Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Jane Addams Jane Addams David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout A biography of the woman who founded Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States, and who later became involved in the international peace movement OL15118553W
The Constitution The Constitution David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout Explains the formation of the United States Constitution, the people involved in getting it ratified, and how it changed government. OL1809931W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout Examines the issues that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the people involved, and its impact on the nation then and now OL1809933W
The Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout This book describes the signing of the Mayflower Compact by passengers of the "Mayflower" in 1620 before beginning the building of a colony in what was to become Massachusetts. OL1809937W
Extreme machines on land Extreme machines on land Patricia Armentrout Briefly describes some unusual land vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles, Indy cars, jet cars, dragsters, tanks, and solar cars. OL1885898W
Hot springs and geysers Hot springs and geysers Patricia Armentrout Explores the nature, location, and causes of hot springs, including those that gush hot water and steam into the air and are called geysers. OL1885900W
Lights in the sky Lights in the sky Patricia Armentrout Describes various kinds of lights seen in the sky including rainbows, lightning, and the aurora borealis. OL1885907W
Ocean currents Ocean currents Patricia Armentrout Examines the great movements of water called ocean currents, discussing how they are mapped, what keeps them moving, and how they can affect the weather. OL1885910W
The ozone layer The ozone layer Patricia Armentrout Describes the ozone layer, explains how it is broken down, and suggests ways to reduce air pollution. OL1885913W
Paying without money Paying without money Patricia Armentrout Discusses different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit cards, and checks. OL1885914W
The pulley The pulley Patricia Armentrout Text and pictures introduce the pulley, a simple machine used primarily to lift heavy objects. OL1885916W
Under the sea Under the sea Patricia Armentrout Describes different kinds of submersibles, ships that can go underwater, including submarines, bathyscaphes, and the ABE or Autonomous Benthic Explorer. OL1885921W
The wedge The wedge Patricia Armentrout Text and pictures introduce the wedge, a simple machine placed between objects to split, tighten, or secure a hold. OL1885923W
Caves Caves Patricia Armentrout Describes the formation and different parts of caves, including the entrance zone, twilight zone, and dark zone. OL1885928W