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1) Oregon
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the geography, history, people, and customs of one of the three states that make up the region known as the Pacific Northwest.
3) Uranus
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, was first discovered, how it was studied in the twentieth century, and what we know about it today.
4) Pluto
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the discovery of Pluto, the ninth planet, what has been learned about it, and the current controversy over whether it is a planet at all.
6) Deer
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
108 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A summary of the life cycle, diet, behavior, anatomy, and conservation status of deer"--Provided by publisher.
10) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
104 pages : color illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents detailed information on tigers, including their representation in art and mythology, physical evolution, various subspecies, habitats, physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and interaction with humans, as well as the efforts being made to protect remaining subspecies from extinction.
11) Chameleon
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1997.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text provide information about the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of various species of chameleons and other related lizards.
12) Owl
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of owls.
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
xxiii, 115 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the diverse peoples who came to the United States from 1820, when records began to be kept, to 1924, when the gates were nearly closed to immigrants. The reactions of Americans to the new arrivals, laws that were passed, and the experiences of the immigrants themselves are covered through the use of primary sources"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
[2001]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the exploration of America from the arrival of Asian hunters in Alaska more than 15,000 years ago to the English and French settlers in the early 1600s.
16) Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
17) Giant turtle
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1997.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a variety of large turtles, including the green sea turtle, leatherback, and Galapagos tortoise.
18) Hummingbird
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
[1997]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of hummingbirds.
19) Crab
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of different types of crabs.
20) Octopus
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses and several similar creatures.
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