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Cancer Cancer Dennis B. Fradin Examines the various forms of cancer, their possible causes, and treatments, and discusses who can get cancer and what is being done to prevent or cure it. OL15050096W
Ethiopia Ethiopia Dennis B. Fradin Discusses the geograpy, history, government, people, and culture of this triangular east African country. OL15050123W
Georgia Georgia Dennis B. Fradin An overview of the Empire State of the South, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people. OL15050133W
Hawaii in words and pictures Hawaii in words and pictures Dennis B. Fradin A brief history of the Aloha State with a description of its countryside and major cities. OL15050140W
How I saved the world How I saved the world Dennis B. Fradin After thirteen-year-old Shelley spots a UFO one summer night at a rundown resort in northern Michigan, he becomes involved in a desperate effort to stop an alien invasion. OL15050142W
Illinois, in words and pictures Illinois, in words and pictures Dennis B. Fradin A simple history of Illinois with a description of Chicago's points of interest and some historical sights of the state. OL15050148W
Is there life on Mars? Is there life on Mars? Dennis B. Fradin Examines the theories about life on Mars, providing both historical and current information about our exploration of the Red Planet. OL15050154W
Kansas in words and pictures Kansas in words and pictures Dennis B. Fradin A history and description of the Sunflower State. OL15050159W
Kentucky in words and pictures Kentucky in words and pictures Dennis B. Fradin Briefly introduces the history of the Bluegrass State and its geography, industries, cities, major tourist attractions, and famous citizens. OL15050162W
Mercury Mercury Dennis B. Fradin Describes the planet Mercury and humanity's search for knowledge about its nature. OL15050185W
New Hampshire New Hampshire Dennis B. Fradin An overview of the Granite State, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people. OL15050208W
The New Jersey colony The New Jersey colony Dennis B. Fradin Examines the history of the New Jersey colony from its beginnings to its achievement of statehood after the Revolutionary War. Includes profiles of significant individuals such as Lewis Morris, the R… OL15050211W
The New York Colony The New York Colony Dennis B. Fradin Traces the history of the Dutch colony beginning with the years it was inhabited only by Indians to the time it became the eleventh state. Includes biographical sketches on famous New Yorkers such as… OL15050216W
The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María Dennis B. Fradin A biography of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his voyage to America aboard the three famous ships. OL15050218W
South Carolina in words and pictures South Carolina in words and pictures Dennis B. Fradin Briefly explores the Palmetto State's history, geography, and interesting places to visit. OL15050251W
The Stamp Act of 1765 The Stamp Act of 1765 Dennis B. Fradin "Covers the Stamp Act of 1765 as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher. OL15050257W
Tornadoes Tornadoes Dennis B. Fradin Discusses how tornadoes are formed, how they kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for them. Also describes some famous tornadoes, including the ones that struck Vernon and Wichita Falls, … OL15050266W
The Virginia Colony The Virginia Colony Dennis B. Fradin Presents the history, economy, culture, and people of the Virginia colony from the early Indian settlements to the Revolution. Includes brief biographies of prominent Virginians of the period from Po… OL15050273W
Wisconsin Wisconsin Dennis B. Fradin An overview of the Badger State, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people. OL15050294W
Venus Venus Dennis B. Fradin Describes the characteristics of the second closest planet to the sun. OL15050316W
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