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The alchemists: magic into science The alchemists: magic into science Thomas G. Aylesworth Traces the history of alchemy and the activities of the alchemists who developed the foundations of modern science. OL2993401W
Cars, boats, trains, and planes of today and tomorrow Cars, boats, trains, and planes of today and tomorrow Thomas G. Aylesworth Examines possible methods of transportation being developed for the future. OL2993412W
Geological disasters Geological disasters Thomas G. Aylesworth Describes the world's most recent earthquakes and volcanic activity, the causes, and the studies scientists have made in predicting them. OL2993414W
Moving continents Moving continents Thomas G. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Describes the theory of plate tectonics and the various forces that continue to change the surface of the earth. Discusses the history of the theory as well as evidence that seems to dispute it. OL2993430W
Science at the ball game Science at the ball game Thomas G. Aylesworth Explains how basic scientific principles such as friction, inertia, actions and reactions, and acceleration are involved in basketball, football, diving, skating and other sports. OL2993434W
Science looks at mysterious monsters Science looks at mysterious monsters Thomas G. Aylesworth An inquiry into the nature of the abominable snowman, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, and other monstrous creatures, the existence of which has never been finally proven or disproven. OL2993435W
The story of werewolves The story of werewolves Thomas G. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Includes a brief description of the physical characteristics and history of werewolves and a collection of werewolf legends from all over the world. OL2993442W
Understanding body talk Understanding body talk Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the meanings of our body motions and facial expressions. OL2993447W
ESP ESP Thomas G. Aylesworth This is a good for beginners, who are new to this field.This book covers all areas in brief and provides a introduction to this extra sensory power field. OL2993457W
Monsters from the movies Monsters from the movies Thomas G. Aylesworth A survey of the best-known monsters of movies from the nineteenth century to the present, including discussions of the folklore and fiction that contributed to their creation and development. OL2993460W
The Pacific The Pacific Virginia L. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of California and Hawaii. OL2993462W
The story of vampires The story of vampires Thomas G. Aylesworth Presents vampire lore from various parts of the world. OL2993463W
Territories and possessions Territories and possessions Virginia L. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the North Mariana Islands. Includes maps, illustrated fact spreads, and oth… OL2993465W
Eastern Great Lakes Eastern Great Lakes Virginia L. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. OL2993470W
Lower Atlantic Lower Atlantic Virginia L. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of North Carolina and South Carolina. OL2993474W
Movie Monsters Movie Monsters Thomas G. Aylesworth Look out! Here come the greatest monsters of all time! You've seen them do their evil deeds in the movies and on television. Now you can get to know your favorite horror stars even better in Movie… OL2993476W
South Central South Central Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, using maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other illustrated material to highlight … OL2993478W
The Southwest The Southwest Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, using maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other illustrated material to highlight the land, history, a… OL2993481W
Upper Atlantic Upper Atlantic Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of New Jersey and New York. Includes maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other illustrated materials. OL2993482W
Western Great Lakes Western Great Lakes Virginia L. Aylesworth,Thomas G. Aylesworth Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. OL2993483W
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