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Birds

1977
An introduction to various kinds of birds with emphasis on their behavior in migration, food gathering, and nest building.

Deserts

Describes the appearance, location, inhabitants, and vegetation of deserts.
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Messages without words

Introduces various symbols, signals, and ways of sending messages that may be used to communicate information. Includes such things as alphabet, bells, facial expressions, flags, and smoke signals.
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The universe

1978
Discusses the various planets, moons, constellations, solar systems, and galaxies that make up the universe and some of the instruments used to explore it.

The story of cars

1978
An introduction to the history of automobiles with a description of how they work, how they are produced, and some of the different kinds, and their uses.

Airplanes and balloons

1978
An introduction to the history of airplanes and balloons with a description of different types and how they work.

Spiders

1977
An introduction to various species of spiders, their physical characteristics, and their behavior patterns.

Ancient Romans

2000
An introduction to ancient Roman history and civilization.

Ancient Greeks

2000
Examines the land, people, schooling, daily life, city life, religion, and games of ancient Greece.

Mammals

2000

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