Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The life of an astronaut The life of an astronaut Niki Walker This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space. OL16026283W
Hydrogen Hydrogen Niki Walker Describes how hydrogen can be used to produce useful engergy. OL16062941W
Satellites and space probes Satellites and space probes Niki Walker Introduces basic types of artificial satellites, the mechanics of launching into space, and the history and accomplishments of specific spacecraft including the Hubble, Galileo, and Cassini. OL1805190W
Sharks Sharks Niki Walker Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of sharks in general, with information on such species as hammerheads, nurse sharks, tiger sharks, cookie-cutter sharks, and others. OL1805191W
Why do we fight? Why do we fight? Niki Walker "Why do conflicts happen? Twenty-four-hour news, citizen journalism, the internet, world travel. It's a big world out there, but everything feels closer and more accessible to us than ever--includi… OL19974898W
The milliner The milliner Bobbie Kalman,Niki Walker Describes the work of the milliner in colonial America, which included gown making, laundering, and lace making, as well as selling sewing supplies and other goods. OL20416246W
Futbol en accion Futbol en accion Niki Walker Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer. OL20618617W
Soccer in action Soccer in action Sarah Dann,Niki Walker Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer. OL23706760W
Bowling in action Bowling in action Sarah Dann,Niki Walker Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of bowling, both five- and ten-pin. OL23857714W