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"An introduction to the wonders of the world, both natural and those created by human beings. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to the early centuries of exploration, including information about explorers, what they discovered, and the significance of those discoveries. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to space exploration, including information about the first people in space, space stations, the space shuttle, and missions to the moon, planets, and other bodies in the solar system. Features include a timeline, illustrations, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--.

"An introduction to the world's oceans, with information about how they formed, how they affect Earth's climate, the plants and animals that live in them, and the dangers they face. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and website"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to inventions and discoveries from ancient to modern times, including how they were developed and their effects on society. Features include fact boxes, illustrations, period photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to insects and spiders, including their varieties, development, physical features, behavior, and social organization. Features include fact boxes, photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to regions with cold climates, including Earth's polar regions and high-elevation mountain regions, with information about the animals, plants, and people that live there and the explorers who first described these areas. Features include fact boxes, illustrations, period photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to knights and castles, with information about the period of history during which they flourished and the people and customs of that time. Features include fact boxes, maps, period art works, photographs, drawings, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.