Books with author Sandy Laurence

Explains how energy used for various activities is released by burning wood, coal, oil, gas, and other fuels, as well as by the wind, moving water, nuclear fission, and the sun

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Discusses the qualities of magnets, which attract certain metals and have been used as compasses and as components of many modern inventions, including the telephone, television, and electric motor

Discusses such aspects of heat as temperature, molecular activity, the laws of thermodynamics, conduction, convection, radiation, and calories

Describes the difficulties encountered by settlers who traveled westward in covered wagons or prairie schooners along the Oregon Trail during the 1830's and 1840's.

Discusses the qualities of magnets, which attract certain metals and have been used as compasses and as components of many modern inventions, including the telephone, television, and electric motor

Explains how the growth of industry in modern times has brought about the pollution of air, water, and land, as well as the depletion of natural resources, and emphasizes the importance of conservation

Book by Santrey, Laurence

Explains how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions result from the building up of pressure which begins far below the earth's surface.

Discusses safety rules to observe at home and in various situations outdoors

A biography of an early American writer, whose own life was reflected in her famous novels, such as "Little Women" and "Little Men"

Explains how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions result from the building up of pressure which begins far below the earth's surface