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First fun encyclopedia
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Jane Walker |
Presents illustrated articles, alphabetically arranged, on a wide variety of topics. |
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Avalanches and landslides
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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. |
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Famine, drought, and plagues
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Jane Walker |
Briefly examines the causes, effects, and consequences of famine, drought, and plague and the role humans play in these disasters. |
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Oil spills
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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. |
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The ozone hole
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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. |
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Widow of Sighing Pines
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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… |
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Sharks
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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… |
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The Illustrated dictionary of science and technology
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Peter Mellett,Jane Walker,Philip Morgan |
Text and illustrations provide definitions for biological, physical, chemical and technological terms. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. |
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Ancient Egypt
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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… |
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Les marées noires
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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… |
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