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  • The Code of Life

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Sept. 10, 2004)
    The authors of more than twenty science books for children, the Silversteins here clearly and concisely present a fascinating, but intricate, subject to middle-school-aged youngsters. In this case, they describe how DNA works, how a human cell forms, what happens when "the code" goes wrong, and related topics. This book makes "students aware of an important and exciting field of research and its possible impact on all our lives" — Library Journal.
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  • World in a Drop of Water

    Alvin and Virginia Silverstein

    Hardcover (Atheneum, Jan. 1, 1970)
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  • The Skeletal System: Frameworks for Life

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Library Binding (Prentice Hall, March 1, 1972)
    Analyzes the structure and function of the human skeletal system and compares it with that of other animals.
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  • Food Chains

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Explains various components of a food chain and discusses energy flows, food webs, food pyramids, recycling in nature, and the effect of humans on food chains.

  • Plate Tectonics

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and volcanoes.

  • The Long Voyage

    A. Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein

    Hardcover (Warne, Jan. 1, 1972)
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  • Sea Otter

    Alvin Silverstein, Robert Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, July 1, 1996)
    Presents a wealth of information about sea otters and efforts to save them
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  • 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.

  • Nature's Champions: The Biggest, the Fastest, the Best

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Aug. 5, 2003)
    Fascinating profiles of 29 of the world's most remarkable species of animal and plant life. Simple enough for young readers, this book abounds with intriguing information that will also captivate adults. Included are astonishing facts and illustrations of the world's fastest runner, the best jumper, and other natural wonders. 50 illustrations.
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  • 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.

  • The Mystery of Sleep

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Library Binding (Little Brown & Co, )
    None
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  • Gerbils: All About Them

    Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

    Hardcover (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, April 1, 1976)
    Provides instructions for raising, training, and caring for gerbils, including a description of the characteristics and habitats of gerbils in their natural setting and in captivity as laboratory animals
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