Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
100 greatest archaeological discoveries 100 greatest archaeological discoveries Jacqueline Dineen A fascinating and richly illustrated compilation of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. They range from tombs to temples and from ancient surgeons to historical disasters. (From back cov… OL1951654W
Frédéric Chopin Frédéric Chopin Jacqueline Dineen A biography of the great Polish-French composer who, when only fifteen years old, received a diamond ring for playing his own musical composition for the Tsar of Russia. OL1951680W
Hunting, harvesting, and home Hunting, harvesting, and home Jacqueline Dineen Celebrates the rituals and customs of hunting and gathering societies around the world, especially the ways people find or grow food, live in groups, and settle disputes. OL1951685W
Nuclear power Nuclear power Jacqueline Dineen Explains how nuclear energy is produced and discusses whether it is safe and where its future may lie. OL1951705W
Rain Rain Jacqueline Dineen Describes the origins, causes and effects, uses, and dangers of rainfall, flooding from falling rain, and the rainy season. OL1951711W
The Aztecs The Aztecs Jacqueline Dineen Describes the history and customs of the Aztec civilization from its beginnings to its conquest by Spanish explorers. OL1951728W
The five senses The five senses Jacqueline Dineen Discusses the functions, disorders, and care of the five senses. OL1951734W
The Greeks The Greeks Jacqueline Dineen Surveys the civilization of Ancient Greece, including information about its history, government, religion, family life, social structure, culture, and influence on the Western world. OL1951735W
Metals and minerals Metals and minerals Jacqueline Dineen Explains how man searches for minerals in the ground and how these minerals are mined and put to use. OL1951740W
Fruit Fruit Jacqueline Dineen Describes the cultivation of different kinds of fruits around the world and how they are transported and sold. OL1951757W
The skeleton and movement The skeleton and movement Jacqueline Dineen Describes the structure and function of the different parts of the human skeleton and how it is able to move with the aid of a system of muscles. Also discusses muscular and skeletal disorders and th… OL1951759W
The five senses The five senses Jacqueline Dineen Grade level: Discusses the functions, disorders, and care of the five senses. Grade level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, p, e, i. OL20984588W
Rites of passage Rites of passage Jacqueline Dineen Customs: Birth - Initiation - Marriage - Death - African - Papua New Guinea - Masai - Aborigines - Japan - India - Jewish - American Indians - Chinese - Buddhist - Hindu - Freemasons - South America … OL22072461W
Plastics Plastics Jacqueline Dineen The story of plastics--what they are, how they are made, and the thousands of uses to which they are put. OL24729028W
Packed lunch Packed lunch Jacqueline Dineen Ali nearly forgets about his school trip. He will need a packed lunch, but there's not much time. OL28763140W