Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Early settlements Early settlements Spangenburg, Ray Explores ten locations that have had significance in American history. OL14855213W
Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt Spangenburg, Ray Describes the life and significant achievements of the woman who helped transform the role of first lady. OL14855215W
The history of science from the ancient Greeks to the scientific revolution The history of science from the ancient Greeks to the scientific revolution Spangenburg, Ray Surveys the early history of science, discussing the philosophical underpinnings developed by Greek thinkers, continuing through the developments of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and concludin… OL14855218W
The history of science in the nineteenth century The history of science in the nineteenth century Spangenburg, Ray Examines the role of science in the Industrial Revolution, its establishment as a popular discipline, and discoveries in the areas of atoms and the elements, chemistry, evolution, and energy. OL14855220W
The story of America's railroads The story of America's railroads Spangenburg, Ray Traces the history of railroads in America, focusing on the technology, people, and life on the railroads. OL14855236W
The story of America's roads The story of America's roads Spangenburg, Ray Reviews the history of road building in the U.S. from the first paved streets of colonial times, to the early western wagon trails, and to today's Interstate Highway System. OL14855237W
The American Indian experience The American Indian experience Spangenburg, Ray Describes historic places in the United States associated with Native American history and culture, including Little Big Horn Battlefield, Alcatraz Island, and Nez Perce National Historic Park. OL14855242W
Niels Bohr Niels Bohr Spangenburg, Ray,Ray Spangenburg,Diane Kit Moser This book is concise and to the point. It explores Bohr's life and his work on the atom. It also concisely presents the work and a short biography of other physicists that worked on quantum theory an… OL14855244W
A look at Mars A look at Mars Spangenburg, Ray Discusses the history of human ideas about Mars, its geology and moons, missions to the Red Planet, and the possibility of life on Mars. OL16026308W
Artificial satellites Artificial satellites Spangenburg, Ray Describes the wide array of different types of satellites that have been placed in orbit since the launching of Sputnik I in 1957 and the varied functions they perform, from communications and weathe… OL20975845W
The African-American experience The African-American experience Spangenburg, Ray Explores ten locations that have had significant impact on the African-American experience. OL3284001W