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Sea shells of the world Sea shells of the world Herbert S. Zim,R. Tucker Abbott A guide for the identification of shells, including general information on mollusks and advice on shell collecting and study. OL3476565W
Bones Bones Herbert S. Zim Describes and names the various bones of the skeletal system and discusses their function, formation, and growth. OL4667680W
Cargo ships Cargo ships James R. Skelly,Herbert S. Zim Describes the basic types of cargo ships, how they are built and propelled, and the freight they carry. OL4667681W
Caves and life Caves and life Herbert S. Zim Discusses the formation and structure of caves, the animals that dwell in them, and man's use of caves from ancient times to today. OL4667682W
Corals Corals Herbert S. Zim A simple discussion of coral animals and the various theories developed to explain how coral reefs and atolls form. OL4667684W
Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Herbert S. Zim Describes the many dinosaurs, the age in which these enormous creatures thrived, and the conditions that reduced them to displays of brittle bones in today's museums. OL4667686W
Eating places Eating places Herbert S. Zim An introduction to the ways food is bought, stored, prepared, and served in various kinds of eating places. OL4667687W
Life and death Life and death Herbert S. Zim Discusses the physical facts, customs, and attitudes surrounding human life and death. OL4667695W
Machine tools Machine tools Herbert S. Zim Describes the basic power tools, called machine tools, which cut or form a piece of metal and discusses the jobs of men who work with these instruments. OL4667697W
Medicine Medicine Herbert S. Zim Defines the various categories of medications and describes their effects on the body. OL4667699W
Metric measure Metric measure Herbert S. Zim Discusses the origin and application of the metric system with examples illustrating its use. OL4667700W
Our senses and how they work Our senses and how they work Herbert S. Zim Examines the physiology of the five major senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. OL4667706W
Tractors Tractors James R. Skelly,Herbert S. Zim Describes the construction and operation of the two basic kinds of tractors and the many ways that they are used. OL4667728W
What's inside of animals? What's inside of animals? Herbert S. Zim A brief introduction to the anatomy of a clam, starfish, earthworm, grasshopper, fish, frog, and dog. OL4667730W
What's inside of me? What's inside of me? Herbert S. Zim A simple description of the parts of the body and their functions, including the heart, brain, stomach, skin, and skeleton, with text in two degrees of difficulty, one for small children and one for … OL4667732W
Alligators and crocodiles Alligators and crocodiles Herbert S. Zim A brief introduction to alligators and crocodiles, less dangerous than supposed, living fossils from the Age of Reptiles. OL4667739W
Golden hamsters Golden hamsters Herbert S. Zim Briefly relates the history and habits of the hamster, the clean little rodent from Syria, that has enjoyed great success as a pet since its introduction to America. OL4667742W
Hoists, cranes, and derricks Hoists, cranes, and derricks Herbert S. Zim Describes the three types of lifting machines, the jobs they are designed to do, and the duties of the men who operate them. OL4667746W
Shooting stars Shooting stars Herbert S. Zim Discusses some famous meteorites, what happens when they hit the earth, the elements of which they are composed, what their source may have been, different types of meteorites, their speed and moveme… OL4667755W
Trucks Trucks James R. Skelly,Herbert S. Zim Describes the design, construction, and operation of the basic types of trucks. Also outlines the skills and functions of the men who drive, service, and dispatch these vehicles. OL4667758W
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