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The animal rights controversy The animal rights controversy Laurence P. Pringle Presents viewpoints of both scientists and animal rights advocates on the use of animals for scientific research, for food, and for human enjoyment. OL15124337W
City and suburb City and suburb Laurence P. Pringle Introduces the plants, insects, birds, and mammals that make up the ecosystem of a city and its suburbs. OL15124344W
Dinosaurs and people Dinosaurs and people Laurence P. Pringle Traces the research on dinosaurs since the first discoveries of their fossils and presents some of the startling new ideas now being considered regarding what they were really like. OL15124349W
Drinking Drinking Laurence P. Pringle Describes the history of alcohol, its effects on the body and personality, how to deal with peer pressure to drink, and how to get help for alcoholism. OL15124352W
The economic growth debate The economic growth debate Laurence P. Pringle Discusses whether unlimited population growth and industrial production can continue along with the depletion of natural resources and increasing pollution. OL15124355W
The golden book of insects and spiders The golden book of insects and spiders Laurence P. Pringle Observes how insects and spiders are creatures of great value, beauty, and mystery. OL15124366W
Here come the killer bees Here come the killer bees Laurence P. Pringle Describes the characteristics and behavior of Africanized bees and discusses how they came to Brazil, how they are spreading northward, and their potentially disruptive influence on the native honeyb… OL15124369W
Jackal woman Jackal woman Laurence P. Pringle A photographic account of the work of Patricia Moehlman, a wildlife biologist who specializes in the study of jackals. OL15124374W
Lives at stake Lives at stake Laurence P. Pringle Presents an overview of environmental factors that affect human health, assesses their dangers, and discusses the scientific and political complexities concerning a healthful environment. OL15124378W
Living treasure Living treasure Laurence P. Pringle Discusses the rich variety of life on earth, the origins of such diversity, its rapid loss, and how to save organisms from extinction. OL15124380W
The minnow family--chubs, dace, minnows, and shiners The minnow family--chubs, dace, minnows, and shiners Laurence P. Pringle Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitat of different varieties of freshwater minnows. OL15124381W
Nature! wild and wonderful Nature! wild and wonderful Laurence P. Pringle A prominent children's books author shares his life, his daily activities, and his creative process, showing how all are intertwined. OL15124383W
Nuclear energy Nuclear energy Laurence P. Pringle Surveys the history and development of nuclear power and presents both sides of the controversy surrounding its use. OL15124384W
Oil spills Oil spills Laurence P. Pringle Describes petroleum and its uses, examines the harmful effects of oil spills, and discusses how such environmental disasters can be cleaned up or prevented. OL15124386W
Our hungry earth Our hungry earth Laurence P. Pringle Discusses food supplies, population growth, agricultural advances, and natural resources as aspects of the world food crisis. OL15124388W
Recycling resources Recycling resources Laurence P. Pringle Considers the problem of refuse disposal and the importance of salvaging minerals and other useful substances from waste products. OL15124392W
Scorpion man Scorpion man Laurence P. Pringle A photographic account of the work of a wildlife biologist who specializes in scorpions. OL15124397W
This is a river; exploring an ecosystem This is a river; exploring an ecosystem Laurence P. Pringle Describes the stages of a river from its source to the sea and the flora and fauna living in or near the waterways. OL15124402W
Throwing things away Throwing things away Laurence P. Pringle Describes the phenomenon of garbage, what it can indicate about particular cultures, and past and present problems and methods of solid waste disposal and management. OL15124403W
Hearing Hearing Laurence P. Pringle Describes the parts of the ear and how they function and discusses the ways animals hear, maintaining balance, taking care of your hearing, and more. OL15836874W
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