events from the Big Bang to the dawn of the 21st century....
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This book looks at how some artists play tricks with the viewer and confuse us with their fascinating optical illusions. This book will help students discover and understand the world of illusion art and inspire them to create their own optical illusions.
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What are the hundreds of dreaming tracks in the desert? What happens at a corroboree? What would you do with a witchetty grub? Many Australian Aboriginal people live in the enormous region called the Central Desert in Australia. There are a lot of weird an
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Japan's strong cultural and religious traditions, as well as the varied climate, have affected the way Japanese people young and old dress for special occasions. This book contains sections about modern-day dress that include how men and women dress for work, for sports, and for more formal events....
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Why was posture important to the early French dancers? Who developed the five ballet positions? How many pairs of ballet shoes can a dancer wear out in a single performance? Ballet provides a detailed look at the development of ballet dancing from the earl
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What is Post-Impressionism? Why did the Post-Impressionists avoid realistic colors? Did Post-Impressionism have an impact on later art styles? 'Post-Impressionism' answers all these questions. It also discusses how Post-Impresssionism developed, examines
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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How many times did Captain Cook cross the Pacific? Where was he forced to turn back by walls of ice--twice? Why did he meet such a tragic end? More than 200 years ago, Captain James Cook guided his small wooden sailing ship on three truly epic voyages ac
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Shows how the warm climate and Roman Catholic religion have affected clothing choices in Mexico, a country that draws its cultural traditions both from its ancient civilizations of Olmec and Maya and the conquering Spanish settlers....
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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Why did Elizabeth I never marry? Who was Elizabeth’s chief spy? The 'Leveled Biographies' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engag
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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How did the Impressionists get their name? Who were the most famous Impressionists? Did the Impressionist style have a lasting impact? 'Impressionism' answers all these questions. It also discusses how and why the Impressionist movement began, looks at how
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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Discover the wonders of Aboriginal art in this title that uncovers the unique culture and people that have created these beautiful art forms.
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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Where did Cleopatra meet Julius Caesar? How did Cleopatra die? The 'Leveled Biographies' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engagi
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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This title solves the mysteries of the Aztecs. Discover where to find skull altar in the Great Temple, why the Aztecs had two calendars, and how to avoid becoming a human sacrifice!
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.
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Discover the wonders of Aboriginal art in this title that uncovers the unique culture and people that have created these beautiful art forms.
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This encyclopaedia traces the extraordinary history of the Ancient World, from the first farmers, and the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome to the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire. It covers all aspects of life in the Ancient World - from building the pyramids to a day at the Roman Games. There are photographs of glowing treasures in gold, silver and precious stones, 3000-year-old wall paintings with vivid colours, and blackened, shrivelled mummies, combined with reconstructions and cutaways of architecture, to recreate the atmosphere of the time. Internet links are given to a selection of recommended Web sites, containing additional information for school projects and homework. Many of the Web sites include sound, animation or video clips, which bring the subject to life....
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