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Common colds
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Alvin Silverstein |
Explains how people catch colds, how the body fights the germs, how colds are spread, and what precautions people can take against them.. |
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Glasses and contact lenses
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Alvin Silverstein |
Explains the structure of the eye, how vision works, and how glasses and contact lenses correct vision problems. Also discusses exercises to improve vision and types of conditions that require correc… |
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Hairless cats
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Alvin Silverstein |
"Provides basic information about hairless cats and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher. |
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Itch, sniffle & sneeze
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Alvin Silverstein |
Discusses what allergies are, the body's reactions to them, things people are allergic to, and how to cope with allergies. |
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Oranges: all about them
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Alvin Silverstein |
Introduces the orange in legend and history, its growth and cultivation, and its use as a food. Includes experiments, recipes, and games with oranges. |
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Photosynthesis
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Alvin Silverstein |
Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living things, and discusses such related issues as respiration, the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the gr… |
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The skeletal system: frameworks for life
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Alvin Silverstein |
Analyzes the structure and function of the human skeletal system and compares it with that of other animals. |
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Sleep and dreams
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Alvin Silverstein |
Examines what is known and being learned through research about that one third of the human life that is spent sleeping and dreaming. |
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The sugar disease
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Alvin Silverstein |
Discusses the symptoms of diabetes, its history, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and implications for the future of current research. |
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Volcanoes
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Alvin Silverstein |
"Examines the science behind volcanoes, including what causes them to erupt, the inner-workings of a volcano, underwater volcanoes, and how to stay safe during an eruption"--Provided by publisher. |
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Cells
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Alvin Silverstein |
The authors discuss cellular functions, including how advances in cell research have led to artificial cloning, and how they are bringing scientists closer to finding cures for serious diseases. |
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Headaches
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Alvin Silverstein |
Describes the symptoms and causes of headaches, and provides advice on seeking medical help, treatments, and prevention. |
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The endocrine system
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Describes the various glands of the body and the functions of the hormones they secrete. Also discusses hormones in plants and other animals. |
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Symbiosis
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Alvin Silverstein |
Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism and describes examples of these relationships. |
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Aging
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Alvin Silverstein |
Defines the process of aging and discusses society's changing attitudes toward the aged |
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