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The Werewolf
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2011)Werewolves are part human, part wolf, and all awful. This book examines these legendary creatures in frightening detail, describing their bodies, their behavior, and their monstrous transformations. It also goes snout to snout with some of historys most infamous real-life werewolves and discusses the many books and films these encounters have inspired. These fictional portrayals, along with the werewolfs countless contributions to popular culture, are proof pawsitive of this ancient monsters modern appeal.
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Flying Fish
Kris Hirschmann
Paperback (KidHaven, Sept. 29, 2004)Presents the characteristics, habits, diet, enemies, and life-cycle of flying fish.
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Pet Shop Origami
Kris Hirschmann
Paperback (CB Publishing, March 15, 2006)Learn to make a kitten, bird, bunny, angelfish, hamster, and puppy in this cute pet shop origami book. It comes complete with step by step folding directions, 24 stickers, a pet store display, and 30 sheets of 5" X 5" origami paper.
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Hd Tv: High Definition Television
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Norwood House Pr, Aug. 1, 2010)Chronicles the development and availability of high-definition televisions (HDTVs). Topics include explanations of how HDTV works, difficulties with its development, broadcasting issues surrounding wide spread usage and future applications.
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Parasites! - Lice
Kris Hirschmann
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 20, 2003)Thousands of species of lice plague birds and mammals the world over. A mild infestation is uncomfortable and annoying; a severe infestation can lead to skin infections and disease. This book examines the louse, its effects, and human efforts to combat this parasite.
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Natural Disasters - Plagues
Kris Hirschmann
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 31, 2001)This book is an overview of four types of plagues -- pestilence, swarms of harmful creatures, invading species, and crop blights -- that have afflicted humankind through the ages. The devastating impacts of history's worst plagues are discussed, as are modern plagues, mitigation efforts, and the outlook for plague control.
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Sea Urchins
Kris Hirschmann
Hardcover (KidHaven, May 5, 2005)Profiles the physical characteristics and behavior of these marine echinoderms, including their life cycle, role in the food chain, and survival strategies.
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The Kuwaiti Oil Fires
Kristine Hirschmann, Kris Hirschmann
Hardcover (Facts on File, April 1, 2005)The Kuwaiti Oil Fires recounts the heroic efforts of private firefighting crews who in 1991 worked to discover new methods to bring the horrific oil well fires of Kuwait under control. Discussions include the effects on wildlife, the environment, and the economy of the small country.
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Vampires in Literature
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2010)Vampires have haunted humankinds nightmares for thousands of years but it was only about 200 years ago that they first appeared in works of literature. The undead have been a staple of fiction ever since and are likely to continue their hold on the reading publics imagination for years to come.
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Killer Whales
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Kidhaven Press, March 5, 2004)Explores the world of killer whales, including what they eat, the structure of their families, and how they got their name.
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Forecasting!
Kris Hirschmann
Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes weather forecasting, including the accuracy of folk sayings when predicting the weather, the importance of tools like radars and satellites in meteorology, and how studying the oceans helps advance the field.
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