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3) Compton's
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26 volumes : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm
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English
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How do you pronounce Pojoaque? What was Po'pay? And what is a movida? These questions -- and hundreds more -- are answered in this catalog of people, places, arts, cultures, and colloquialisms of the City Different and Land of Enchantment. 1,000+ entries, organized alphabetically and fully indexed. 180 illustrations, including photos, drawings, charts, and graphs. Phonetic pronunciation guides for selected terms and place names.--Cover.
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Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...
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3 volumes (xxxii, 1366 pages) : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
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English
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"These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa's nations and peoples. Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this multivolume set is perfect for both high school and public library shelves. The three-volume encyclopedia will provide readers with an overview of contemporary customs and life in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through discussions of key concepts...
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503 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
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English
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Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland® landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today -- Tomorrowland's Hall of...
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272 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 30 cm.
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English
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The richness of America in all its grandeur and diversity is captured in this comprehensive, authoritative, and lively United States Encyclopedia. With a team of experts and talented writers, this book will be the definitive United States reference resource for kids, and an indispensable tool for home and school.
Every state in the union is showcased in a spectacular way in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Awesome to look at, fun to read, and...
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224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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Breeding identification, riding techniques, and the proper care for tending to horses are elements of a comprehensive guide about horses and ponies, complete with sidebars, full color photos, helpful tips, and more. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding...
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