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Maserati
E-bok, 2013
422 kr
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Maserati built its reputation on creating high-performing and elegant cars. Readers will learn the history behind these renowned Italian sports cars and will gain an understanding of the elements that make sports cars perform. Profiles include models ranging from the historic 3500 GT of the 1950s …
Keys, Legends, and Symbols in Maps
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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Just as maps help us find our way around unfamiliar places, keys and legends help us navigate unfamiliar maps. This helpful volume uses clear, easy-to-follow text to teach kids how to use a map’s legend or key to figure out what the symbols on it mean. It presents commonly used symbols, such as the …
Different Kinds of Maps
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered in taiga? This indispensable volume offers lower elementary students an introduction to the most …
Scale and Distance in Maps
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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Without a scale, the people reading a map could only hazard a guess as to whether the distance between two points on it is a matter of a few hundred feet or a few hundred miles. This useful book teaches kids how to use a map scale to determine distance, both as the crow flies and based on a …
Latitude, Longitude, and Direction
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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From “Down East” to “Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!” to “Greenwich Mean Time,” there are plenty of common phrases that invoke longitude, latitude, and direction. This immensely useful book covers topics such as compass roses, the history of longitude and latitude, Earth’s time zones, and the …
How to Draw a Map
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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Being able to draw a map is a very useful skill and one that can also be a lot of fun. This volume gives young readers plenty of pointers for making their own maps. It offers surveying suggestions and discusses various map types. The book introduces key map elements, such as scales, compass roses, …
GPS and Computer Maps
E-bok, 2012
392 kr
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In the high-tech world of today, many of the maps we encounter are GPS maps or computer maps. This informative volume explains how the GPS, or Global Positioning System, works. It discusses how and why the system was developed and how various devices use it. It also covers online map systems, such …
Ferrari
E-bok, 2012
432 kr
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Speed and attention to design have defined Ferrari from its earliest days. Readers follow as profiles of the classic Testarossa, as well as more recent models are explored. Readers will also learn about the Ferrari family, Ferrari’s Formula One racing division, and today’s hottest road models.
Lamborghini
E-bok, 2012
432 kr
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Since the 1960s, Lamborghini has been associated with making beautifully built, incredibly fast luxury sports cars. Readers will focus on the brand’s notable designs—such as the Diablo’s “scissor doors”—as well as profiling Lamborghini’s latest models.
Mustang
E-bok, 2012
432 kr
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In the 1960s, Ford’s Mustang started the trend for pony cars—stylish, but affordable compact sports cars. Today, the Mustang is in its fifth generation and remains one of the world’s most beloved sports cars. This book profiles the cars of each Mustang generation in addition to the race car …
Corvette
E-bok, 2012
432 kr
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The Chevrolet Corvette has been around since the 1950s. It is so well known for its speed and reliability that it is used as an Indy 500 pace car. This volume profiles each of the Corvette’s six generations, which shows the evolution the model has undergone, while remaining at its core one of …
Alfa Romeo
E-bok, 2012
432 kr
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The Alfa Romeo company has been building sporty cars for more than a century. This volume profiles its most notable classic models—such as the Spider featured in the movie The Graduate—as well as the latest models on the road today. Color photographs and comparison charts will help readers …
Honey Badgers
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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The dogged determination of the honey badger is amazing. These tough animals almost never back down from a fight. Readers will learn about the honey badger’s normally solitary life, the habitats in which it lives, and how it raises its young. Readers will be fascinated by the ingenious and fearless …
Wolverines
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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Wolverines can be found in the snowy, northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. These large members of the weasel family are known for their ferociousness. Readers will learn about the wolverine’s habits and how it is threatened by global warming.
Hyenas
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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Readers are introduced to the spotted hyena, striped hyena, and brown hyena. These fierce animals are known for their impressive, bone-crushing bites. Readers delve into many fascinating hyenas facts. Particular attention is paid to the spotted hyena clans, in which the fight for dominance starts …
Tasmanian Devils
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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Readers will learn how Tasmanian devils got their fear-inducing name and discover topics ranging from the devil’s massive appetite to the role it plays in the ecosystems of Tasmania. Also discussed is Devil Facial Tumor Disease, the contagious cancer that is sweeping through the devil population …
Dingoes
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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Dingoes are one of the iconic animals of Australia. These wild dogs may look like and be related to pet dogs, but they have been known to attack people. Readers will learn about the dingo’s history and habits. They’ll discover how the members of a dingo pack interact and how dingo pups are raised.
Wild Boars
E-bok, 2013
392 kr
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These wild members of the pig family are far more dangerous than their farm-bred descendants. When they feel threatened, wild boars will charge at their enemies. They even use their sharp teeth to gore their opponents. Information-packed text about these powerful animals’ habits, habitats, diet, …
Lotus
E-bok, 2013
422 kr
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British automaker Lotus is known for both its racing models and its street model cars. Readers will compare and contrast these two types of cars through chapters that profile both types. Chapters cover the history of this brand, its most famous models, and take a look at the re-launch of the …
Jaguar
E-bok, 2013
432 kr
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The sleek and stylish Jaguar has been admired for decades for its luxury as well as its performance. This volume profiles models from throughout the history of this sports-car brand. Color photographs hone in on the design details while exciting text revs up the imagination. Includes a stat chart …
Aston Martin
E-bok, 2013
432 kr
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The DB 5 was immortalized by James Bond, and Aston Martin’s sports cars have been treasured by high-performance fans ever since. Readers will learn about this company’s storied history, sports cars, and what aspects make a sports car a super car. The automaker’s best-loved models, as well as the …
