An Easy-read fact book

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Cars

1977
An introduction to various types of cars and their parts.

Rocks and fossils

1977
Explains the formation and characteristics of fossils and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Also discusses meteors and meteorites.

Arms and armor

1984
Describes the development of weaponry from the flint arrowheads of the Stone Age up through the modern soldier's self-loading rifle, and mentions also the development of protective armor from wooden shields to modern helmets and protective jackets.

Flowers and flowering plants

1976
Describes the parts, growth, and uses of a variety of flowering plants.

Aircraft

1978
Describes the characteristics and different uses of a variety of aircraft including balloons, dirigibles, gliders, and airplanes.

Helicopters

1979
An account of the operation, usefulness, and history of helicopters.

Comets

1984
Describes the origin, composition, orbit, and speed of different types of comets.

Submarines

1984
Examines the history, uses, working operations, and future of submarines and describes the various types.

The night sky

1983
An introduction to planets, constellations, comets, meteors, and other objects that can be seen in the sky at night, with suggestions for nocturnal observers.

Flags

1985
An introduction to the history and uses of flags. Includes illustrations of national, international, signal, and motor racing flags.

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