Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
First fun encyclopedia First fun encyclopedia Jane Walker Presents illustrated articles, alphabetically arranged, on a wide variety of topics. OL1947547W
Avalanches and landslides Avalanches and landslides Jane Walker Studies the causes, effects, and consequences of avalanches and landslides. Includes historical facts and patterns, as well as an examination of humankind's role in causing these disasters. OL1947577W
Famine, drought, and plagues Famine, drought, and plagues Jane Walker Briefly examines the causes, effects, and consequences of famine, drought, and plague and the role humans play in these disasters. OL1947579W
Oil spills Oil spills Jane Walker Describes specific oil spills such as the one caused by the Exxon Valdez, examines their effects on the environment, and discusses efforts to prevent future disasters. OL1947580W
The ozone hole The ozone hole Jane Walker Examines the function of ozone in the atmosphere, the causes and impact of a depleted ozone layer, and ways of dealing with this problem. OL1947582W
Widow of Sighing Pines Widow of Sighing Pines Jane Walker WIDOW OF SIGHING PINES is an historical novel about a major timber war in South Georgia during the latter part of the nineteenth century. It is also a love story involving a northern woman whose hus… OL1947590W
Sharks Sharks Jane Walker Dive right into learning about the most captivating creature in the ocean: sharks! In this book, students will learn about how sharks live, what they eat, which sharks glow in the dark, and so much m… OL21445310W
The Illustrated dictionary of science and technology The Illustrated dictionary of science and technology Peter Mellett,Jane Walker,Philip Morgan Text and illustrations provide definitions for biological, physical, chemical and technological terms. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. OL22132109W
Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Jane Walker HISTORY. Exactly 100 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions am… OL24248066W
Les marées noires Les marées noires Jane Walker Les activités des hommes laissent parfois des marques indélébiles dans la nature, ayant des conséquences graves sur l'environnement. La pollution par les hydrocarbures en est un exemple. Il faut appl… OL24280948W