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Book

Brookfield, Karen.


Includes index. Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
Date Published:1993

Thicker than water

Deen, Natasha.


School Library Journal, February 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Zack has to decide between betraying a family member or losing a friend when an eighteen-year-old girl goes missing.
Date Published:2019

La conquête du ciel

Nahum, Andrew.


Réimpr. 1993, 1994. Index. Une documentation exceptionnelle par la pertinence du texte, la recherche de présentation et la qualité de l'illustration. [SDM].
Date Published:1990

Ancient Rome

James, Simon.


Includes index.
Date Published:1990

Hamlet

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.


"Modern English version side-by-side with full original text.". Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
Date Published:1986

Arms & armor

Byam, Michle, 1944-


Includes index. A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
Date Published:1988

Chrome books (Sentinel)



Date Published:2013

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

McEvoy, Kathy.


Includes index. Presents William Shakespeare's play adapted into graphic novel format about a Danish prince who seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.
Date Published:2009

Tree

Burnie, David.


Includes index. Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
Date Published:1988

Cat

Clutton-Brock, Juliet.


Includes index. Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Date Published:1991

Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires


Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]) and index. "A discussion of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2009

Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]) and index. "A discussion of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2009

Explorations et découvertes : voyages vers l'inconnu à travers l'histoire /

Adams, Simon, 1955-


Glossaire. Index. Chaque volume de cette collection aborde le thème en 27 points précédés d'une introduction et suivis d'un glossaire et d'un index. Chaque aspect traité fait l'objet d'une double page abondamment illustrée (plus de 200 illustrations, cartes et photographies en couleurs) qui se subdivise elle-même: présentation générale, faits ou personnages marquants, dates clés. Une documentation succincte, structurée, dans une présentation agréable. [SDM].
Date Published:2001

Glossaire. Index. Chaque volume de cette collection aborde le thème en 27 points précédés d'une introduction et suivis d'un glossaire et d'un index. Chaque aspect traité fait l'objet d'une double page abondamment illustrée (plus de 200 illustrations, cartes et photographies en couleurs) qui se subdivise elle-même: présentation générale, faits ou personnages marquants, dates clés. Une documentation succincte, structurée, dans une présentation agréable. [SDM].

Date Published:2001

From the Atlantic to the Pacific : Canadian expansion, 1867-1909 /

Nelson, Sheila.


The birth of the West -- Claiming the West -- Scandals and changes -- Triumphs and turmoil -- Rushing the West. Presents a short study of Canadian expansion between 1867 and 1909, and examines the birth of the western provinces, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Kondike Gold Rush, and much more.
Date Published:2006

A midsummer night's dream

Graham, Ian.


"Series created and designed by David Salariya." . Includes index. Introduces Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, discussing plot and characters, possible sources of inspiration for the play, the history of early performances, and how the productions have evolved over the years. .
Date Published:2010

Dance

Grau, Andrée.


Includes index.
Date Published:1998

Life

Burnie, David.


Includes index.
Date Published:1994

Energy

Challoner, Jack.


Includes index. Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they have been harnessed.
Date Published:1993

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Macdonald, Fiona.


Presents a graphic-novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of Dr. Henry Jekyll and his alter-ego, the sinister Mr. Hyde.
Date Published:2018

Great musicians

Ziegler, Robert, 1952- .


At head of title: Eyewitness. Includes fold-out wall chart and clip-art CD. Accompanying CD: DK eyewitness great musicians clip art, 2008. Includes index. "Discover world of passionate music makers - their influences, innovations, and greatest hits"--Cover. An illustrated history of music, musicians, and great composers from the classical period to the modern age including Handel and Bach, Gershwin and Berstein, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan; and includes clip-art CD.
Date Published:2008

At head of title: Eyewitness. Includes fold-out wall chart and clip-art CD. Accompanying CD: DK eyewitness great musicians clip art, 2008. Includes index. "Discover world of passionate music makers - their influences, innovations, and greatest hits"--Cover. An illustrated history of music, musicians, and great composers from the classical period to the modern age including Handel and Bach, Gershwin and Berstein, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan; and includes clip-art CD.

Date Published:2008

Raw talent

Shipley, Jocelyn.


Kirkus Review, July 2018. Kirkus Review. "In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Paisley has to get over her fear of performing in public if she ever wants to be a famous pop star"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018