Butterfield, Moira 1960-

Who am I? by Moira Butterfield( Book )

58 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in 5 languages and held by 1,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes parts of a well-known animal and invites the reader to identify it

Pirates & smugglers by Moira Butterfield( Book )

9 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores the colorful history of piracy and smuggling, including the Golden Age of buccaneers, Prohibition-era rumrunners, and endangered wildlife kidnapping. Pirates and Smugglers is a swashbuckling introduction to the highwaymen and women of the seas-from the cruel Cilician pirates who terrorized the Mediterranean more than 2,000 years ago to the well-organized and ruthless modern-day buccaneers who target supertankers on the South China Sea-and the loot they plunder and smuggle

Space by Moira Butterfield( Book )

15 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Labelled cross-section drawings of twelve "spacecraft" are accompanied by technical data, and details and a bit of history of piece of equipment

Schools around the world by Moira Butterfield( Book )

9 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 716 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Take a journey around the world to discover the homes of children just like you! Where in the world do children live in reed houses on floating islands? Where are the highest homes, in the city skyscrapers, or in the snowy mountains? Why are some houses in India painted blue, and why do some people in South Africa paint patterns on their homes? Find out in Homes Around the World! Children will love reading about the homes of their contemporaries in other countries; from underground homes and floating homes, to eco-homes, and the most unusual homes. Our world is full of amazing and different things. The Children Like Us series introduces children to people and places around the world. It shows them how different cultures live in unique ways and enables them to compare other people's lives with their own. Includes Art Station activities where readers are encouraged to use their new knowledge creatively!

Richard Orr's nature cross-sections by Richard Orr( Book )

10 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Includes detailed cross-sections of ecosystems, such as a rainforest, and structures, such as a beehive, a beaver lodge, a termite city, and a section of Arctic life. Tells how animals make their homes and the importance of conservation through an oversized format of double-page spreads and detailed pictures

Ships by Moira Butterfield( Book )

10 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores the inner workings of ships through detailed technical illustrations and text

Going to war in World War II by Moira Butterfield( Book )

5 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines how armies, navies, and air forces from different countries lived and fought together during World War II

Jets by Hans Jenssen( Book )

11 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Takes a look at the construction and inner workings of ten jet warplanes

Bulldozers by Moira Butterfield( Book )

12 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in 3 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Several types of construction machines are illustrated along with technical data and answers to questions about them

Going to war in Roman times by Moira Butterfield( Book )

4 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This new series focuses on the fighting forces of different historical eras. With a unique global perspective, Armies of the Past combines a high-interest topic with solid historical analysis. Each book gives a brief background of the featured conflict, then delves into the day-to-day details of life at war: weapons and ammunition, new technology, and battle strategy. Vivid full-color illustrations and maps bring the text to life