Barrett, Norman S.

Overview

Works:	240 works in 651 publications in 3 languages and 32,112 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Literature Reference works Pictorial works Maps
Roles:	Author, Editor, Other, Compiler, Creator
Classifications:	DS36.7, 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 )

11 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Pandas by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Deserts by Norman S Barrett( Book )

10 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 551 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 )

8 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and Spanish and held by 547 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

BMX bikes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

6 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the bikes and bicycle riding, race

Polar animals by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Monkeys and apes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in Spanish and English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces, in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of monkeys and apes

Helicopters by Norman S Barrett( Book )

8 editions published between 1984 and 1991 in English and held by 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Trucks by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 493 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Hurricanes and tornadoes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

10 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and Spanish and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes how a hurricane or tornado happens, the damage caused, and precautions and defensive behavior

Motorcycles by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Dolphins by Norman S Barrett( Book )

7 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the characteristics and behavior of dolphins

Volcanoes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in Spanish and English and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Bears by Norman S Barrett( Book )

8 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in English and Spanish and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of different types of bears

Whales by Norman S Barrett( Book )

6 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the characteristics and behavior of whales

Martial arts by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in English and Spanish and held by 441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Briefly recounts the history of the martial arts, identifies moves and stances, and discusses karate, kung fu, tae kwan do, Thai boxing, judo, ju-jitsu, and aikido

Airliners by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Canoeing by Norman S Barrett( Book )

8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in French and English and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Color photos and simple text describe the sport of canoeing

Spiders by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of different types of spiders

Sharks by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the characteristics and behavior of sharks