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Oceans
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Describes oceans of the world, including the plants, animals, and human use, with case studies of specific areas. |
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Communications
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Brief discussions of communications advancements over the years, from language to printing, to radio and artificial satellites. |
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Hastings
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Describes the significant battle in 1066 that gave the French-speaking Normans control of England. |
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Motion
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Defines motion, describes its different types, and discusses how motion is used in bicycles, escalators, typewriters, and other types of machines. |
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Over 3,000 years ago
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Describes what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing such aspects as farming, government, trades, architecture, and religion and beliefs. |
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Over 450 years ago
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Describes what life was like in America before the coming of the Europeans and examines the effect of the arrival of Columbus, Pizarro, and Cortez on the lives of the native peoples. |
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Roads
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Describes, in text and illustrations, the construction, function, and maintenance of different types of roads. |
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Robert Scott in the Antarctic
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Recounts the race between Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen to be the first explorers to reach the South Pole, describing Scott's journey in detail, including his death from exhaustion and exposure. |
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Water
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Philip Arthur Sauvain |
Discusses the properties, uses, and changing nature of water. |
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