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This beautiful book offers a striking and unusual view of a wide array of Indian art. It highlights - close up and in colour - outstanding examples of design, workmanship and craft in dramatic sculptu
The oceans are teeming with creatures large and small, from the seashore to the depths of the abyss. From the pincers of tiny crustaceans to the sharp teeth of a massive sperm whale, there’s plenty fo
There’s no question that kids are fascinated with dinosaurs and fossils. From massive dinosaur skeletons to ancient insects embedded in amber, there’s plenty for kids to discover inCreature Close-Up:
Kids have always been fascinated by the amazing world of insects and bugs. From colorful butterflies to battling rhinoceros beetles, there’s plenty for kids to discover inCreature Close-Up: Insects. T
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"This juicy book shows how some insects get the food they need to survive from plants, while others get it from animals, or both plants and animals. Readers will be surprised to learn that the mouthpa
"Many insects work together to survive. Engaging text and exciting images help give readers a close-up look at bees, wasps, termites, and ants. They will discover how these insects organize their grou
Introduces the different ways insects defend themselves from their enemies--the many types of animals that eat insects--including sensing danger, stings, camouflage, bad smells, looking like dangerous
Like the Impressionists, Degas sought to capture fleeting moments in the flow of modern life, yet he showed little interest in painting plain air landscapes, favoring scenes in theaters and cafes illu
"Most people try to avoid problems--but not engineers! They go out and look for problems! In this fun, new title readers will learn about the kinds of problems engineers help solve. Readers are also i
"Engineers know that there is always more than one possible solution to a problem! This interesting title uses accessible text and relatable examples to explain how engineers test and compare differen
"From video games and sports equipment, to cars and cleaning products, many of the things we use everyday were designed by engineers. This exciting title incorporates child-centered examples and engag
