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Books with author Dr Virginia Silverstein

  • The Black-Footed Ferret

    Alvin/Virginia Silverstein, Robert Silverstein

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Chronicles the success of the reintroduction into the wild of the black-footed ferret, a species almost wiped out when ranching activities destroyed its natural food sources.
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  • Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2009)
    "Examines the science behind hurricanes, including how and where tropical storms form, the various types of tropical storms, how scientists track hurricanes, and provides hurricane safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
    Y
  • Wildfires: The Science Behind Raging Infernos

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Examines the science behind wildfires, including what causes them, the different types of wildfires, their devastating effects, and how to stay safe during a wildfire.
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  • Floods: The Science Behind Raging Waters and Mudslides

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Sept. 1, 2009)
    What makes a rainstorm turn into a raging flood or a destructive mudslide? Learn what causes severe weather storms and the resulting floods and learn how we can prepare ourselves to be safe. FLOODS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND RAGING WATERS AND MUDSLIDES explores the causes behind these disasters and how scientists study them.
    Z
  • Eagles, Hawks, and Owls

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Robert Silverstein

    Hardcover (Goldencraft, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Briefly describes different kinds of eagles, hawks, kites, owls, vultures and other raptors.
  • Red Wolf, The

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Robert Silverstein

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 1994)
    A study of the endangered red wolf of the southeastern region of the United States, a species driven nearly to extinction by human encroachment on its habitats, examines efforts to restore this valuable predator and discusses its life cycle, characteristics, and more.
    V
  • Scoliosis

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Silverstein, Dr. Alvin, Virginia Silverstein,

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 16, 2003)
    Discusses the medical condition known as scoliosis, its detection and treatment, and how to live with it.
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  • Tornadoes: The Science Behind Terrible Twisters

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Dr Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2009)
    "Discusses the science behind tornadoes, including how and where they form, the scientific methods to track and predict them, and tornado safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
    Z
  • Silver Tales 4: Mersina, The Mini-Witch

    The Silversteins, Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 19, 2013)
    Mischievous Mersina, The Mini-Witch is the most beloved of the Silver Tales characters. This compilation includes all eleven Mersina stories with 26 b&w illustrations.
  • Lyme Disease

    Alvin Silverstein, Dr Alvein Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Dr. Alvin Silverstein

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 15, 2002)
    Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Lyme disease, as well as ways to protect against it.
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  • Vaccinations

    Dr Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 15, 2002)
    Explains how vaccines are used to help the body fight off disease and infection, how they work, and if they are safe.
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  • Eagles, Hawks and Owls

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Robert Silverstein

    Paperback (Golden Books, Nov. 15, 1994)
    Briefly describes different kinds of eagles, hawks, kites, owls, vultures and other raptors.
    N