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32 pp.
| Black Rabbit
| August, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-68072-175-1$31.35
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PaperISBN 978-1-68072-472-1$9.95
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EbookISBN 978-1-68072-239-0
(4)
K-3
Bolt: Rank It! series.
Westcott briefly identifies and then compares ten of the greatest natural disasters worldwide since 1925, including an earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, cyclone, and heat wave. Disasters are ranked according to number of injuries and deaths, estimated damages, and event length. Charts and captioned photographs enhance the limited text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Black Rabbit
| August, 2017
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-68072-176-8$31.35
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PaperISBN 978-1-68072-473-8$9.95
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EbookISBN 978-1-68072-240-6
(4)
K-3
Bolt: Rank It! series.
Using the Olympic Games as the measuring stick, Westcott briefly identifies nine of the world's greatest athletes--including Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Sonja Henie, and Jesse Owens--and then compares them for merit. Athletes are ranked by medals won (both gold and total) and number of Olympic appearances. Charts and captioned photographs enhance the limited text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Black Rabbit
| August, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-68072-177-5$31.35
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PaperISBN 978-1-68072-474-5$9.95
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EbookISBN 978-1-68072-241-3
(4)
K-3
Bolt: Rank It! series.
Each book briefly examines ten or eleven top-performing vehicles in a selected category (aircraft, seafaring vessels, and sports cars) and then compares them for merit. Comparisons are based on factors such as maximum crew (Ships), weight (Planes), and cost (Performance). The texts, though limited, contain interesting trivia about the featured vehicles. Charts and captioned photographs are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Bolt: Rank It! titles: Planes and Choppers, Ships and Subs, and Performance Cars.