Barrett, Norman S.

Overview

Works:	231 works in 523 publications in 4 languages and 34,896 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Reference works History Biography Maps Handbooks and manuals
Roles:	Author, Editor, Compiler
Classifications:	GV1049.3, 909.0974927

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Norman S Barrett

Norman Barrett, ringmaster : my life in showbusiness as told to Geoff Stevens by Norman S Barrett( Book )

Most widely held works by Norman S Barrett

Atlas of the Arab world : a concise introduction to the economic, social, political, and military status of the Arab World by Michael W Dempsey( Book )

10 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Pandas by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and photographs introduce the giant panda in the wild and in captivity

Space shuttle by Norman S Barrett( Book )

7 editions published between 1985 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces the vehicle used to carry people into space and back again, telling how it works, what it is like inside, and what the crew does

Sun & stars by Norman S Barrett( Book )

9 editions published between 1985 and 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the features of the Sun and other stars which make up the galaxies

Helicopters by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1984 and 1991 in English and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Briefly discusses types of helicopters, including their history, unusual facts, and a short glossary

Trucks by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces a variety of trucks and the different types of cargo they carry

Volcanoes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Spanish and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses volcanoes and their eruptions, geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes on other planets

Planets by Norman S Barrett( Book )

9 editions published between 1985 and 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the nine planets of the solar system and provides brief information on their discovery and exploration

Dolphins by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Spanish and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the characteristics and behavior of dolphins

Motorcycles by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Color photos and simple text introduce different kinds of motorcycles and racing contests

Deserts by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Undetermined and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the kinds of deserts, the type of plant and animal life they can support, and facts and records concerning deserts

Gymnastics by Norman S Barrett( Book )

6 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Looks at the history of gymnastics, describes examples of men's and women's events, and tells how to get started in gymnastics

Polar animals by Norman S Barrett( Book )

2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the various types of animals one would find at the North or South Pole

Snakes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of snakes, and looks at different kinds of snakes

Airliners by Norman S Barrett( Book )

2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and illustrations introduce airplanes that carry people and cargo over short or long distances

Trailbikes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Color photographs and simple text describe off-road sports for motorcycles. Includes glossary and index

Sport : players, games & spectacle by Norman S Barrett( Book )

11 editions published between 1993 and 1996 in 4 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores the history of sport from earliest beginnings to global competitions to the future world of virtual reality when the spectator becomes the player

BMX bikes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the bikes and bicycle riding, race

Racing cars by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A brief look at the different kinds of cars used in races, from Formula One cars to karts

Karting by Norman S Barrett( Book )

1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Color illustrations and text provide an introduction to the motor sport of karting