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Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Purports to be the journal of Emily Sands during her travels in Egypt in 1926 to find the lost tomb of Osiris. Based on real Egyptology, each chapter covers a different place in Egypt. Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt-and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926, four years after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, led an expedition up the Nile in search of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Aspiring wizards can tune in to the age-old wisdom of Merlin with this dazzling compendium of all things magical -- unveiling novelty elements throughout.--
4) Pirateology: the sea journal of Captain William Lubber, pirate hunter general, Boston, Massachusetts
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Within the fictitious journal of an eighteenth-century sea captain, readers can learn about the golden age of piracy--from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Student's edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), color map ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
A heavily illustrated notebook filled with newspaper clippings, letters, and text, compiled by "Lady Hestia Evans" in "1825."
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
The esteemed Dr. Drake ("Dragonology") turns his inquisitive gaze to other mythical creatures, from krakens to griffins. Includes fold-outs, flaps, and pullouts; textured samples of skin and feathers; and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Purports to be the journal of Zoticus de Lesseps, written on an ill-fated 1863 voyage accompanying Captain Nemo to explore the mysteries of the deep sea.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book is a field guide to other worlds, from the solar system to the laws of time and space; from the many species and cultures in faraway galaxies to the primitive state of alienology studies here on Earth. Join Professor Alan Grey as he leads you on a magical mystery tour of a world where space creatures mingle with earthlings, unbeknownst to all but a chosen few.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Purports to be a book, written in 1900, that sheds light on what happened to three historic vampire bloodlines, and that includes booklets, flaps, and letters between the young researcher who discovered it in the 1920s and an alluring woman who seeks his help.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reveals the secrets of the world's most famous magicians and illusionists from the ancient Egyptians to Harry Houdini while explaining how to master such examples as the classic cups-and-ball illusion and mind-reading card tricks.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations, maps ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Could dinosaurs still roam the earth? In the newest discovery in the 'Ology series, readers come face-to-face with living, breathing dinosaurs. Dinosaurology is filled with flaps and booklets offering dinosaur lore, along with such novelties as a sample of dinosaur skin, a pouch of ground stegosaurus horn, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm + 1 booklet (1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm) + 1 letter.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the Forbidden Realms reveals how to best explore the treasure-laden dungeons, mysterious Underchasm, and Icewind Dale.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
What skills do you need to become an astronaut? Why do astronaut trainees spend time underwater and in dark caves? And how does it feel to experience zero gravity? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover what it takes to become an astronaut.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
What are asteroids and could one of these giant space rocks ever hit Earth? Who are the scientists who track asteroids around our solar system? And could asteroids one day be mined for metals and other valuable resources? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about asteroids. Each book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well...
15) Living on Mars
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
How will astronauts survive the long journey to Mars? What will it take for humans to live on the freezing, dusty, airless planet? And what kinds of homes will people build? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about how to survive on Mars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What does it feel like to live more than 200 miles above Earth in the International Space Station (ISS)? What happens during an average day? And is it true that ISS astronauts drink water that's made from their own urine? In this new Science Slam! title, kids will discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about living in space." --
18) Working in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you get ready to blast off into space!" --
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