Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party Walter G. Oleksy Traces the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party, and examines the Party's impact on the Revolution. OL15278949W
Business and industry Business and industry Walter G. Oleksy Surveys the ways in which electronic technology including laptop and portable "powerbook" computers, supercomputers, modems, and videophones have altered work and production. OL15278951W
The Dagger of Death The Dagger of Death Walter G. Oleksy An adventure with humor for the 8-12 age group. **Hank Cooper's archaeologist parents** were always flying to fascinating parts of the world to search for ancient treasures. Now they've **disappeared… OL15278956W
Education and learning Education and learning Walter G. Oleksy Surveys how electronic technology such as CD ROMs, the Internet, and online libraries are being used in education. OL15278958W
Entertainment Entertainment Walter G. Oleksy Provides an overview of how the entertainment industry is being revolutionized by new developments in electronics such as digital wide-screen television, laser disc players, computer movies, and inte… OL15278960W
Lasers Lasers Walter G. Oleksy Discusses the many uses of lasers in science, industry, health, space, optics, video, and almost every imaginable part of our lives. OL15278969W
Princess Diana Princess Diana Walter G. Oleksy The life of the Princess of Wales including her childhood, royal courtship and marriage, public and private life, divorce, humanitarian efforts, and untimely death. OL15278989W
Video game designer Video game designer Walter G. Oleksy Discusses what education and skills are needed to become a video game designer and profiles several successful game designers. OL15278999W
The video revolution The video revolution Walter G. Oleksy Examines the history, formats, features, and uses of video tape recorders and discusses aspects such as music videos, video discs, piracy, and possible future developments. OL15279000W
Mapping the skies Mapping the skies Walter G. Oleksy Explores the tools and technologies that scientists have used through the centuries to learn and map the geography of outer space, including those resulting from the space race. OL16045204W
Mapping the world Mapping the world Walter G. Oleksy Discusses the history of map making and how exploration and new technologies led to better and more detailed map making. OL16052013W