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Hardcover:

9780943626093 | K C Davis Pub Co, June 1, 1984, cover price $295.00

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Looks at the phenomenon of the paperback revolution and examines the impact and implications of papberbacks on modern American culture in the past and future
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9780395343982 | Houghton Mifflin, June 1, 1984, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Looks at the phenomenon of the paperback revolution and examines the impact and implications of papberbacks on modern American culture in the past and future

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Describes unusual and humorous events in baseball, football, hockey, boxing, basketball, wrestling, the Olympics, and college sports and includes information about nicknames, trades, and dubious records
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9780446348027 | Grand Central Pub, June 1, 1988, cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Describes unusual and humorous events in baseball, football, hockey, boxing, basketball, wrestling, the Olympics, and college sports and includes information about nicknames, trades, and dubious records

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9780943626086 | K C Davis Pub Co, December 1, 1990, cover price $95.00

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Answering such timeless questions as Who killed the Dead Sea? Where was the Garden of Eden? and What is so bad about the Badlands, this irreverent guide to an oft-ignored subject covers the globe. Reissue.
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9780380713790 | Harpercollins, March 1, 1995, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Examines the amusing perceptions that people historically have had about the world and the universe, with a look at the world map today and passages from memorable travel writers

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9780606061155 | Demco Media, March 1, 1995, cover price $23.50 | About this edition: Examines the amusing perceptions that people historically have had about the world and the universe, with a look at the world map today and passages from memorable travel writers

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Based on new research and translations, this new guide to understanding and enjoying the Bible pierces through the mythology to reveal a book very much rooted in history and tradition. Reprint. 127,000 first printing.
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9780688148843 | 1 edition (Eagle Brook, October 1, 1998), cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Explores the truths and myths of the Bible through clear retellings of popular stories from the Old and New Testaments and a review of the historical events happening at that time

Paperback:

9780380728398 | Harpercollins, September 1, 1999, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Explores the truths and myths of the Bible through retellings of popular stories from the Old and New Testaments, and a review of the historical events happening at that time

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780553478105 | Bantam Audio, November 1, 1998, cover price $25.95 | About this edition: Explores the truths and myths of the Bible through clear retellings of popular stories from the Old and New Testaments and a review of the historical events happening at that time.

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Product Description: Was there an Atlantis?What's the smallest country in the world?What's the difference between a jungle and a rain forest? Kenneth C. Davis, author of Don't Know Much About® History, Don't Know Much About® the Civil War and Don't Know Much About® the Bible, turns his inimitable wit and wide-ranging knowledge to the subject of geography, and proves once and for all that there is a lot more to it than labeling countries on a map...read more
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9780553456042 | Random House, October 1, 1998, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Was there an Atlantis?

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Product Description: Millions of Americans, bored by dull textbooks, are in the dark about the most significant event in our history. Now New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes to the rescue, deftly sorting out the players, the politics, and the key events—Emancipation and Reconstruction, Shiloh and Gettysburg, Generals Grant and Lee, Harriet Beecher Stowe—and much more...read more
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9780688118143 | 1 edition (William Morrow & Co, June 1, 1996), cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Explains the causes, politics, and key events of the War between the States, from the introduction of slavery, through Gettysburg, to Reconstruction

Paperback:

9780380719082 | Perennial, June 1, 1997, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Explains the causes, politics, and key events of the War between the States, from the introduction of slavery, through Gettysburg, to Reconstruction

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780807288139 | Abridged edition (Listening Library, December 1, 2000), cover price $30.00 | About this edition: Millions of Americans, bored by dull textbooks, are in the dark about the most significant event in our history.

Reinforced:

9780606163668 | Demco Media, April 1, 1999, cover price $23.40 | About this edition: Explains the causes, politics, and key events of the War between the States, from the introduction of slavery, through Gettysburg, to Reconstruction

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A lively but informative tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors. 125,000 first printing. (view table of contents)
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Hardcover:

9780060194598 | Harpercollins, September 1, 2001, cover price $26.00 | About this edition: A tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors.

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9780553456592 | Abridged edition (Bantam Audio, September 1, 2001), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: A tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors.

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9780553526509 | Abridged edition (Bantam Audio, March 1, 2001), cover price $25.95 | About this edition: A tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors.
9780553528664 | Unabridged edition (Bantam Audio, March 1, 2001), cover price $39.95 | About this edition: A tour of space exploration covers the theories, people, and discoveries relevant to human interest in the heavens, from ancient astrology to the visions of modern-day Hollywood directors.

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Listeners can take a vicarious trek around the globe as they learn about the longest river, coldest desert, tallest waterfall, most powerful volcanic eruption, and more of the earth's unusual and notable places.
By Kenneth C. Davis and Oliver Wyman (narrator)
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9780807205778 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, July 1, 2001), cover price $18.00 | About this edition: Explores the longest river, coldest desert, tallest waterfall, most powerful volcanic eruption, and more of the Earth's unusual and notable places.
9780807205785 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, July 1, 2001), cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Explores the longest river, coldest desert, tallest waterfall, most powerful volcanic eruption, and more of the Earth's unusual and notable places.

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Provides information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, waterfalls, and volcanoes through ancecodes, quotations, and a question-and-answer format; and describes the history of exploration. (view table of contents)
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Paperback:

9780064408349 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, August 1, 2001, cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Provides information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, waterfalls, and volcanoes through ancecodes, quotations, and a question-and-answer format; and describes the history of exploration.

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Anecdotes, quotes, and a question-and-answer format provide information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, volcanoes, and waterfalls; and describes the history of exploration. (view table of contents)
By Tom Bloom (illustrator) and Kenneth C. Davis
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Library:

9780060286002 | Harpercollins, August 1, 2001, cover price $19.89 | About this edition: Anecdotes, quotes, and a question-and-answer format provide information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, volcanoes, and waterfalls; and describes the history of exploration.

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Anecdotes, sidebars, and a question-and-answer format provide information on the history of astronomy, the experience of astronaunts, the size of the universe, and the composition of stars and planets. (view table of contents)
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Hardcover:

9780060286019 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, August 1, 2001, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Anecdotes, sidebars, and a question-and-answer format provide information on the history of astronomy, the experience of astronaunts, the size of the universe, and the composition of stars and planets.

Paperback:

9780064408356 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, August 1, 2001, cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Anecdotes, sidebars, and a question-and-answer format provide information on the history of astronomy, the experience of astronaunts, the size of the universe, and the composition of stars and planets.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780807205747 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, July 1, 2001), cover price $18.00 | About this edition: Offers history and facts about the heavens, including who first charted the stars, why people believed that Earth was the center of the universe, and how astronauts may lead us to become pioneers on other planets.
9780807205754 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, July 1, 2001), cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Offers history and facts about the heavens, including who first charted the stars, why people believed that Earth was the center of the universe, and how astronauts may lead us to become pioneers on other planets.

Library:

9780060286026 | Harpercollins, August 1, 2001, cover price $19.89 | About this edition: Anecdotes, sidebars, and a question-and-answer format provide information on the history of astronomy, the experience of astronaunts, the size of the universe, and the composition of stars and planets.

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Enhanced with sidebars, a 'question-and-answer' section, and colorful illustrations, this picture book offers young readers a factual review of the life and times of some of the most well-known kings and queens of England.
By Kenneth C. Davis and S. D. Schindler (illustrator)
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Hardcover:

9780060286118 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, June 1, 2002, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Provides a variety of facts about the kings and queens of England in question and answer format.

Library:

9780060286125, titled "Don't Know Much About the Kings & Queens of England" | Harpercollins, June 1, 2002, cover price $15.89 | About this edition: Provides a variety of facts about the kings and queens of England in question and answer format.

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Filled with fast facts, sidebar notes, quizzes, and more, an illustrated and comprehensive book provides readers with the complete story about the Pilgrims and how Thanksgiving came to be. Reprint.
By Kenneth C. Davis and S. D. Schindler (illustrator)
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Hardcover:

9780060286095 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, September 1, 2002, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Questions and answers present information about who the Pilgrims were, how and why they came to America on the Mayflower, and what happened in the colony of New Plymouth.

Paperback:

9780064462280 | Reprint edition (Collins, September 1, 2006), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: Questions and answers present information about who the Pilgrims were, how and why they came to America on the Mayflower, and what happened in the colony of New Plymouth.

Library:

9780060286101 | Harpercollins, September 1, 2002, cover price $17.89 | About this edition: Questions and answers present information about who the Pilgrims were, how and why they came to America on the Mayflower, and what happened in the colony of New Plymouth.

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Product Description: Who dug those canals on Mars? What was the biblical Star of Bethlehem? Were the pyramids built by extraterrestrials?From the ancients who charted the heavens to Star Trek, The X-Files, and Apollo 13, outer space has intrigued people through the ages...read more
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9780606257336 | Demco Media, December 1, 2002, cover price $23.40 | About this edition: Who dug those canals on Mars?

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Product Description: •Where did George go to college? (see page 20) •Why didn't he sign the Declaration of Independence? (see page 60) •Did everyone vote for him to be president of the United States? (see page 92) Best-selling author Kenneth C...read more
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9780064421249 | 1 edition (Trophy Pr, January 1, 2003), cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, early surveying career, life in the military, and presidency of George Washington.

Library:

9780060288174 | 1 edition (Harpercollins, January 1, 2003), cover price $16.89 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, early surveying career, life in the military, and presidency of George Washington.

Reinforced:

9780606273930 | Demco Media, March 1, 2003, cover price $12.97 | About this edition: •Where did George go to college?

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A question-and-answer format shows how Sitting Bull's constant vision for the Sioux nation made him a powerful and passionate chief, and includes maps, photos, and reproductions from the period. Teacher's Guide available. Simultaneous.
By Kenneth C. Davis and Sergio Martinez (illustrator)
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Paperback:

9780064421256 | Trophy Pr, January 1, 2003, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: A question-and-answer format shows how Sitting Bull's constant vision for the Sioux nation made him a powerful and passionate chief, and includes maps, photos, and reproductions from the period.

Library:

9780060288181 | Harpercollins, January 1, 2003, cover price $16.89 | About this edition: A question-and-answer format shows how Sitting Bull's constant vision for the Sioux nation made him a powerful and passionate chief, and includes maps, photos, and reproductions from the period.

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An addition to a popular nonfiction series explores the hardships faced by American pioneers, both on the trail and in frontier towns, using a question and answer format.
By Renee Andriani (illustrator) and Kenneth C. Davis
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Hardcover:

9780060286170 | 1 edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 2003), cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Explores the hardships faced by American pioneers, both on the trail and in frontier towns, using a question and answer format.

Library:

9780060286187 | 1 edition (Harpercollins, April 1, 2003), cover price $16.89 | About this edition: Explores the hardships faced by American pioneers, both on the trail and in frontier towns, using a question and answer format.

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Product Description: Was Columbus the first European in the Americas? What sport became more popular after the Civil War? Were the Little Rock Nine a rock-and-roll band? As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable...read more
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Hardcover:

9780060286033 | 1 edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 2003), cover price $19.99 | About this edition: Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Paperback:

9780064408363 | 1 edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 2003), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780807216262 | Abridged edition (Random House, December 1, 2004), cover price $32.00 | About this edition: Was Columbus the first European in the Americas?
9780807216255 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, April 1, 2003), cover price $26.00 | About this edition: Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Library:

9780060286040 | 1 edition (Harpercollins, April 1, 2003), cover price $20.89 | About this edition: Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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9780606285629 | Demco Media, June 1, 2003, cover price $15.65 | also contains Don't Know Much About American History | About this edition: Presents, in question and answer format, a history of the United States from the exploration of Christopher Columbus to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Provides information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, waterfalls, and volcanoes through ancecodes, quotations, and a question-and-answer format; and describes the history of exploration.
By Tom Bloom (illustrator) and Kenneth C. Davis
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9788497540841 | Oniro, September 8, 2003, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Provides information on such geographic features as deserts, rivers, waterfalls, and volcanoes through ancecodes, quotations, and a question-and-answer format; and describes the history of exploration.

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9788497540971, titled "Todo lo que hay que saber sobre el espacio / Everything You Need to Know about Space" | Oniro, January 1, 2004, cover price $6.95

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Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
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9780613892995 | Turtleback Books, January 30, 2004, cover price $13.25 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

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Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
By Rob Shepperson (illustrator)
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Paperback:

9780064421270 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, January 1, 2004, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

Library:

9780060288204 | Harpercollins, January 1, 2004, cover price $15.89 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

Reinforced:

9780606297042 | Demco Media, March 1, 2004, cover price $13.41 | About this edition: Examines the childhood and youth, education, law career, family life, and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

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Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.
By Renee Andriani (illustrator)
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Hardcover:

9780060286071 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, August 1, 2001, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.

Paperback:

9780064462273 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 2004), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.

Library:

9780060286088 | Harpercollins, August 1, 2001, cover price $15.89 | About this edition: Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.

Reinforced:

9780606306621 | Demco Media, September 15, 2004, cover price $15.85

Prebinding:

9781417686520 | Turtleback Books, April 1, 2004, cover price $18.40 | About this edition: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

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