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30,800 | 13 | Jason Skog is a Compass Point Books author.; Title: Taking the Shot: Photography (Photography for Teens) | [
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30,801 | 18 | Grade 68Though these books are primarily biographies, they also offer details about the history and daily life of Egypt's New Kingdom era. Hatshepsut is more focused on that ruler's life. It also discusses more topics concerning women, such as giving birth and the role of female royalty. The book expects some sophistication from its readers. Ramses, which is geared toward the younger end of the grade level and features simpler sentence structures, provides broad background on the history of the ancient civilization. Both texts are accompanied by high-quality photographs of artifacts, maps, and floor plans. Each book's detailed time line, comparing events in Egypt to those throughout the world, is helpful for placing the lives of the pharaohs in context. For readers with an interest in ancient Egypt or students seeking those hard-to-find 100-plus-page, age-appropriate biographies for assignments, these books are an excellent fit. They incorporate recent archaeological findings and provide excellent, updated supplements to the "Leaders of Ancient Egypt" series (Rosen, 2003).Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Though these books are primarily biographies, they also offer details about the history and daily life of Egypt's New Kingdom era. Hatshepsut is more focused on that ruler's life. It also discusses more topics concerning women, such as giving birth and th --School Library JournalUntil the mid 19th century, this powerful pharaoh was unknown, and still mysteries exist about how she became pharaoh. Included is a detailed timeline, list of resources, glossary, source notes and index. --Teacher Librarian; Title: Hatshepsut: Egypt's First Female Pharaoh (Signature Lives: Ancient World) | [] | Validation |
30,802 | 18 | Gr 4-6-Each title in this engaging series is actually two books in one, right down to having two front covers and two indexes. One half of each volume describes events, people, and ideologies that represent one side's view of a major historical event or period. The other half recounts the opposing side's position. Using concise, well-researched content, this approach engages critical-thinking skills by encouraging students to look at issues from a variety of perspectives. For example, in Expansion the "Settlers' Perspective" is that "they would be settling the land and improving it both for themselves and future generations." In contrast, the "American Indian Perspective" is that "They felt cheated by the U.S. government and angry over how they were treated." Archival photographs and reproductions, in both color and black and white, effectively illustrate the texts, and sidebars offer profiles of important figures and other relevant information. The simple layout helps keep the flip concept from being fussy or confusing.(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: The Split History of Westward Expansion in the United States: A Perspectives Flip Book (Perspectives Flip Books) | [
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30,803 | 15 | This sixteenth-century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe was a colorful eccentric, but his interest in the stars led to the creation of a more accurate sky map than had previously existed, an achievement that laid the foundation for Newtons and Keplers work --Book LinksClear explanations of scientific thought and fact are presented in conversational tones and illuminated by easily grasped examples, making the subject matter less daunting. Sidebars, maps, and well-captioned illustrations further detail the scientists' pe --School Library JournalSome would say the greatest revolutions are not fought on the battlefield, but in the laboratory. The Signature Lives series illustrates the revolutions inspired by Tycho Brahe, Robert Hooke, Gerardus Mercator, and Sir Isaac Newton. In 150 years of the --NSTA RecommendsHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: Tycho Brahe: Pioneer of Astronomy (Signature Lives: Scientific Revolution) | [
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30,804 | 18 | *Starred Review* The latest titles in the excellent Captured History series once again view history through the lens of groundbreaking photographs. Photographer Mathew Brady brought the atrocities of the battlefield directly to the American people, as documented in Civil War Witness: Mathew Bradys Photos Reveal the Horrors of War. The cover depicts three Confederate prisoners after the Union victory at Gettysburg, but the title doesnt focus exclusively on this single image. With a clean design and readable text, plus the vivid and haunting photos, the Captured History series makes events in the past feel immediate and palpableand what better way to get kids interested? Stellar back matter, too, including tips on how to apply Common Core standards. Grades 6-9. --Ann KelleyHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: Civil War Witness: Mathew Brady's Photos Reveal the Horrors of War (Captured History) | [
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30,805 | 18 | Classic art partners with modern graphics to illustrate Don Nardos summaries of major myths and epics from Ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks receive digital make-overs in a comic-like style that will attract students. Teachers could use sections of any --Library Media Connection...provides readers with a terrific overview of the various gods and goddesses from mythology. --LS 5385 blogHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology (Ancient Greek Mythology) | [
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30,806 | 18 | After providing succinct, reader-friendly background information about the Revolutionary War and slavery in the American Colonies, Raatma profiles the heroic Revolutionary War service of fifteen African-American patriots and two regiments of African-Ameri --Children's LiteratureInformation about topics in United States history from pre-colonial to modern times is provided in this series for students at the older elementary and middle school levels. These dynamic and fact-filled books feature colorful and appealing pictures and a --MultiCultural ReviewLucia Raatma received her bachelors degree in English literature from the University of South Carolina and her masters degree in cinema studies from New York University. She has written a wide range of books for young people. She lives with her family in Florida.; Title: African-American Soldiers in the Revolutionary War (We the People: Revolution and the New Nation) | [
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30,807 | 18 | Mary Englar is a freelance writer and a teacher of English and creative writing. She has a master of fine arts degree in writing from Minnesota State University, and has written more than 30 nonfiction books for children. She continues to read and write about the many different cultures of our world in Minnesota.; Title: September 11 (We the People: Modern America) | [
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30,808 | 18 | Gr 4-6-Each title in this engaging series is actually two books in one, right down to having two front covers and two indexes. One half of each volume describes events, people, and ideologies that represent one side's view of a major historical event or period. The other half recounts the opposing side's position. Using concise, well-researched content, this approach engages critical-thinking skills by encouraging students to look at issues from a variety of perspectives. For example, in Expansion the "Settlers' Perspective" is that "they would be settling the land and improving it both for themselves and future generations." In contrast, the "American Indian Perspective" is that "They felt cheated by the U.S. government and angry over how they were treated." Archival photographs and reproductions, in both color and black and white, effectively illustrate the texts, and sidebars offer profiles of important figures and other relevant information. The simple layout helps keep the flip concept from being fussy or confusing.(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.; Title: The Split History of the American Revolution: A Perspectives Flip Book (Perspectives Flip Books) | [
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30,809 | 1 | Dozens of invertebrates with fantastic shapes and bizarre behaviors are featured in these broad surveys. Concise paragraphs of text, buttressed (in most sections) by multiple color photographs, identify the major groups to which the subject animals belong --School Library JournalIn 48 pages each of these five volumes from the Animal Classification series manage at least a brief mention and illustration of a full range of both common and obsure invertebrate groups, from sponges to tunicates. The emphasis in each volume is descript --Science Books & Films; Title: Nematodes, Leeches, and Other Worms (Animal Kingdom Classification) | [
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30,810 | 18 | Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.; Title: Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor (Captured History) | [
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30,811 | 18 | Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.; Title: Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country (Captured History Sports) | [
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30,812 | 13 | Jason Skog is a Compass Point Books author.; Title: Setting Up the Shot: Photography (Photography for Teens) | [
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30,813 | 18 | With the clean, sophisticated design of a coffee-table art volume, the attractive titles in the Captured History series use the story behind iconic images to introduce young readers to specific time periods. In this entry, Dorothea Langes indelible 1936 --BooklistHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: Migrant Mother: How a Photograph Defined the Great Depression (Captured History) | [
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30,814 | 18 | Historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: Ground Zero: How a Photograph Sent a Message of Hope (Captured History) | [
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30,815 | 15 | Grade 6 UpThis companion to The Beginning (DK, 2003) is a visual and factual delight. The author details man's exploration of space, both past and present, and speculates on future developments. In addition to a chronology of events, there are profiles of significant astronauts and scientists who have contributed to space and technology history. Exquisite full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations fill the pages, lending visual interest to the well-written text. A reference section gives detailed facts about space exploration, the Moon landings, spacecraft, and our planets and galaxy. The beautiful way in which the text and photos are merged pulls readers in. Even the cover looks nearly three-dimensional and is sure to attract attention. While the text is substantial and will serve the research needs of students, the book is interesting enough to entice even reluctant readers. The only disappointment is that no source notes, bibliography, or list for further reading is provided.Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 7-10. From the Voyages through Time series, this large-format book presents the history of space travel and discusses its future. British writer Ackroyd offers both a sweeping vision of what has been achieved and a great deal of interesting detail about specific space missions. Although the book includes discussion of the dynamics of international politics at the beginning of space exploration that led to a leap forward in technology and exploration, the main emphasis is on the missions themselves. Beginning with Yuri Gagarin's orbit of earth, Ackroyd presents the space age with a fine balance of technology and humanity. The many colorful photos and diagrams illustrate the text with clarity, beauty, and occasional drama and humor. Back matter includes a glossary and a six-page Reference Section that uses charts and small print to pack in facts about missions, satellites, space stations, moon landings, spacecraft, and more. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Voyages Through Time: Escape From Earth | [
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30,816 | 18 | Gr 4-6-Each title in this engaging series is actually two books in one, right down to having two front covers and two indexes. One half of each volume describes events, people, and ideologies that represent one side's view of a major historical event or period. The other half recounts the opposing side's position. Using concise, well-researched content, this approach engages critical-thinking skills by encouraging students to look at issues from a variety of perspectives. For example, in Expansion the "Settlers' Perspective" is that "they would be settling the land and improving it both for themselves and future generations." In contrast, the "American Indian Perspective" is that "They felt cheated by the U.S. government and angry over how they were treated." Archival photographs and reproductions, in both color and black and white, effectively illustrate the texts, and sidebars offer profiles of important figures and other relevant information. The simple layout helps keep the flip concept from being fussy or confusing.(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Stephanie Fitzgerald has been writing nonfiction for children for more than 10 years. Her specialties include history, wildlife, and popular culture. Stephanie is currently working on a picture book with the help of her daughter, Molly.; Title: The Split History of the Civil War: A Perspectives Flip Book (Perspectives Flip Books) | [
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30,817 | 18 | Historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: Mesopotamia (Exploring the Ancient World) | [
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30,818 | 18 | Classic art partners with modern graphics to illustrate Don Nardos summaries of major myths and epics from Ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks receive digital make-overs in a comic-like style that will attract students. Teachers could use sections of any --Library Media ConnectionHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: The Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology (Ancient Greek Mythology) | [
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30,819 | 18 | Stephanie Fitzgerald has been writing nonfiction for children for more than 10 years. Her specialties include history, wildlife, and popular culture. Stephanie is currently working on a picture book with the help of her daughter, Molly.; Title: The Split History of the Battle of Gettysburg: A Perspectives Flip Book (Perspectives Flip Books) | [
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30,820 | 15 | Reviewed with Caroline Bingham's Pyramid.Gr. 2-5. These titles in the ongoing Eye Wonder series offer brief, photo-rich introductions to their subjects. Although Pyramid focuses on the famous Egyptian structures, it takes an international view, featuring spreads about pyramids in the Sudan, Java, and India as well as several pages of Mayan and Aztec ruins. The bulk of the material, though, examines the pyramids of Giza, with cross-sections of the Great Pyramid, an overview of artifacts and various theories of construction, and so on. Weather offers basic introductions to seasons, cloud formations, storms, wind, and pollution's impact on Earth's atmosphere. Weather is a less successful title, with a weaker text that includes some trite phrasing: "When an airplane flies above the clouds, the passengers have a magical view." The sharp color photographs are the strength of both titles. Despite a few hard-to-read layouts that position small type directly over images, the attractive spreads will bring readers up close to peach-size hail or the Sphinx's paw. Elementary-school students seeking quick definitions and photo examples can start here; report writers will want more substantive texts. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Weather (Eye Wonder) | [
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30,821 | 17 | Howard S. Kaplan has written or collaborated on seven books for children and adults. He has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony, the Edward F. Albee Foundation, and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference.; Title: DK Biography: John F. Kennedy: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,822 | 18 | Reviewed with Kem Knapp Sawyer's Anne Frank.Gr. 5-10. Most of the famous people in the new DK Biography series have been well covered in books, films, and plays, and their autobiographies have remained international best-sellers. That said, these attractive books are, nonetheless, highly readable, worthwhile overviews for young people that introduce both personal and wider background and historical issues. For Anne Frank, Sawyer drew extensively on several sources, including the Diary in its various versions and accounts by Anne's father and their rescuer Miep Gies. Her clear history makes this a good place to start research. Less has been written about Keller, so many readers will find Garrett's book a fascinating first look at the amazing woman, blind and deaf since childhood, who, helped by a devoted teacher, learned to read and speak and traveled the world as an inspiring public speaker and political activist. The publisher's familiar illustration-rich page design works well in the smaller format of this series, and the smooth narratives are broken up on every page with boxed facts and quotes as well as well-chosen, small color photos. For other titles in the series, see the Series Roundup in this issue. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Helen Keller: A photographic story of a life (DK Biography) | [
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30,823 | 15 | Roger Bridgman was a curator at the Science Museum in London before becoming a freelance science and technology writer. He was written several bestselling titles, including 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries, Robot, and How Nearly Everything Was Invented. He has written dozens of articles for Physics World and New Scientist.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Robot: Discover the Amazing World of Machines, from Robots That Play Chess to Systems T | [
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30,824 | 18 | Danny Kravitz is an Emmy award-winning writer, songwriter, and a professor of screenwriting at Columbia College in Chicago. He has written for TV, film, and print media. A lover of history and the stories contained within, Danny combines his passion for storytelling with the amazing facts of the past. He is also a sports and nature enthusiast. He resides in Chicago, Illinois.; Title: The Untold Story of Henry Knox: The Man Who Saved Boston (What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution) | [
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30,825 | 12 | Grade 5 UpA visually stunning and informative introduction to astronomy and stargazing. Opening materials include definitions, polar and equatorial sky maps, and instructions on using the book. The bulk of this spiral-bound volume is arranged chronologically, featuring the part of the sky best observed each month of the year. Each entry focuses on a specific constellation and its component stars and includes a photo of that area of the sky. Six of the pictures have a plastic overlay that shows the outline of the constellation. Interspersed between months are spreads on topics such as the evolution and types of stars, the sun, planets and other solar system objects, nebulae, and galaxies. There is minimal text, with most information conveyed through detailed captions or the images themselves. Added features include numerous sidebars with factual data, such as dates of future eclipses, brief biographies of famous astronomers, and statistics on heavenly bodies. The information is concise, yet the author does not shy away from complex topics such as parallax and red shifts. Profusely and beautifully illustrated, the book features numerous pictures of celestial objects and clear, easy-to-understand diagrams. Jack Challoner's The Atlas of Space (Copper Beech, 2001) is similar and more detailed, but lacks the visual impact and abundance of star maps of Scagell's title.Jeffrey A. French, Euclid Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Night Sky Atlas | [
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30,826 | 12 | Grade 4-9–Like its companion, the e.encyclopedia (DK, 2003),this title is a product of thepartnership between the publisher and Google. It contains eight topical sections from "Matter and Materials" to "Animals" to the "Human Body." Within these sections, visually attractive spreads introduce such topics as "Atoms" and the "Periodic Table" with a paragraph of text and detailed captions. For extended inquiries or more detail on these subjects, readers are directed to a content-safe site; a keyword suggestion is flagged by an icon on the spread. A search for astronauts results in plenty of NASA and ESA pages, complete with history, pictures, and current news, while photosynthesis provides a meager two links geared to younger students. The plentiful and exciting illustrations are a main selling point; they move the eye along, offering a smorgasbord of information. Students in search of a topic to investigate will find this a useful reference in that it encourages browsing. It is also likely to be a great tool for students who prefer the Internet over a book.–Carol Marshall, Bridgeport Public Library, CT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.As a follow-up to their publication e.encyclopedia (2003), DK and Google have joined forces again to produce an encyclopedia covering eight general areas in science: "Matter and Materials," "Forces and Energy," "Electricity and Magnetism," "Space," "Earth," "Plants," "Animals," and "Human Body."The unique feature of this publication is that it correlates to a Web site created by Google [http://www.science.dke-encyc.com]. Each entry in the text has a keyword to enter on the Web page in order to access information from a range of previewed, child-friendly sites. The search engine on the Web site accepts only the keywords provided in the book. Information that is available from the Web links includes animations, videos, sounds, virtual tours, interactive quizzes, databases, and time lines as well as current reports. Teachers and librarians will also appreciate the pictures that can be downloaded free of charge for personal, noncommercial use.Most of the entries in the book are one or two pages in length. They include an introductory paragraph followed by subentries that expand on the topic. Other items that may be included in an entry are data boxes, biographies, and time lines. There is a color-coded band across the bottom of each page to quickly show readers what section they are in. "Find out more" references point users to related entries. Besides the companion Web site, one of the main attractions of this text is its eye-catching visuals. Each page features engaging color photographs as well as colorful charts and graphics. Although students would have welcomed a glossary, this is a useful research tool for the intermediate level and is recommended for school and public libraries. Maren OstergardCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: DK Google E.encyclopedia: Science | [
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30,827 | 13 | Reviewed with Scott Beatty's Catwoman.Gr. 6-12. What kind of equipment does Catwoman carry? Where did the Transformers come from? How did Catwoman become who she is? These two oversize, illustration-rich books, on slick paper typical of DK, have all the answers, allowing new readers to come into an established comic character's world without wondering what they have missed. They are also a great way for fans to revisit or understand more about a character's background. In Catwoman the art is lush and varied, covering nearly 65 years of history. transformers uses art to great effect to provide "technical" specs of the robots that readers know and love or want to learn about. Tina ColemanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedSimon Furman cut his comic book teeth editorially on Scream! - a junior horror title published in 1985 by IPC Magazines - and Captain Britain Monthly (for Marvel UK). His first script work appeared in the UK Transformers comic, for which he wrote numerous stories before taking over the script duties on the US Transformers book with issue #56.; Title: Transformers: The Ultimate Guide | [
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30,828 | 12 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Buenos Dias, Bebe! / Good Morning, Baby! (Soft-to-Touch Books) | [
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30,829 | 0 | Richard Platt began writing in 1983, and has since published more than 100 books specializing in children's nonfiction. His books have won the silver Nestl Smarties Book Prize and have been shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize. He is the author of Eyewitness:Film,Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess,and Eyewitness: Pirate, among others, and is the coauthor, with Stephen Biesty, of Stephen Biestys Incredible Cross-Sections.; Title: DK Readers L4: D-Day Landings: The Story of the Allied Invasion | [
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30,830 | 15 | Gr. 4-6. A British scientist makes human biology fun in this combination activity and fact book. Crystal-clear graphics, including slick collages, colorful diagrams, and photos--from thumbprint size to full page--bring the science close up. Winston fast-forwards through the respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems and presents a few tidbits about genes and the senses before settling in to discuss the brain, personality, and emotions. To involve readers, he peppers his text with questions and activities designed to help kids better understand physical differences and the many ways people process information, including some entertaining tests to measure intelligence. Certainly readers need to be old enough to understand the fallibility of such exercises (Winston says as much), but the entertainment value here helps balance somewhat haphazard informational content and organization, and the "tests" will encourage readers to investigate further and help them remember that science need not be dull. Glossary. Stephanie ZvirinCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedAcclaimed scientist and host of several BBC's programs, including The Human Body and Superhuman series, Robert Winston is well known for his charisma and pioneering work with test-tube babies.; Title: What Makes Me, Me? (Big Questions) | [
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30,831 | 12 | Grade 2-5 - Browsers will enjoy these attractive offerings that feature the publisher's signature full-color photos with lengthy captions. Encyclopedia describes the animal world in five sections: mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, "creepy-crawlies," and fish. The reference section includes animal superlatives such as the largest, the loudest, the fastest, and the tallest mammals or the deadliest snake. Each section begins with a quiz challenging readers to identify several cross-sections of animal bodies pictured in the chapter. Children learn about different species' parenting, daily life, courtship, defense, and eating habits. While fascinating facts abound and intriguing close-ups will delight children, the information is spotty: one entry may cover quirky eating habits, another, a unique defense mechanism. Thus, report writers will need to look elsewhere. Atlas begins with an introduction covering the continents, biomes, and information on how to read the featured maps. Maps of each area include capitals, towns, mountains, borders, and rivers. In addition, small pictures identify famous landmarks, native animals, national sports, and products. Each area is highlighted on a globe in a corner of the page. "Get going" notes offer simple recipes, crafts, and activities. Vibrant photos of wildlife, landscapes, natural phenomenon, and people are included. Small reproductions of the flags of the world are appended. While there is much to look at in this appealing resource, The National Geographic Beginner's World Atlas (National Geographic, 1999) offers larger, easier-to-read maps. - Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."Clear, vibrant photographs bring it all to life in the pages of this delightful first reference book for kids." Children's Book Council; Title: First Animal Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference) | [
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30,833 | 16 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Los Colores / Colors (My First Books) | [
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30,834 | 0 | DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect.It has areputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travelincluding the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guideshistory, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.; Title: DK Readers L0: Farm Animals (DK Readers Pre-Level 1) | [
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30,835 | 2 | DK Books is known for the graphically strong and compellingly designed releases. The Children s Cook Book Quick and Tasty Recipes for Young Chefs includes easy to follow recipes along with oodles of full color photographs with basic cooking fundamentals like how to boil an egg and how to cut the tops of strawberries. The 50 recipes include such tempting choices like Sausage Popovers, Blueberry Pancakes, Chicken Curry. --Babble.comKatharine Ibbs, an experienced home economist and food stylist, brings her fresh approach to cooking to the DK Childrens Cookbook and I Can Cook! A passionate believer in the importance of learning about cooking from an early age, Katharine has taught cooking classes for kids and contributed to numerous childrens cookbooks.Howard Shooter is a food photographer with more than 20 years of experience. He has been a finalist for Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year three separate times. His studio is based in Camden, London. Among his many clients are Pepsi Co, Marks and Spencer, KFC, Lipton, and Hellman's.; Title: DK Children's Cookbook | [
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30,836 | 13 | Glenn Dakin started off in comics creating bizarre characters like Paris the Man of plaster, and graduated to write superhero comics for Marvel. He has written many children's books including Finding Nemo: The Essential Guide.; Title: The Incredibles: The Essential Guide (DK Essential Guides) | [
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30,837 | 21 | With more than 50 combined singles titles and 10 Grand Slam singles victories, Venus and Serena Williams have been dominating women's tennis since the late 1990s. Despite the inevitable rivalry, the Williams sisters remain close friends and as partners have 6 Grand Slam doubles victories and a Gold Medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.; Title: How to Play Tennis | [
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30,838 | 18 | Tanya Lee Stone has received many awards and honors for her books, including an NAACP Image Award forCourage Has No Color,a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal forAlmost Astronauts, and a Golden Kite Award forThe Good, the Bad, and the Barbie. Her articles and reviews have appeared inSchool Library Journal,TheHorn Book Magazine,and TheNew York Times.She is best known for her passion for telling little-known or unknown true stories of people who have been missing from our histories. Stone went to Oberlin College and now teaches writing at Champlain College.; Title: DK Biography Abraham Lincoln: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,839 | 12 | Steve Parker is the author of more than 300 titles of children's and adult nonfiction. Before becoming a freelance writer, he worked at the Natural History Museum in London and as a managing editor at DK. His books include Eyewitness: Fish, Eyewitness: Electricity, Eyewitness: Seashore, The Human Body Book, and The Encyclopedia of Sharks.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Skeleton: Discover the Evolution, Structure, and Functions of Bones | [
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30,840 | 15 | Peter Ackroyd is a highly acclaimed historian, biographer, poet, and novelist. He was born in London and studied at both Cambridge and Yale universities. His books include The Great Fire of London, The Last Testament of Oscar Wilde, T.S. Eliot: A Life, and London: The Biography.; Title: Kingdom of the Dead (Voyages Through Time) | [
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30,841 | 17 | Lenny Hort is the author of many books for children, including George Washington (DK Biography), The Seals on the Bus, and Tie Your Socks and Clap Your Feet: Mixed Up Poems. He also served as the editorial consultant on the Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah titles in DKs My First Board Book series.; Title: DK Biography: George Washington: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,842 | 2 | Annabel Karmel is a chef and writer trained at the cookery school Le Cordon Bleu.; Title: Mom and Me Cookbook | [
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30,843 | 11 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: NoisyFarm (Baby Fun) | [
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30,844 | 12 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: First Human Body Encyclopedia (DK First Reference) | [
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30,845 | 1 | Steve Parker is the author of more than 300 titles of children's and adult nonfiction. Before becoming a freelance writer, he worked at the Natural History Museum in London and as a managing editor at DK. His books include Eyewitness: Fish, Eyewitness: Electricity, Eyewitness: Seashore, The Human Body Book, and The Encyclopedia of Sharks.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Fish: Discover the Amazing World of Fish How They Evolved, How They Live, and their We | [
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30,846 | 13 | Neil Ardley was an English composer and author. At Bristol University he studied chemistry, piano, and saxophone in equal measure, and after graduating he wrote more than 100 books on music, technology, and science, including 101 Great Science Experiments, Eyewitness: Music, and How Things Work. By the time of his retirement he had sold around 10 million books. He died in 2004.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Music: Discover Music in All its Forms and the Amazing Variety of Instruments from Zith | [
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30,847 | 1 | Grade 3-6This title presents great bird-watching activities, an assortment of clear color photos, and fundamental facts about birds and their behavior. Children will be able to study species like the experts as they follow the instructions to build a blind and perform studies from bird pellets. The instructions are easy to follow and appealing, and are paired with delightful photos. Bird table, nest box, feeders, baths, and caller are some of the craft projects. Other undertakings are included to test bird intelligence and examine feeding preferences and nesting habits. These are especially designed to encourage observational skills. Not to be mistaken as a complete work on birds, the science served is just enough to understand some basic facts that will enhance the activities. For example, the shape of beaks is tied to type of food consumed, such as the hummingbird's slim curved beak suited to sip nectar, and feeding signs are explored, such as shrikes that spike small lizards in place until they are ready to consume them. Feather collecting is suggested, with the functionality of types enumerated. Warnings are included both for legalities of collecting endangered specimens and safety in the case of projects requiring care. This title is bound to generate interest and understanding; it's a must-buy for libraries to support budding ornithologists.Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Smithsonian: Bird-watcher (Smithsonian Nature Activity Guides) | [
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30,848 | 13 | Dr. Curtis Saxton is the author of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Incredible Cross-Sections. Highly acclaimed illustrators, Richard Chasemore and Hans Jenssen have co-illustrated four Star Wars Cross-Sections and three Inside the Worlds of Star Wars books for DK.; Title: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Incredible Cross-Sections (The Definitive Guide to the Craft from Star Wars Episode III) | [
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30,849 | 22 | Scott Beatty earned his Master of Arts degree in fiction writing at Iowa State University. A former English teacher, radio personality and magazine editor, Beatty is also the author of DK's Catwoman: The Visual Guide to the Feline Fatale.; Title: Batman: The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight | [
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30,851 | 18 | "Complete with myriad compelling photographs and lively details ... this resource serves as a fascinating eyewitness." -- The Reading Teacher"This is a stunning visual guide to the people, battles, and events of the American Revolution." -- Social Education; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: American Revolution | [
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30,853 | 18 | The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children. [Eyewitness series] (Newsweek) ...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] (The New York Times) These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] (School Library Journal); Title: Wild West (DK Eyewitness Books) | [
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30,854 | 0 | Tom DeFalco is a best-selling author and former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is the author of Hulk: The Incredible Guide.; Title: Fantastic Four Ultimate Guide | [
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30,855 | 18 | Gr. 6-9. Like most DK books, this new entry in the Eyewitness Books series is jam-packed with detailed color photos and brief snippets of text that readers will want to return to again and again. Besides identifying major political and military figures from both sides of the conflict, photos and text also document supporters and protesters, as well as the medical workers and civilians caught in the crossfire. Pictures and descriptions of weaponry and machinery will please military buffs, while troubling descriptions of Napalm and Agent Orange expose the grim realities of warfare. Photos of memorabilia, such as patches, pins, and bracelets, add a personal dimension to the struggle. Fully illustrated end matter concludes, including factoids and FAQs, a detailed time line, and a glossary. This wide ranging resource, which holds appeal for readers well beyond the target audience, should reinforce DK's reputation for publishing visually captivating, dependable nonfiction. Roger LeslieCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved"This wide ranging resource, which holds appeal for readers well beyond the target audience, should reinforce DK's reputation for publishing visually captivating, dependable nonfiction." Booklist"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." Newsweek"A mini museum between the covers of a book." The New York Times"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." School Library Journal; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Vietnam War: Discover the People, Places, Battles, and Weapons of America's Indochina Struggl | [
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30,856 | 11 | DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. It has a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travel—including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides—history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Early Humans: Discover How the World's First People Lived from Cave Dwellings to the Tools of | [
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30,857 | 13 | James Luceno is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Cloak of Deception and three Star Wars: The New Jedi Order novels. He wrote the film adaptations for The Shadow and The Mask of Zorro. This is his first book with DK.; Title: Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary | [
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30,858 | 0 | Ryder Windham is a former editor of Star Wars comics and the author of more than 50 Star Wars books, including the DK ReadersStars Wars:Journey Through Spaceand Stars Wars:Galactic Crisis!, as well as the Revenge of the Sith Scrapbook and junior novelizations of the Star Wars trilogy.; Title: Star Wars: Galactic Crisis! | [
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30,859 | 2 | Grade 4-8–Buller introduces Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Sikhism through the eyes of children. What constitutes faith and tradition is briefly explained and a world map indicates the main religion in each country. Following a thumbnail sketch of each religion, the text looks at its origin, founder, and practices. Sidebars include a brief discussion of a religious symbol, the holy book, rites of passage, a map and chart indicating the number of practitioners and where they live, and a list of the main festivals. On the next spread, children of the faith discuss what they hope to be or do, and, particularly, what they like about their religion. They discuss their beliefs, ceremonies, and practices. The concluding chapter looks at five additional faiths. Overall, the amount of information is adequate and straightforward and focuses on aspects of the religion that would appeal to children. The clear, vibrant photographs are especially inviting. For more specific details, try Jennifer Glossop's The Kids Book of World Religions (Kids Can, 2003) or Mary Pope Osborne's One World, Many Religions: The Way We Worship (Knopf, 1996).–Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 3-5. This all-in-one reference smoothly imparts the essence of the world's major religions and their roles in the lives of believers. An introductory spread explains the universals (faith is what people "trust, hold true, and are loyal to") followed by a world map, color coded by each country's main religion. The specific faiths are examined in successive chapters, with the remote facts about statistics, tenets, and ancient prophets, gods, and gurus followed by impassioned commentary from contemporary young believers. The book concludes with explanations of less-common faiths, including Zoroastrianism and Baha'i. The stream of religion-specific terminology can be dizzying, and it's confusing that the child to whom the first-person commentary is attributed is rarely featured in the photos. Nonetheless, the browsable format makes the book a comfortable option for children curious about beliefs that bring comfort and purpose to kids around the world. Jennifer MattsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: A Faith Like Mine | [
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30,860 | 2 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Bathtime Peekaboo!: Touch-and-Feel and Lift-the-Flap | [
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30,861 | 15 | DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. It has a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travel—including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides—history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.; Title: Albert Einstein | [
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30,862 | 11 | Among Arthur Cotterell's historical books areChariot,The Minoan World,A Dictionary of World Mythology,The Penguin Encyclopedia of Classical Civilizations,The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Civilizations,The Pimlico Dictionary of Classical Mythologies,and Eyewitness:Ancient China.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient China: Discover the History of Imperial China from the Great Wall to the Days of the La | [
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30,863 | 22 | Scott Beatty earned his Master of Arts degree in fiction writing at Iowa State University. A former English teacher, radio personality and magazine editor, Beatty is also the author of DK's Catwoman: The Visual Guide to the Feline Fatale.; Title: Batman Begins: The Visual Guide | [
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30,864 | 12 | Grade 4-8A dynamic book filled with puzzles and problems to solve. Blocks of color, diagrams, and photo collages contribute to the exciting layout. Four sections (Where do numbers come from? Magic numbers, Shaping up, and The world of math) cover the history of counting, zero, number theory, Pi, chance, logic, fractals, and much more. The contributions of mathematical greats, from Ahmose to Albert Einstein, are described in brief. Many of the examples and questions are popular culture items; answers are provided in the back of the book. There is an error; the book attributes selecting animals to take on the ark to Moses rather than Noah. Not all sources are attributed (such as the chance of dying from various causes), although all images are. This title is well indexed and has a detailed table of contents. A fun romp for number and puzzle lovers.Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. Ball aims straight at kids' natural enthusiasm for puzzles and nifty phenomena in this wide-angle view of math. Readers will find the usual number history, finger-counting tricks, and magic squares here, but Ball extends his purview well beyond typical classroom subjects to touch upon topology, chaos theory, and fractals. Some discussions and exercises will challenge even grown-up brainiacs ("It's possible to make a hole in a postcard-sized piece of paper that a person can step through. Can you work out the pattern?"), but many others (making an icosahedron; performing probability-based card tricks) are spot-on for inquisitive kids who like to fiddle and ponder. Perhaps the only real drawback is the book's design. Fragments of text appear beside distractingly scattered photos, and the jacket's cheerful primary colors seem to target a younger audience than will be capable of absorbing the concepts. Try this on kids who ask for books on Sudoku number squares, and give it to teachers at many levels, who will want to borrow from Ball's pedagogical toolbox. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Go Figure!: A Totally Cool Book About Numbers (Big Questions) | [
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30,865 | 19 | Grade 3-6Although the cover states that the book contains 50 delicious recipes, there are really only 10 basic ones with suggested variations. For instance, instructions for making shortbread cookies are followed by a list of 10 ingredients such as nuts or raisins that may be added to make new cookies. The simple recipes are accompanied by clear, color photographs that show the ingredients, tools, and steps in preparation. A few recipes call for superfine sugar, which is not readily available everywhere in the U.S. Notes remind youngsters of safety issues and when it is important to receive parental assistance. The bright and busy layout includes stuffed-animal assistants that add kid appeal. Angela Wilkess The Childrens Step-by-Step Cook Book (DK, 1997) contains recipes similar to almost all of the ones found here, plus many more, and is a better choice for aspiring bakers.Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Jane Bull has written many children's books and was one of the original designers of the DK Eyewitness series. Bull's other creations The Rainy Day Activity Book, The Outdoor Activity Book, The Halloween Book, and The Magic Book.; Title: The Baking Book | [
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30,866 | 2 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Big Girls Use the Potty! | [
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30,867 | 18 | This updated version of a 1994 title follows the typical DK graphic-intense format: full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, drawings, and reproductions spill across pages, curling around brief text entries. Every page is splashed with numerous pictorial presentations of artifacts, individuals, and events deemed representative of historic periods, civilizations, and cultures. Coverage begins in the Cambrian era, 570 million years ago, and is current through 2004. The volume divides history into 20 chronological chapters, beginning with "Early People" and moving through such sections as "Traders and Warriors," "Monks and Invaders," "Commerce and Colonies," "The World Goes to War," and, finally, "One World." Each chapter begins with a two-page spread of a map of the world that provides a quick visual summary of major developments. The next two pages feature time lines of specific events, sorted into five geographic areas: Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Subsequent pages discuss these events in more detail, adding background images representing aspects of daily life: decorative arts, cultural and religious artifacts, portraits of influential people, and so on. Detailed captions effectively relate these illustrations to the text. A final section, "Reference Pages," offers several summaries of various aspects of human development: time lines of empires, inventions, diseases, disasters, and medical advances; lists of U.S. presidents, Russian and Soviet leaders, and international organizations; charts of city population growth and religious affiliation; and maps of population density, political assassinations, and drinking and driving age requirements. A four-page chronology of the British Isles is followed by a glossary and detailed index. Intended for general audiences, the text and maps use modern or commonly known country names and terms, English versions of proper names, and U.S. measures. Although perhaps not a first-priority purchase for the reference collection, this visually enticing compilation will prove irresistible to browsers and offers a wealth of support material to student researchers. The first edition was extremely popular. Public- and secondary-school collections will probably want to update and might want to consider circulating copies as well. Kathleen McBroomCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedPlantagenet Somerset Fry is an international bestseller and the author of more than 50 history books, including The Kings & Queens of England and Scotland, published by DK in 1990.; Title: History of the World | [
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30,868 | 15 | We revel in working and playing with high-tech gadgetry, addicted to our cell phones, computers, digital cameras, and MP3 Players and more, but we rarely stop to think how these things actually work. Even home appliances such as refrigerators and microwave ovens use technology that many people don't understand yet take completely for granted. This colorfully illustrated picture book uses advanced imaging technology such as X rays, scanning electron micrographs, and infrared thermograms, along with traditional graphics, to reveal the workings of all this and more, from the Internet and computers to advanced textiles, space-age materials, and medical marvels. Even conveniences as basic as a match and a lightbulb are dissected with brilliant photography. Includes numerous examples where man-made inventions mimic the example of nature, such as fluorescent lights from bioluminescence and Velcro from the burr plant. Summed up with a technology time line, biographies of groundbreaking inventors, and a glossary of "techno terms," this will rate high on the "cool" factor, whether at home, school, or library. David SiegfriedCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved"...a fascinating, thorough look at modern technology." -- Library Media Connection"For any curious kid finding his was in the modern world, this is the book to own." -- Practical Homeschooling"Teens who enjoy taking `stuff` apart in order to find out how it works will spend hours poring over this eye-opening book." -- Science; Title: Cool Stuff and How It Works | [
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30,869 | 0 | Grade 4 UpAn encyclopedic view of the primary locations of all six Star Wars films. Logically arranged in the chronological progression of the movies, the text treats the material as if it were truly nonfiction, breathlessly recounting the details of the history and geography of planets such as Tatooine, the home of Luke Skywalker, and the Ewok Village from the final film. While the focus is on settings, some events are covered, such as battles and speeder chases. The book depends primarily on illustrations with some photographs from the films. The artwork has a great amount of detail on each location, and cutaways show multiple levels of such places as the Galactic Senate. The books design shows a good deal of imagination, to the point of including topographic maps like those in National Geographic, with lines and other annotations charting the course of various battles, and makes good use of foldouts. While this title makes for interesting browsing, it imparts more information than casual observers will care to process and is only for rabid Star Wars fans who cant get enough of George Lucass creation.Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Star Wars Complete Locations: Inside the Worlds of the Entire Star Wars Saga | [
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30,870 | 13 | Dan Jurgens is a writer and artist of comic books. He is best known for creating the superhero Booster Gold, and for his lengthy runs on the Superman titles.; Title: You Can Draw: Marvel Characters | [
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30,871 | 12 | Dr. Ann Newmarkworked as a curator, writer, and researcher at the Science Museum in London. She helped to revamp the chemistry galleries as a research assistant in the 1970s, became senior curator of the Experimental Chemistry branch in the 1980s, and was promoted to head of documentation in the 1990s. Newmark wrote theDK Eyewitness book Chemistryin 1993, using photographs of many of the museum's unique items to help illustrate the subject for young readers.; Title: DK Eyewitness Books: Chemistry: Discover the Amazing Effect Chemistry Has on Every Part of Our Lives | [
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30,872 | 0 | Debi Gliori has been writing children's books since 1976 and is the author/illustrator of many books for children.; Title: Bedtime Stories | [
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30,873 | 17 | Kem Knapp Sawyer is an author who has written everything from travel articles to young adult books. Her work has appeared in the St. Louis Patch Dispatch, the Christian Science Monitor, the Washington Post, Scholastic News, and Cobblestone. Some of her books include biographies of Abigail Adams, Anne Frank, Nelson Mandela, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Lucretia Mott. Sawyer has also written a novel,Freedom Calls: Journey of a Slave Girl.; Title: DK Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,874 | 15 | Grade 4 UpThis book features eye-catching views of the human body. The computer-generated, three-dimensional images were created by scanning successive horizontal slices of a specially treated human cadaver. For instance, an image of a skeleton is shown next to a skeleton with some of its muscles, which is next to a skeleton with blood vessels. Throughout the four sections, acetate overlays highlight specific systems. The images are clearly labeled and annotated. In addition, each spread has a few paragraphs of information and a Did You Know? box. (One of them tells why hearts are used on Valentine cards.) The text should be accessible to readers with no background. The accompanying CD allows users to examine interactive, 360-degree animations of the images. Suitable as a ready-reference source as well as for casual browsers, this informative title does a magnificent job of showing just how complicated and elaborate the human body is.Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 4-7. "Our bodies are really just machines. But they are more complicated and built better than any machine we can make." Walker's pithy opening observation is borne out by this book's unusual digitally created artwork, culled from a virtual cadaver that was originally developed for use by doctors and medical students. A sturdy, covered spiral binding allows the topical spreads and occasional acetate overlays to lie flat as browsers explore the body's major systems and regions, a tour that includes a clinical view of the female and male reproductive organs. Though some children may find the deluge of captions in minute type overwhelming, the striking visuals will readily satisfy younger readers motivated by any combination of macabre curiosity and scientific interest. A glossary is included, as is a prominently displayed CD that many libraries may wish to remove. The book works just fine without the digital supplement, but do keep the disk on hand to show curious students its 360-degree animations. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Body: An Amazing Tour of Human Anatomy | [
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30,875 | 12 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: My First Touch & Feel Picture Cards: First Words (MY 1ST T&F PICTURE CARDS) | [
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30,876 | 18 | Vicki Cobb published her first book, Science Experiments You Can Eat, in 1972 and since then has written more than 85 nonfiction childrens books. She received a degree in zoology from Barnard and attained a Masters degree in secondary science education. Shes a member of the group blog Interesting Nonfiction for Kids, the founder and president of Ink Think Tank, LLC, and a regular writer for Education Update and the Huffington Post. Her books include DK Biography: Harry Houdini.; Title: DK Biography: Harry Houdini: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,877 | 2 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Big Boys Use the Potty! | [
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30,878 | 15 | Roger Bridgman is the author of Eyewitness Electronics and Eyewitness Technology.; Title: 1000 Inventions and Discoveries | [
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30,879 | 13 | DK Publishing was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children, and produces content for consumers in more than 87 countries and 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect.It has areputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. DK's adult range spans travelincluding the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guideshistory, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGObooks. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher Rough Guides.; Title: Fabulous Hair | [
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30,881 | 6 | Michael Basman became hooked on chess at the age of ten and has been playing ever since. He has taken part in several olympiads and, in 1973, swept the board at the British Chess Championships. Since becoming an International Master in 1981, he has dedicated his time to teaching schoolchildren and, in 1996, set up the UK Schools' Chess Challenge, an annual event that attracts thousands of new players each year.; Title: Chess for Kids | [
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30,882 | 12 | Ranking as the web-slinger's top-selling comic-book author, Tom DeFalco has written about the adventures of Spiderman and other super heroes for over 20 years. Tom has been a top writer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics. He has written many titles for Marvel and DK, including Hulk: The Incredible Guide in 2003.; Title: Avengers: The Ultimate Guide | [
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30,884 | 0 | Debi Gliori has been writing children's books since 1976 and is the author/illustrator of many books for children.; Title: Nursery Rhymes | [
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30,886 | 16 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: Colorful World (Fun Flaps) | [
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30,887 | 21 | Grade 1-4 Through exquisite soft-focus photographs, readers experience a young girl's first class at a gymnastic club with her friend. Children will move through the lesson with the girls and their diverse classmates, including two boys. Each spread focuses on a particular skill. Discussions of stretching, conditioning, splits, and rolls are followed by information on advanced skills on the beam, vault, apparatus, rings, and bars. Safety procedures, appropriate clothing, sequencing, and competing are also considered. Both large and smaller step-by-step photographs have clarifying captions and descriptions. An attractive book for children interested in knowing more about this sport. Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.K-Gr. 3. Similar in format to Ballet School (2003)and Ice Skating School (2004), this book, also illustrated with Handley's irresistible photos, invites readers inside a British gymnastics training center. Variations in experience are accommodated through an upbeat narrative that brings an absolute beginner, a girl of about seven, to class with her more advanced friend. The newcomer receives tutorials in warm-ups and safety and then watches her racially diverse classmates practice moves on floor, vault, beam, and bars. An older student demonstrates choreographed routines, prefacing the younger girls' preparation for a first competition. American gymnasts may be bemused by some of the British terminology, and boys' events are discussed in only two spreads. But members of the book's target audience, a group clearly indicated by the soft-focus cover image of a girl in a pretty sky-blue uniform striking a graceful pose, will appreciate the attractive, up-to-date coverage of a sport that tends to receive only sporadic attention clustering around summer Olympics. Jennifer MattsonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: I Love Gymnastics | [
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30,888 | 13 | Annabel Blackledge is the author of the DK Readers Lets Go Riding and I Want to Be a Ballerina, as well as the book Small Pet Care: How to Look After Your Rabbit, Guinea Pig, or Hamster.; Title: DK Readers L1: I Want to Be a Ballerina (DK Readers Level 1) | [
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30,890 | 6 | DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: MY First Touch & Feel Picture Cards: Farm (MY 1ST T&F PICTURE CARDS) | [
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30,891 | 6 | These sixteen colorful flashcards with tactile elements are perfect for giving toddlers a head start in developing early language skills. The set is packaged in a sturdy box with an adhesive closure.Featuring objects that babies love including cars, busses, boats, hot air balloons, and more My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards: Things That Go contain photographs and textures on the front of the cards to keep young children engaged, while the back of the cards have related questions for additional talking points. In addition to English, each card includes pronunciations in Spanish, French, German and Chinese. A parents' guide that contains ideas for simple and advanced games to enhance the learning experience rounds out the package.With more titles available including Animals, First Words, and Colors and Shapes, My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards often are recommended by speech language pathologists for building receptive and expressive language skills in children with speech delays.DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DKs extensive childrens list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.; Title: MY First Touch & Feel Picture Cards: Things That Go (MY 1ST T&F PICTURE CARDS) | [
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30,892 | 12 | Clive Gifford is a highly experienced, award-winning journalist and author with over 70 books in print and more than 800 features and stories written for adults and children. He is passionate about sports and has written books on football, the Olympics, and various adrenaline sports. Books he has written for DK include Skateboarding and Eyewitness: Media & Communication.; Title: Skateboarding | [
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30,893 | 18 | Lenny Hort is the author of many books for children, including George Washington (DK Biography), The Seals on the Bus, and Tie Your Socks and Clap Your Feet: Mixed Up Poems. He also served as the editorial consultant on the Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah titles in DKs My First Board Book series.Laaren Brown has worked as an editor and writer for more than 20 years. Working closely with the Jewish Museum in New York, she was the editor of Jewish Holidays All Year Round by Ilene Cooper, which received the National Jewish Book Award for Children and Young Adult Literature.; Title: DK Biography: Nelson Mandela: A Photographic Story of a Life | [
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30,894 | 18 | Dr. Anne Millard has written or acted as historical advisor on numerous books, including DK's A Street Through Time. Illustrator Bio Steve Noon's brilliant and detailed illustrations grace DK's Story of the Titanic, A City Through Time, and A Street Through Time.; Title: A Port Through Time | [
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30,895 | 0 | Peter Sanderson is a popular culture historian specializing in comic books. He is the author of Marvel Universe, has worked as an editor and archivist for Marvel Comics and has contributed to many magazines and journals.; Title: X-Men: The Ultimate Guide, 3rd Edition | [
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30,896 | 13 | Andrew Darling specializes in movie, television, and comic-book writing, and has written several books and magazine articles on science-fiction movies. He is a contributor to DK's Marvel Encyclopedia.; Title: Ghost Rider: The Visual Guide | [
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30,897 | 0 | Mary Hoffman has written more than 70 books for children, and her powers of observation bring vitality and humor to all her stories and retellings.Her titles for DK includeHenry's BabyandA First Bible Story Book. Her best-known picture books areAmazing Grace,Three Wise Women, andAn Angel Just Like Me. Mary lives in Oxfordshire with her husband, and they have three daughters. The girls were brought up on myths and legends, of which Mary and her husband have an extensive collection.Julie Downing has illustrated more than 45 picture books, including The Firekeeper's Son, No Hugs Till Saturday, Lotus and Feather, and First Mothers. She has a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, and she teaches watercolor and children's book illustration at the Academy of Art University. Downing's art has been featured in galleries throughout England and the United States, as well as in the Society of Illustrator's Original Art Show in New York City. She has won many awards, including the New York Public Library Best Books Award and a Parents' Choice Award.; Title: A First Book of Fairy Tales | [
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30,898 | 15 | Grade 5-8This colorful book includes information, experiments, and questions and answers about physics, in four sections. In the beginning presents a historical overview of human understanding of the topic; Can you feel the force? defines some terms and explains Newton's laws. What's the matter? explores atomic make-up, magnets, and the states of matter; and Can you see the light? looks at particle theory, color, electromagnetic rays, and the speed of light. Running time lines help students place theories and scientists in historical perspective. The format includes eye-catching photos and graphics on every spread along with brief paragraphs of text and additional information in bubbles, captions, and sidebars. Experiments help explain matter, friction, gravity, velocity, electricity, air pressure, and water pressure. Interspersed cartoons and upside-down text may be distracting for some students. An appended Who's who? profiles 16 scientists from Aristotle to Dirac. Christopher Cooper's Forces and Motion: From Push to Shove (Heinemann Library, 2003) covers similar information for the same age group. Hammond's lively style and kid-centric examples provide an effective introduction to the basic concepts of physics and the scientists who discovered them.Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Richard Hammond is best known for co-hosting Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He is currently the host of the BBC's Should I Worry About...?.; Title: Can You Feel the Force? (Big Questions) | [
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30,899 | 12 | Just try to put Pick Me Up down--we dare you. Like surfing the Web, it's alarmingly easy to lose oneself in this heavy compendium of "stuff you need to know." It's even designed with Internet-savvy readers in mind. Once you get beyond the dizzying lenticular cover, open to any page. After gawking at the many bright, sharp photos, illustrations, charts, and caption sunbursts, dig in to the meat: blocks (and triangles and circles) of text about everything from how to confuse an angry seagull to a history of medicine to Germany's exports and imports to an exploration of the meaning of life. As you read along, you'll come across underlined and bold-faced words with a page number following. These are the cross references that will send you flying from page to page, ever deeper into understanding the topic du jour. In the spread about wheels, for example, theres a highlighted reference to "Inca, Aztec, and Mayan civilizations 298." Turn to page 298 and start reading about pyramids and lost citiesthen get sidetracked by "fight 154." Suddenly youre into "rappers 306" and "immune system 86." Get the picture?Students won't necessarily be able to write entire school reports from Pick Me Up, but they will certainly be able to pepper their papers--and conversation--with unusual and useful facts. Kids and grownups alike will happily spend hours browsing Pick Me Up, always finding something new to marvel over. --Emilie CoulterGrade 4-8This inventive compendium of interesting facts combines elements of an almanac, a trivia book, and the Internet with playful touches of humor. The table of contents, index, and a simple color-coding scheme provide subject access, but the book is not intended to be read from front to back. Each page includes a wide range of information, much of it connected in unexpected ways. Cross-references, which appear in bold with page numbers within the text, approximate the role of hyperlinks and allow readers to follow related topics of interest. A page on the Mona Lisa, for instance, has obvious cross-references to Leonardo da Vinci and the Italian Renaissance, but also leads to mass media and supermodels. A spread that starts with national economies also includes features on online shopping, obesity, and gospel music. The graphic design of each page is impressively diverse, utilizing charts, photographs, cartoons, and diagrams in a variety of colors and styles. Some illustrations convey most of the information, such as a clever flow chart that shows how the book works. The tone of the text is often irreverent, but this matches the general theme that information is fun and worthy of enthusiasm. Comparing the Roman Empire to McDonald's may not be the first reference for a school report, but it's a distinctly inventive way to get readers to think imaginatively about both. This unique resource is a natural choice for the many fans of the Guinness Book of Records.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Pick Me Up | [
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