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Technology of Ancient Greece
Melanie Ann Apel
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)Ancient Greece was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations that we know about. They were able to craft amazing products from metal, they made advances in shipbuilding, and they improved technology for cultivating the land. Students will learn about the tools and technology of Greece from its beginnings through the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, and how these technologies influenced and were influenced by neighboring civilizations.
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The Yellowstone Park Fire of 1988
Melanie Ann Apel
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2004)Describes the forest fire that burned eighty percent of Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 1988, including park history, causes of the fire, how the blaze was put out, and how the park recovered.
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The Federal Reserve ACT: Making the American Banking System Stronger
Melanie Ann Apel
Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2006)The American banking system after the Civil War was not centralized but rather functioned independently in different geographical areas. Policies were not coordinated to insure that the money supply was sufficient to keep governments and businesses running properly. Through the efforts of the progressives, the Federal Reserve Act was passed to devise and implement a plan to stave off problems in currency, policies, and the money supply.
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Let's Talk About Feeling Confused
Melanie Ann Apel, M A Apel
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)When a good friend acts in a way that you are not used to, it can be confusing. Likewise, new rules, new situations, and changes in life can be confusing. This book teaches readers to speak up when they are confused and equips them with the skills to work things out without frustration or anger.
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Let's Talk About When You Have to Have Your Tonsils Out
Melanie Apel Gordon
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2000)Discusses where and what the tonsils are, how they become infected, why some people have to have them removed, and what happens during a tonsillectomy.
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Cool Careers without College for Film and Television Buffs
Melanie Apel
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2008)Presents job descriptions, training, salary and the outlook for various jobs in the television and film industry that do not require a college degree, including actors, agent, writer, makeup artist, and animator.
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Careers in Information Technology
Melanie Apel
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, April 1, 2003)The information revolution is upon us, and new technologies for both storing and organizing this information have opened up new careers in the information sciences, from computer system analysts and librarians to archivists and Web site managers. This book explains what teens will have to know to enter these exciting new fields.
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Let's Talk about Deafness
Melanie Apel Gordon
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 16, 1999)Being sick is always scary for kids, but knowing that they are going to get well reassures them. But what about conditions that aren't so easy to take, such as cancer, diabetes, and Down syndrome? Through gentle, reassuring language these books impart vital information about situations that can frighten, frustrate, and sometimes even embarrass children. Kids are taught compassion for others.
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Let's Talk About Poison Ivy
Melanie Apel Gordon
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2000)Discusses how to identify poison ivy, how to prevent getting a rash, what the rash looks and feels like, and how best to let it heal
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Let's Talk about Down Syndrome
Melanie Apel Gordon
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2003)Being sick is always scary for kids, but knowing that they are going to get well reassures them. But what about conditions that aren't so easy to take, such as cancer, diabetes, and Down syndrome? Through gentle, reassuring language these books impart vital information about situations that can frighten, frustrate, and sometimes even embarrass children. Kids are taught compassion for others.
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Let's Talk about When Kids Have Cancer
Melanie Apel Gordon
Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 1999)Being sick is always scary for kids, but knowing that they are going to get well reassures them. But what about conditions that aren't so easy to take, such as cancer, diabetes, and Down syndrome? Through gentle, reassuring language these books impart vital information about situations that can frighten, frustrate, and sometimes even embarrass children. Kids are taught compassion for others.
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Let's Talk About Head Lice
Melanie Apel Gordon
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)Discusses head lice infestation, how it happens, how to treat it, and how to prevent it
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