David West
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Learn to swing trade stocks using short term price action strategies and a holy grail technique. If you are aspiring to make money from the stock markets in just a few days and you are completely new to this field, or maybe you already have some knowledge, this book focuses and dives straight into the most important aspects of trading the stock market so that you can get up to speed quickly and save your time researching the scattered pieces of information...
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Fish are unlike any other type of animal. What makes them do the things they do? This unique volume will answer that and other questions curious minds might have about their fishy friends. Eels, sea horses, and lungfish are just a few of the underwater creatures readers will learn about in this original book. A brief introduction summarizing each fish is followed by a simple diagram showing the inside parts of the animal. Each diagram includes labels...
3) Submarines
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From the early human-powered submarines of the American
Civil War to the U-boats of
both world wars and the
modern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines have
become one of the most
dangerous weapons of war.
5) The Vikings
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The Vikings had a fierce reputation as warriors and raiders. Yet, they were a trading and farming people as well. This well-researched booklets readers visit the Viking world where they'll glimpse life in a Viking town as well as on a long ship, find out about their festivals and feasts, learn about their religion and mythology, and even attend a funeral! A map of the Viking world, from America to the Mediterranean, and stunning artwork and photographs...
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An exciting collection of true stories about shipwrecks and nautical disasters, this dramatically illustrated book relates tales of the sinking and salvage of the Titanic and nine other ships from throughout history. Each chapter provides a wealth of background information and fascinating photographs of the important artifacts recovered from these wrecks. Many of the ship excavations described are marvels of engineering and true treasures of maritime...
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From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.
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In the course of just over half, a century, aeronautics and space travel has progressed from one man, Chuck Yeager, breaking the sound barrier in an airplane to building an International Space Station, which has hosted numerous individuals from at least eight different countries. Readers will delight in this high-interest coverage of key missions in the history of spaceflight as the text provides important factual background and recreates the experiences...
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Ten exciting stories feature the hardships encountered by famous and sometimes brutal explorers in their quests to discover new lands. Stories include: Hernán Cortés and the Aztec rebellion, Francisco Pizarro's battle against the natives of Colombia, Lewis and Clark's expedition, David Livingstone's attack by lions in Africa, Marco Polo's travels in China, and Samuel de Champlain's fight against the Iroquois. Feature boxes and maps add additional...
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From the first observation and
medical helicopters of World
War Two and the Korean War
to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam
and the missile-armed attack
helicopters of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how helicopters have introduced a new dynamic into
the way warfare is waged.
11) The Incas
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The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture...
12) Dinosaur Shapes
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Count the circles on Billy's bike as he tries to catch up to his pet Hypsilophodonts. Kids will enjoy looking for shapes in this entertaining book that puts kids and dinosaurs together in everyday situations.
13) Dinosaurs
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Fossils no more, dinosaurs are brought back to life to challenge each other in epic battles. Dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period to the Jurassic period meet for the first time to test their strength in this high-interest read. Where else will dinosaur enthusiasts have a chance to see their favorite dinosaurs duke it out while learning about the adaptations that make them fierce competitors? This volume features, of course, the T-rex and many other...
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Prehistoric monsters show up in the weirdest places! Welcome to the world of Dinosaurs On My Street, where life goes on as normal except that... dinosaurs roam the city streets. This colorful book about dinosaurs is for young readers. And what child doesn't enjoy dinosaurs? Each book uses amazing computer artwork to place the dinosaurs in a modern city environment of buildings, cars, trucks, fire engines, parks and construction sites. Dogs and people...
15) Warships
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In twelve dioramic scenes,
discover how warships have
changed from the sail and oar
power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.
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The ancient Romans are remembered as triumphant conquerors of much of Europe and Asia, but there's a lot more to know about them. This entertaining and instructive volume abounds with interesting facts about the ancient Romans that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It includes information young history lovers need to know to understand this important civilization, not only historic events but also cultural characteristics including how they...
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Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their struggles to survive in frigid temperatures during dangerous polar expeditions. Stories include: the last expedition of John Franklin, Salomon August Andrée's attempt to reach the North Pole by hydrogen balloon, Ernest Shackleton's journey to rescue his ice-locked crew, Riiser-Larsen and Amundsen's crash in the Arctic, and the crash of Umberto Nobile's airship Italia. Feature boxes and maps...
18) Trucks
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Monster, pickup, flatbed, tank – trucks have so many important functions! This informative book gives readers an inside look at the mechanics of trucks. Detailed illustrations with clear labels and accessible language break down complex principles, systems, and parts so that readers can easily process this fascinating material. They'll love learning about the engineering behind these incredible vehicles, and gain an appreciation for modern machinery...
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Farms are as important as ever, even in our high-tech world. Without them, we wouldn't have produce, dairy, or meats! Readers of this engaging book will see how technology and nature combine to yield delicious harvests. They'll get an inside look at the anatomy of tractors and other farm machines, learning their different parts and processes. Simple language breaks down complex principles and systems into manageable chunks of information. Intricate...
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Ten exciting stories feature famous explorers and their dangerous jungle adventures. Stories include: Gonzalo Pizarro's search for the city of El Dorado, Mary Kingsley's fall into a pit of stakes, Percy Fawcett and the lost city of Z, Henry Walter Bates' adventure in the Amazon, and Captain Barth Blake's search for Inca gold in the Amazon. Simple maps and feature boxes add additional details and help readers better understand the time period in which...