Barrett, Norman S.

Overview

Works:	238 works in 645 publications in 3 languages and 32,759 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Reference works Pictorial works Literature Maps
Roles:	Author, Editor, Other, Compiler

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 Undetermined and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Pandas by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 615 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 557 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 556 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 )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Find out what kinds of animals live at the North and South poles. Includes information on polar bears, penguins, sea animals and many more

BMX bikes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

6 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in 3 languages and held by 550 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the bikes and bicycle riding, race

Monkeys and apes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in Spanish and English and held by 517 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 )

7 editions published between 1984 and 1991 in English and held by 508 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 502 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 500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Volcanoes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in Spanish and English and held by 498 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 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Motorcycles by Norman S Barrett( Book )

5 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 494 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 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the characteristics and behavior of dolphins

Whales by Norman S Barrett( Book )

6 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 455 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 449 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

Canoeing by Norman S Barrett( Book )

8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in French and English and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Color photos and simple text describe the sport of canoeing

Airliners by Norman S Barrett( Book )

3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Spiders by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Snakes by Norman S Barrett( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in 3 languages and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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