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Castle
by David Macaulay  Publisher Comments The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest...
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Pyramid
by David Macaulay Publisher Comments 'Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.'...
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DK Big Book of Trains
by Christine Heap Publisher Comments All aboard! "The Big Book of Trains" is setting off on a journey to explore the fastest, heaviest, longest, and most fantastic trains in the world. Features more than 50 of the world's most amazing trains, from the Bullet train (the fastest) and the...
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The Amazing World of Castles
by Barbara Taylor Synopsis Discover what lies behind the massive stones of a castle wall, beyond the iron gates and over the deep, dark moat. Enter a world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle, and fight your way in between a hail of arrows to discover the world...
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882 1/2 Amazing Answers To Your Questions About the Titanic
by Hugh Brewster Publisher Comments Unknown facts are revealed in this fact-filled, stunningly illustrated volume. Full-color photos, detailed diagrams & paintings....
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Monster Machines
by Caroline Bingham Publisher Comments Giant sized poster-like spreads and informative captions will keep imaginations soaring and eyes wide open with these amazing children's guides....
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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction
by David Macaulay Publisher Comments This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral's growth....
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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah Hopkinson Publisher Comments The acclaimed team behind the award-winning "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt" is back with the riveting story of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. Illustrations....
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Make This Egyptian Mummy
by Ian Ashman Publisher Comments A simple tube of glue and a pair of scissors transform this book into a fantastic model of an Egyptian mummy!...
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Mosque
by David Macaulay Publisher Comments An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern people, David Macaulay here reveals the methods and materials used to design and construct a mosque in late-sixteenth-century...
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Mega Trucks: The Biggest, Toughest Trucks in the World!
by Scholastic Inc. (cor) Publisher Comments Discover the biggest trucks in the world! From massive diggers, loggers, and loaders to gigantic dump trucks and bulldozers, this bright and busy book is a colorful introduction to the exciting world of mega trucks.With fabulous photographs, easy-to-read...
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Off Go Their Engines, Off Go Their Lights.
by Janice Milusich Publisher Comments How do cars and trucks go to sleep? As the sun sets and the buzz of the city changes to a hum, a yellow taxi picks up a fare. Traveling through the streets, it passes different types of vehicles finishing their workday. A red pumper truck has been...
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Built to Last: Building America's Amazing Bridges, Dams, Tunnels, and Skyscrapers
by George Sullivan Publisher Comments Learn how the Erie Canal and the Transcontinental Railroad advanced the western migration. This narrative profiles 17 architectural and engineering marvels, and the architects and engineers who made them possible. Photos....
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Twenty-One Elephants: And Still Standing
by April Jones Prince Publisher Comments Fireworks and top hats filled the air in celebration when the Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883. Some wondered how much weight the new bridge could hold. P.T. Barnum, creator of "The Greatest Show on Earth," would stage a show on the bridge that was too...
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Taj Mahal
by Caroline Arnold Publisher Comments Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture....
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Castles & Forts (Kingfisher Knowledge)
by Simon Adams Publisher Comments KFK Castles & Forts takes you on an incredible journey through history. From the first Iron Age hill forts, travel to some of the world's greatest fortresses and castles. Find out more about Fort Ticonderoga and the part it played in the...
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Can You Fly High, Wright Brothers? (Scholastic Science Supergiants)
by Melvin Berger Publisher Comments This exciting series shows young readers how giants of science--from Edison to Einstein--were kids just like them. Melvin and Gilda Berger tell how these pioneers grew up and, through imagination and hard work, made amazing discoveries that changed the...
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Building the Book Cathedral
by David Macaulay Publisher Comments It has been twenty-six years since the publication of Cathedral. David Macaulay's first book, , introduced readers around the world to his unique gift for presenting architecture and technology in simple terms, and for demystifying even the most complex...
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Bridges!: Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test (Kaleidoscope Kids Books)
by Carol Johmann Publisher Comments The authors describes different kinds of bridges, their history, design, construction, and effects on populations, environmental dilemmas, safety, and more. Full-color illustrations....
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Bridges (True Books: Buildings and Structures)
by Elaine Landau Publisher Comments Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know. Explore the three major types of bridges -- arch, beam...
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