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|  | Vintage John Deere by Dave Arnold
In this historic look at the chronology of a technological pioneer, the John Deere tractor is presented as an icon for the delight of collectors and farm machinery buffs.... Excellent photographs and engaging text are supplemented by reprints of old sales brochures . Library Journal Accompanying the photos of the tractors, at threshing shows and out in the fields, are detailed captions that describe the changes in design and styling, as well as variations in types of tractors . Antique Review Although design and styling changes are explained in long captions, the emphasis is clearly on the photographs. Tight shots turn elements such as ignition plates and instructional decals into works of art . Farm Industry News AUTHOR: Dave Arnold
PUBLISHER: Voyageur Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Life by DK Publishing, Inc. Staff
DK gives a new look to the series that forever changed the nonfiction genre and set the standard for highly informative visual guides. These titles, and those to follow in future seasons, form an indispensable library for the whole family. Science Titles: These six volumes are part of DK's first set of U.S - published Eyewitness Books. Each volume focuses on a different field of science, and each features clear, expertly written text, color and black - and - white photos, charts, graphics, and 3 - D models -- all of which combine to make complex scientific concepts easy to understand. Art Titles: Each highly informative visual guide traces the life and work of a great artist, using superb full - color photography to bring the artist's work to life and to explore the conditions and motivations that inspired it. AUTHOR: DK Publishing, Inc. Staff
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Explorabook by John Cassidy, Exploratorium Staff
After three years of development, Klutz is proud to announce its long-awaited version of a science book. 100 jam-packed pages cover subjects from light waves to biology, magnetism to optical illusions. Bound into the book are a mirror, moire spinner, diffraction grating, Fresnel lens, and agar growth medium. Attached to the binding is a plastic magnetic wand. Full color throughout. AUTHOR: John Cassidy, Exploratorium Staff
PUBLISHER: Klutz
FORMAT: Other
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Earth from Space by Audubon Society Staff
In this guide, the editors use 80 color images based on data compiled by space-based satellites, vividly displaying all seven continents and the surrounding seas and oceans. AUTHOR: Audubon Society Staff
PUBLISHER: Knopf, Alfred A. Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Good News in the Wind by Gretchen Woelfle
An introduction to the various ways that people use wind power: for grinding grain, pumping waters, draining ditches, and generating electricity. Also included are wind-related activities, science experiments, and crafts. Illustrated with b&w photographs and line drawings. AUTHOR: Gretchen Woelfle
PUBLISHER: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Arthur's Teacher Trouble by Marc Brown
Arthur the aardvark is horrified to discover that his new third grade teacher is the meanest, strictest teacher in the entire school. Could Mr. Ratburn really be as bad as all the kids say he is? Watercolor and ink illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Marc Brown
PUBLISHER: Little Brown Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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