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Flying machines : how the Wright brothers soared
Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather…
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- 9781626721395
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- 106 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- Science comics
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- 629.130092273 WIL
Kansai International Airport : airport in the sea
Discusses the history, purpose, and maintenance of Japan's Kansai International Airport, including what it is like to land on a man-made island. Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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- 9780516259093
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- High interest books
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- 629.1 WAU
Space travel
Space Travel provides an original and dramatic introduction to the discovery of space. Through facts, stories and activities, the excitement and fascination of space exploration is freshly conceived for a new generation of young explorers.
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- 882210951
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- 32 pages : illustration : 26 cm
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- 629.4 GRA
Dig dig digging
"Diggers are good at dig, dig, digging, scooping up the earth and lifting and tipping. They make huge holes with their dig, dig, digging. They can work all day." Trucks and tractors, fire engines and helicopters-they all like to work hard. But after a long, happy day of beep-beeping and vroom-vrooming, even the busiest engines need to rest. This bright, bouncy, noise-filled book brings to…
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- 9780439927840
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- 32 pages : illustration : 24 cm
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- 629.2 MAY
Car
Cars have come a long way in the century or so since they were invented. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how cars have changed and developed, from the dangers of the early pioneering models to the complicated speedsters of today. See a horseless carriage and boneshaker, the elegant classics of the 1930s, and the family cars of the 1950s. Every aspect of the ca…
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- 9780329599058
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- 72 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- Eyewitness Book
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- 629.2 SUT
Earth, water, and air
In Earth, Water and Air, you will discover fascinating facts about vehicles that move on the land, under the sea, and in the air. Learn about: Cars, trains, and other wheels Planes and things that fly up and away! The famous people who pioneered flight A world without wheels -- and how people managed Fire engines and ambulances Maps, compasses, and radar -- and how they are used Showboat…
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- 0517118971
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- 157 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 629 SCH
Dazzling diggers
Diggers are noisy, strong, and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig. Diggers have shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt, and shift. Sloshing and squelching, and smashing and bashing, the construction machinery does its work - manned by a friendly animal gang - in this lively picture book. Young children will adore it as will the adults who get to read aloud these irresistibl…
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- 9780753403501
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- 629 MIT
The automobile
Describes the history of the automobile and includes information on the important men who were pivotal in its invention, including Nikolaus Otto, Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and Henry Ford. Inventions That Shaped the World introduces young readers to revolutionary inventions, and emphasizes the impact the inventions had upon life at the time of their creation and beyond. Also explored is the …
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- 9780531167199
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- 80 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- Invention that shaped the world
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- 629.2 CON
We work in space
We Work in Space explores the special skills, tools, and uniforms needed to be an astronaut. The contribution made by astronauts to space research is emphasized, and children are encouraged to think about what it would be like to be an astronaut themselves. The book's playful, unpredictable designs and high quality photographs attract and maintain a child's attention and provide opportunities f…
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- 9781410922441
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Raintree sprouts
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- 629.4 AYL
My little golden book about the first moon landing
Little ones will learn about the rocket Saturn V, the command module Columbia, and of course the famous lunar lander Eagle, and how they each served to send astronauts into space. Kids will learn who the astronauts were and how they were chosen for the mission. And they’ll hear Neil Armstrong’s unforgettable words in his message back to Earth: “one giant leap for mankind.” Fun facts abo…
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- 9780525580072
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 629.4 LOV
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