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4) The Maya
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1985
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.
5) The Cheyenne
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1988
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Cheyenne Indians, who call themselves "The People."
7) Bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1983
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the different kinds of bears, how they behave, and how they should be treated.
10) Halley's comet
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1985
Language
English
Description
Describes the general characteristics of comets and gives a brief history of Halley's comet discussing its expected reappearance in late 1985-early 1986.
11) Horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1981
Language
English
Description
Briefly traces the growth and training of a foal, weanling, and yearling, discusses the history and uses of horses in America, and describes various kinds of horses.
12) Cats
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1983
Language
English
Description
A guide to caring for cats as pets, which includes descriptions of other members of the cat family.
13) Apatosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of the dinosaur with the long neck and tail, how its name was changed from Brontosaurus to Apatosaurus, and the discovery of dinosaur bones by paleontologists.
14) Recycling
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Shows how the ever-growing tide of refuse threatens the environment and wastes resources, and how recycling helps in conservation efforts.
15) Birds of prey
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1983
Language
English
Description
Briefly discusses the physical characteristics and habits of owls, vultures, hawks, and eagles.
16) Automobiles
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1982
Language
English
Description
Describes different types of automobiles and their purposes and discusses automobile design and other related topics such as gasoline, mileage, and safety.
17) Explorers
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1984
Language
English
Description
Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program.
18) Buffalo
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
A history of the buffalo/bison in this country, discussing its behavior and population today.
20) The Hopi
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1987
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Hopi Indians describing their customs, religious beliefs, interactions with other tribes, and the changes modern civilization has brought to their traditional way of life.
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