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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Beautiful birds Beautiful birds Alvin Silverstein Looks at the birds most commonly owned as pets, including canaries, chickens, and pigeons, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding. OL15048663W
The California condor The California condor Alvin Silverstein Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the California condor, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its populati… OL15048670W
Common cold and flu Common cold and flu Alvin Silverstein Describes the history, causes, prevention, and treatment of the common cold and flu, as well as the effects on people and society. OL15048682W
Common colds Common colds 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.. OL15048683W
Curious cats Curious cats Alvin Silverstein Introduces ten unusual breeds of cats and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding. OL15048689W
Earthquakes Earthquakes Alvin Silverstein "Examines the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis, including what makes them happen, where they occur, how they are measured, and tips to stay safe during an earthquake"--Provided by publisher. OL15048704W
The eating disorders update The eating disorders update Alvin Silverstein "An introduction to the history and most up-to-date research and treatment of eating disorders"--Provided by publisher. OL15048705W
Evolution Evolution Alvin Silverstein Discusses early theories of evolution, the work of Darwin, fossil and other evidence, and the effects of evolution on us and the future. OL15048706W
Gerbils, all about them Gerbils, all about them Alvin Silverstein Provides instructions for raising, training, and caring for gerbils. Includes a description of the characteristics and habitats of gerbils in their natural setting and in captivity as laboratory anim… OL15048721W
Glasses and contact lenses Glasses and contact lenses 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… OL15048722W
Guinea pigs, all about them Guinea pigs, all about them Alvin Silverstein Describes the physical characteristics and habits of guinea pigs and gives instructions for keeping them as pets. OL15048728W
Hairless cats Hairless cats Alvin Silverstein "Provides basic information about hairless cats and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher. OL15048729W
Hamsters: all about them Hamsters: all about them Alvin Silverstein A manual on the care, feeding, and breeding of golden hamsters as pets, with information on their life in the wild, their use in the lab, and other kinds of hamsters. OL15048730W
Headaches Headaches Alvin Silverstein Discusses symptoms of the various types of headaches, including migraine, cluster, and muscle contraction (tension) headaches, and explores what is known of their causes and cures. OL15048732W
Hurricanes Hurricanes Alvin Silverstein "Examines the science behind hurricanes, including how and where tropical storms form, the various types of tropical storms, how scientists track hurricanes, and provides hurricane safety tips"--Prov… OL15048742W
Itch, sniffle & sneeze Itch, sniffle & sneeze Alvin Silverstein Discusses what allergies are, the body's reactions to them, things people are allergic to, and how to cope with allergies. OL15048745W
The left-hander's world The left-hander's world Alvin Silverstein Explores the physical origins of left-handedness and the special problems left-handers have in a predominantly right-handed world. OL15048751W
Leukemia Leukemia Alvin Silverstein Gives a history of the study of leukemia; presents information about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and social and economic impact; and describes current research and future … OL15048752W
The long voyage The long voyage Alvin Silverstein Using a special radio transmitter, a marine biologist and his son trace the life cycle of a green turtle. OL15048755W
Mammals of the sea Mammals of the sea Alvin Silverstein Describes the evolution, characteristics, habitats, behavior, and young of seals, walruses, whales, dolphins, manatees, dugongs, and other mammals of the sea. OL15048760W
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