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"Set off on a globe-trotting adventure with this incredible atlas, which is bursting with colorful countries and continents, people and places, deserts and rain forests. From freezing Antarctica to the lush, green rain forests of Brazil and the hot, dry deserts of Africa, there's an amazing world out there just waiting to be discovered!" --
A first atlas for students features over fifty maps of world regions in addition to trivia about different...
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"A state-of-the-art guide to the human body that is destined to become the definitive illustrated human anatomy reference."--
This guide provides comprehensive outlines of every organ and structure in the human body. Complemented by special features that provide fascinating insights and facts, it covers anatomy, processes, common illnesses and much more. Vayttaden and Gustafson break down each system, and explain how each organ functions. -- adapted...
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Acupuncture in Latin means sticking with the needle. Each of the 409 important acupuncture points is presented with an anatomical graphic, an overview of the meridian and a photo showing the needle placement. The combination of Chinese sources and the authors therapeutic experiences provides a sensible balance between the most important indications and practical needs. The names, properties, and applications of the individual acupuncture points have...
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"This unique encyclopedia provides the complete picture of planet Earth as you've never seen it before, showcased in stunning photography and state-of-the-art maps. You'll discover exactly what is happening across the continents in six diverse chapters covering the Earth, the living world, people and planet, engineering and technology, history, and culture. On this endless adventure you'll climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, and...
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"A user-friendly guide for students of anatomy and anyone interested in the workings of the human body. This concise, pocket-sized reference guide is a handy, comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractics, medicine, and physiotherapy--or for anyone who would like a quick and well-organized manual of human anatomy. The first seven chapters explain anatomical orientation, tissues, bone, the...
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"From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization. The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial guide...
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Introducing The Bible Atlas - a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul traveled while spreading the message of Christianity.
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"From the cartographic experts at National Geographic comes the latest edition of its award-winning student atlas, with everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes photos, facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. Completely updated maps and statistics ensure that kids have all the latest information as they learn more about current...
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"THE SKY ATLAS assembles some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created to understand the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography-a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books-as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars...
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"Kids are naturally curious. They want to know all about everything around them, near and far. And the completely updated Beginner's World Atlas is the perfect tool to introduce them to the people, places, and animals of the world. We have combined our world-famous mapmaking skills and color photography with input from specialists in geography education to create an atlas designed for kids ages 7 to 10"--
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This atlas presents physical, political, and satellite maps, statistics of world geography, and a special thematic section highlighting the 2004 tsunami disaster in Asia, trends and insights about population, global climate change, protection of our natural and cultural heritage, and more.
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Take a time-travelling adventure around the globe with this atlas. Includes facts and history from the first people leaving Africa up to how the world looks now.
"This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the past."--Publisher's...
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