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Books with author Peggy J. Parks

  • Solar Power

    Peggy J Parks

    Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Discusses issues such as solar power as a viable energy source, solar power as a replacement for fossil fuels, and the future of solar power.
  • Growing Up in France

    Peggy J Parks

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Presents an overview of growing up in France, discussing family life, education, social life, unemployment, and discrimination.
  • The Great Depression

    Peggy J. Parks

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Aug. 18, 2003)
    The Great Depression was one of the bleakest times in United States history. After the prosperity that followed World War I, the stock market crash of 1929 forced many people into poverty. This book examines the causes of the Great Depression, the devastating effects of it, the 1930s drought in the Midwest called the "Dust Bowl" era, and the country's eventual recovery after the onset of World War II.
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  • The Digital Divide

    Peggy J. Parks

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Presents information about the impact technology has on individuals and organizations whose access to media and resources is otherwise limited.
  • Fighter Pilot.

    Peggy J. Parks

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Oct. 18, 2005)
    Explores the career of a fighter pilot, offering information on training and education and a typical day in the life of a fighter pilot.
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  • Computer Hacking

    Peggy J. Parks

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2008)
    Examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the frontline of solving notorious crimes with the help of technological advances in the field.
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  • How Can Suicide Be Reduced?

    Peggy J. Parks

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Looks at the issue of teen suicide, and discusses why it happens and ways to reduce the incidence of suicide.
  • Exploring Careers - Astronaut

    Peggy J. Parks

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 10, 2005)
    They have orbited the Earth, floated in space, walked and driven dune buggies on the moon. They are people with a true sense of adventure, who are so fascinated with outer space that they have made careers out of exploring it. Even their title has a mysterious quality, for the word astronaut is derived from Greek words meaning "star sailor." This book examines the astronaut career, including what it takes to become an astronaut, several different types, and what an astronaut's job is really like.
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  • Global Warming

    Peggy J. Parks

    Library Binding (KidHaven, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the scientific evidence for global warming, discussing its causes, effects, and the heated debate surrounding this issue.
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  • DNA Evidence and Investigation

    Peggy J Parks

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2009)
    Discusses the role of DNA testing in solving crimes and correcting judicial errors, DNA testing for prisoners, and the issue of DNA databases and civil liberties, through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
  • Building World Landmarks - The Sydney Opera House

    Peggy Parks

    Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, March 25, 2004)
    Hailed as one of the most unique and stunning buildings in the world, the Sydney Opera House resembles a ship at full sail. It stands in regal splendor on Bennelong Point in Sydney, Australia, and each year is home to hundreds of concerts, opera productions, theatrical and ballet presentations, and other events. This book covers the design and construction of the world-famous opera house, which took fourteen years and more than $100 million to build.
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  • Toxic Waste

    Peggy J. Parks

    Hardcover (Kidhaven Press, Jan. 13, 2006)
    Even the name makes a person shudder. Find out where it comes from, what it's doing to the earth, where it's going to go--and what people are doing about it.
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