Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Technology in the Time of Ancient Rome Technology in the Time of Ancient Rome Robert Snedden Describes many of the innovative inventions that the Romans incorporated into their daily lives, including aqueducts, hot baths, and central heating. OL15073867W
Explaining autism Explaining autism Robert Snedden Explaining: Autism will help you understand what autism is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with autism and how people with the condition manage it to live full… OL15073891W
Understanding the brain and the nervous system Understanding the brain and the nervous system Robert Snedden Describes the function of the body's brain and nervous system, and includes information about the spinal cord, sleeping and dreaming, brain damage, and nerve cells. OL15073948W
The medieval world The medieval world Robert Snedden "Covers the inventions and technology of Europeans living in medieval times and how their ideas influenced technology today"--Provided by publisher. OL15073959W
Solids, liquids and gases Solids, liquids and gases Robert Snedden "This book explains that all materials are made up of atoms and usually exist in one of three states - solid, liquid or gas. The uses of materials in these three states are explored and the stages th… OL24299387W
Rockets and spacecraft Rockets and spacecraft Robert Snedden Surveys the technological changes that have taken place during our exploration of space, discussing missiles, space stations, the space shuttle, and other developments. OL42222W
What is an amphibian? What is an amphibian? Robert Snedden Defines amphibians and describes their lives, including their maturation, mating, sense perception, and feeding. OL42234W
What is an insect? What is an insect? Robert Snedden Introduces the physical characteristics, life cycle, movement, egg-laying, and feeding of a variety of insects. OL42247W