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86) The Sahara
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77 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm.
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English
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"There is a land where sand reigns and water is as precious as gold. Where scorpions burrow, oasis pools glisten, and the sun relentlessly beats down. This is a place where pharaohs and queens once ruled, and traders journeyed by camel caravan. Get ready to explore the mightiest desert on Earth, a land of epic extremes where only the tough survive... Welcome to the Sahara."--Back cover.
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176 pages : color illustrations, color maps, portraits ; 30 cm
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English
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Contains expert information on the natural history, characteristics and behavior of over 250 species of primates, along with maps showing the ranges of the species. Readers will find an abundance of up-to-date facts, review the latest research and conservation efforts, and discover the remarkable characteristics that all primates -- including humans -- share.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by...
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271 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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A glorious survey of work by more than 70 contemporary floral designers who are extending the boundaries of their art Blooms celebrates the explosive impact that floral designers from the last decade have had on a previously underappreciated art form. This stunning book is the most ambitious survey of contemporary floral design ever published and demonstrates just how far these innovative designers have pushed the boundaries of contemporary floral...
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xix, 268 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"We've all heard that our home should be our sanctuary, but most of us fall short of that ideal. Too often, the reality is that our homes are just another place for stress and work. Now trusted HGTV/Trading Spaces interior designer Vern Yip guides you on confidently creating a home where you can instantly feel relaxed and rejuvenated, while also reflecting your family's unique style and needs. Here Vern shares the tips, tricks, and design principles...
96) Volcanoes
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413 pages : color illustrations ; 38 cm
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English
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Documents the awesome power and devastating aftermath of volcanoes, offering photographs of the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the recent Guagua Pichincha eruption, rivers of fire, lava islands, and massive craters.
97) Butterflies
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288 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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In the text, Orenstein explains the latest scientific discoveries about the world's butterflies and moths. Marent's photographs provide close-up views from delicate browns and skippers to giant birdwings and glittering morphos. You'll discover the answers to many of your questions, from the evolution of color and pattern in butterfly wings to how butterfly populations can survive in a changing world and a warming climate.
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