Gifford, Clive
Overview
Works: | 1,176 works in 2,825 publications in 7 languages and 83,824 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Encyclopedias History Picture books Pictorial maps Toy and movable books Pictorial works Miscellanea Children's atlases Lift-the-flap books |
Roles: | Author, Contributor, Creator, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Illustrator, Collector |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Clive Gifford
Robots by
Clive Gifford(
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45 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Kingfisher Young Knowledge series gives children a look at subjects with fun and easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary footnotes, and much more. Animal Homes introduces the different places and spaces that animals call home. Full color
45 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Kingfisher Young Knowledge series gives children a look at subjects with fun and easy-to-follow projects, new vocabulary footnotes, and much more. Animal Homes introduces the different places and spaces that animals call home. Full color
The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia by
Clive Gifford(
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26 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a professional player. Stunning digital artwork recreates some of the most famous moves and greatest goals in soccer history, and the latest statistics are provided for soccer enthusiasts
26 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a professional player. Stunning digital artwork recreates some of the most famous moves and greatest goals in soccer history, and the latest statistics are provided for soccer enthusiasts
Basketball : from tip-off to slam dunk--the essential guide by
Clive Gifford(
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27 editions published between 1999 and 2014 in English and French and held by 1,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Offers easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-around performance of any young basketball player, from passing, dribbling, and mastering the triple-threat stance to individual and team defending, making the perfect lay-up, and more advanced offensive plays"--Dust jacket back
27 editions published between 1999 and 2014 in English and French and held by 1,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Offers easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-around performance of any young basketball player, from passing, dribbling, and mastering the triple-threat stance to individual and team defending, making the perfect lay-up, and more advanced offensive plays"--Dust jacket back
Tennis by
Clive Gifford(
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25 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An introduction to tennis, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher
25 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An introduction to tennis, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher
Skate boarding by
Clive Gifford(
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17 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Instruction in skateboarding includes basic to advanced techniques and the lowdown on the best equipment
17 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Instruction in skateboarding includes basic to advanced techniques and the lowdown on the best equipment
Football by
Clive Gifford(
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30 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An introduction to football, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher
30 editions published between 1998 and 2017 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An introduction to football, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher
Swimming by
Clive Gifford(
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18 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about swimming: training and equipment, different types of strokes and techniques
18 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about swimming: training and equipment, different types of strokes and techniques
Rugby by
Clive Gifford(
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25 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With informative but accessible text, the sport is brought to life. This work offers an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to the modern game, how it's played, who plays it and the rules that govern it. Packed with facts, stats and full-colour photographs, this is the essential guide
25 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and Dutch and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With informative but accessible text, the sport is brought to life. This work offers an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to the modern game, how it's played, who plays it and the rules that govern it. Packed with facts, stats and full-colour photographs, this is the essential guide
100 inventions that made history : brilliant breakthroughs that shaped our world by
Tracey Turner(
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10 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the development of one hundred world-changing inventions, including rockets, the internet, refrigerators, blue jeans, light bulbs, and antibiotics
10 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the development of one hundred world-changing inventions, including rockets, the internet, refrigerators, blue jeans, light bulbs, and antibiotics
Super trucks by
Clive Gifford(
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12 editions published in 2013 in 3 languages and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is an awesome lineup of extreme machines-- gargantuan road trains, monster military vehicles, rigs, crawlers, haulers, and souped-up racing trucks. So climb up into the driver's seat and let 'Super Trucks' take you on the ride of a lifetime."--Page 4 of cover
12 editions published in 2013 in 3 languages and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is an awesome lineup of extreme machines-- gargantuan road trains, monster military vehicles, rigs, crawlers, haulers, and souped-up racing trucks. So climb up into the driver's seat and let 'Super Trucks' take you on the ride of a lifetime."--Page 4 of cover
The Kingfisher geography encyclopedia by
Clive Gifford(
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9 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Statistics, text, and color maps reveal the physical geography, peoples, politics, governments, languages, religions, and currencies of each nation of the world
9 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Statistics, text, and color maps reveal the physical geography, peoples, politics, governments, languages, religions, and currencies of each nation of the world
Spies by
Clive Gifford(
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8 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
KFK Spies explores the undercover world of espionage-part of the intelligence-gathering operations of nations and global organizations. Learn more about the first spies and find out what motivated these men and women to pursue such an unusual and often dangerous career path. Discover the different types of espionage activities and find out how secret services use communication, code breaking, and a variety of other techniques to uncover spies. Marvel at the astonishing range of weapons and gadgets used by these secret agents and understand why there are more spies now than ever before.--
8 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 748 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
KFK Spies explores the undercover world of espionage-part of the intelligence-gathering operations of nations and global organizations. Learn more about the first spies and find out what motivated these men and women to pursue such an unusual and often dangerous career path. Discover the different types of espionage activities and find out how secret services use communication, code breaking, and a variety of other techniques to uncover spies. Marvel at the astonishing range of weapons and gadgets used by these secret agents and understand why there are more spies now than ever before.--
Soccer : the ultimate guide to the beautiful game by
Clive Gifford(
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10 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the game of soccer, including its basic rules, structure, playing positions, needed skills, and great players
10 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the game of soccer, including its basic rules, structure, playing positions, needed skills, and great players
Materials by
Clive Gifford(
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14 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and Spanish and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answer fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood, paper, cotton, and recycled products--and learn why some are hard and others are malleable and why some stretch while others snap
14 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and Spanish and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answer fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood, paper, cotton, and recycled products--and learn why some are hard and others are malleable and why some stretch while others snap
The Usborne book of juggling by
Clive Gifford(
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9 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and Dutch and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates juggling techniques with practice routines and action photographs. Provides help to correct typical mistakes of beginners
9 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and Dutch and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates juggling techniques with practice routines and action photographs. Provides help to correct typical mistakes of beginners
Soccer by
Clive Gifford(
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book describes and presents step-by-step photographs showing the essential techniques for the game of soccer including passing, receiving, shooting, heading, and goalkeeping
9 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book describes and presents step-by-step photographs showing the essential techniques for the game of soccer including passing, receiving, shooting, heading, and goalkeeping
Cars, trains, ships & planes : a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle by
Clive Gifford(
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8 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Get kids revved up and ready to read. Cars, Trains, Ships & Planes is a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle to zoom, sail, soar, float, or fly across the land, sea, and sky. Displaying more than 1,000 vehicles including classic cars, hybrids, race cars, sail boats, luxury cruise ships, BMX and dirt bikes, military tanks, steam locomotives, mountain trains, hot air balloons, fighter jets, International Space Station manned spacecraft and more, plus a glossary and index, this visual catalog is perfect for young transportation buffs. In addition to the images for readers to spot and explore, text covers facts and figures on record breakers and news makers and includes the story of the history of transportation -- from the first wheel to the latest hybrids
8 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Get kids revved up and ready to read. Cars, Trains, Ships & Planes is a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle to zoom, sail, soar, float, or fly across the land, sea, and sky. Displaying more than 1,000 vehicles including classic cars, hybrids, race cars, sail boats, luxury cruise ships, BMX and dirt bikes, military tanks, steam locomotives, mountain trains, hot air balloons, fighter jets, International Space Station manned spacecraft and more, plus a glossary and index, this visual catalog is perfect for young transportation buffs. In addition to the images for readers to spot and explore, text covers facts and figures on record breakers and news makers and includes the story of the history of transportation -- from the first wheel to the latest hybrids
Cool tech : gadgets, games robots, and the digital world by
Clive Gifford(
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3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How many times a day do you connect to the digital world? You text, tweet, stream songs, watch videos, and play games. But do you know how it all works? Leap inside to discover the technology behind the coolest gadgets and meet the people with the big ideas. Find out what robots are up to, how a video game is made, and how the internet affects your life."P. [4] of cover
3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How many times a day do you connect to the digital world? You text, tweet, stream songs, watch videos, and play games. But do you know how it all works? Leap inside to discover the technology behind the coolest gadgets and meet the people with the big ideas. Find out what robots are up to, how a video game is made, and how the internet affects your life."P. [4] of cover
Snowboarding by
Clive Gifford(
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11 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to snowboard like a pro, from basic techniques to advanced skills
11 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how to snowboard like a pro, from basic techniques to advanced skills
Planes and helicopters by
Clive Gifford(
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12 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the mechanics of how planes and helicopters work, discussing what makes them stop, start, and turn
12 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the mechanics of how planes and helicopters work, discussing what makes them stop, start, and turn
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- Goldsmith, Mike 1962- Other Author Contributor
- Geurink, Hajo (H. J. J.)
- Mills, Andrea Editor
- Cousens, David Illustrator
- Challoner, Jack Consultant Collector Contributor
- Cherrill, Paul Illustrator
- Turner, Tracey Author Editor
- Pinder, Andrew Illustrator
- Wilkinson, Sean Illustrator
- Beneken Kolmer, Karin Translator
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Aeronautics Airplanes Ball games Basketball Computers Earth (Planet) Electronic apparatus and appliances Electronics Espionage Extreme sports Football Games Geography Helicopters Illustrated children's books Information technology Inventions Juggling Materials Materials science Matter Picture books for children Robotics Robots Rugby football Rugby football--Tournaments Rugby Union football Skateboarding Skateboards Snowboarding Soccer Soccer matches Soccer players Soccer--Tournaments Spies Sports Swimming Swimming for children Team sports Technology Tennis Tennis stories Tennis--Tournaments Toy and movable books Transportation Trucks United States Vehicles World Cup (Soccer)
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Alternative Names
Clive Gifford autor británico
Clive Gifford Brits auteur
Clive Gifford forfatter ()
Džifords, Klaivs 1966-
G.ifford, CL.ive 1966-
Gifford, C.
Gifford, C. 1966-
Gifford, C. (Clive)
Gifford, Clive
Gifford, Clive, 1957-
Gifford, Clive 1966-
Ǧīfūrd, Klīf 1966-
Гиффорд Клайв
Гиффорд, Клайв 1966-
Гиффорд Клив
גיפורד, קליב
جيفورد، كليف
غيفورد، كلايف
كلايف جيفورد
기퍼드, 클라이브 1966-
기포드, 클라이브 1966-
기포드, 클리브 1966-
ギフォード, クライブ
ジフォード, クライブ
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