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Endangered species Endangered species Jean F. Blashfield Identifies and tells the stories behind many plants and animals at risk from human action, and describes the political and other factors involved in decisions concerning the various species. OL15099619W
Mines and minié balls Mines and minié balls Jean F. Blashfield Describes the various weapons developed and used during the Civil War, such as longarms, handguns, swords, cannons, naval weapons, and mines, and explores that era as the beginning of modern weaponry. OL15099645W
Oil spills Oil spills Jean F. Blashfield Describes how an oil spill occurs; the damaging effects of recent spills on the sea, land, and wildlife; and the difficult process of cleaning up after a spill. OL15099648W
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Jean F. Blashfield A biography of the talk-show host who has used her popular television program to venture into publishing, music, movies, and education. OL15099649W
Recycling Recycling Jean F. Blashfield Discusses the advantages of recycling and how we can help protect the environment from further damage. OL15099659W
The Santa Fe Trail The Santa Fe Trail Jean F. Blashfield Introduces the history and economic purpose of the Santa Fe Trail and the resulting settlement of the Southwest. OL15099663W
Women at the front Women at the front Jean F. Blashfield Explores ways in which the various activities of women during the Civil War altered their role in society and led to new initiatives in women's rights. OL15099680W
Arizona Arizona Jean F. Blashfield Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture and people of the state of Arizona. OL15487W
Calcium Calcium Jean F. Blashfield Presents the basic concepts of this metallic element which is found in the stone used to make buildings and streets and which is an important mineral needed by the body. OL15488W
Delaware Delaware Jean F. Blashfield Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Delaware. OL15492W
Hydrogen Hydrogen Jean F. Blashfield Presents the basic concepts of this central element of the universe. OL15496W
Nitrogen Nitrogen Jean F. Blashfield Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers. OL15500W
Norway Norway Jean F. Blashfield Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Norway. OL15501W
Oxygen Oxygen Jean F. Blashfield Presents the basic concepts of oxygen, the most important chemical element in our lives and also the most abundant element in nature. OL15502W
England England Jean F. Blashfield Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of England. OL15515W
Iron and the trace elements Iron and the trace elements Jean F. Blashfield Defines trace elements and discusses how they affect life on the planet. OL15837329W
Germany Germany Jean F. Blashfield Examines the geography, history, and government of Germany, while highlighting its achievements in art, medicine and industry. This revised, second edition explores the history, economy, geography, … OL19962551W
Italy Italy Jean F. Blashfield This book describes Italy's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture. OL19969480W
Maryland Maryland Jean F. Blashfield Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maryland, and includes ideas for classroom assignments. This revised third edition takes an updated look at the geograp… OL19976693W
Wisconsin Wisconsin Jean F. Blashfield Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Wisconsin, and includes ideas for classroom assignments. This revised third edition takes an updated lo… OL19976705W
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