Series:

100 Things You Should Know About... S.

14 total works

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Penguins

by Camilla De La Bedoyere

Published 1 May 2007
Find out how deep an Emperor penguin can dive, how young penguins survive in freezing temperatures and a host of other features and traits. Projects to make and do, facts and cartoons add an extra element of fun.

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Elephants

by Camilla De La Bedoyere

Published 1 March 2007
Discover how elephants survive, the lands they inhabit and the effect humans have on their existance. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book.

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Discover how arms and armour have been used in battle, from the earliest stone spears to the rise of modern warfare. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book.

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'100 Things You Should Know About Prehistoric Life' presents a stunning view of prehistoric life on Earth. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork reveal fascinating facts about how life began.

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Whales and Dolphins

by Steve Parker

Published 1 February 2006
"1000 Things You Should Know about Whales & Dolphins" helps you find out about these amazing sea creatures. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and detailed artwork reveal fascinating facts about many different kinds of whale, dolphin and porpoise. Learn about their families, discover which are most fearsome hunters and find out how they communicate with each other. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes and projects - design your own dolphin, create a killer whale mobile and even learn how to make dolphin noises!

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Discover why lions hunt in packs, which frogs produce a deadly venom, and the deadly hazards lurking beneath the shore. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book.

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Mummies

by John Malam

Published 17 September 2001
This is an exploration of the ever-fascinating processes of mummification, from the South American desert mummies and the famous and elaborate Egyptian pharoahs to the doctors of the 19th century experimenting with embalming techniques, and famous modern mummies, such as Lenin. A large section of the book covers bodies that have been mummified accidently, such as those remarkably preserved within the cold dry air of the Sicilian tombs, and bodies preserved through natural chemicals in bogs or frozen in mountain glaciers. Information panels throughout the book lead the reader to further discovery and each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information.

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Horses and Ponies

by Camilla De La Bedoyere

Published 1 January 2007
'100 Things You Should Know About Horses & Ponies' presents the real facts about the equestrian world, from basic horse and pony care through to breeds, history and habitats.

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'100 Things You Should Know About Dogs & Puppies' presents a detailed look at the world of dogs - from caring for a newborn puppy to the history of dogs and the habits of wolves.

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Building on the success of more than 30 titles, the '100 Things You Should Know About' series presents nocturnal animals and their adaptations for life after dark.

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Gladiators

by Ruper Matthews

Published 29 October 2003

Cover of Cats and Kittens
'100 Things You Should Know About Cats & Kittens' presents in stunning detail the real facts about cats and kittens. Discover how to raise a happy and contented cat, examine different breeds, and explore a host of cat characters and traits.

Cover of 100 Things You Should Know About Polar Lands