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Books in Society and Technology series

  • Medical Technology

    Ann Fullick

    Hardcover (Capstone Global Library Ltd, July 1, 2011)
    This series looks at the application of science and technology and how they affect our lives. The coverage includes materials, ideas, techniques, inventions, and future developments. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental impact, with some 'then and now' perspectives.
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  • Over-Population: Crisis or Challenge?

    Nathan Aaseng

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1991)
    Discusses the economic, political, and moral aspects of global overpopulation and the subsequent pressures placed on the world's natural resources and life support systems
  • A Reference Guide to Clean Air

    Cass R. Sandak

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1990)
    Discusses the many environmental problems, in alphabetical order, that are presently plaguing our air and atmosphere
  • Internet History

    Donna Loughran

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Provides a comprehensive look at the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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  • Miracles of Genetics

    Walter G. Oleksy, Walter Olesky

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1986)
    Introduces genetic engineering and describes its practical applications in the creation of superior plants and animals and improved human medicine
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  • Space Shuttle

    Wilbur Cross, Susanna Cross

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1987)
    Describes the development of the shuttle, its many complex components, the astronauts who man it, and their qualifications, and the future of shuttle missions and space travel
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  • Careers on the Web

    Linda Bullock

    Library Binding (Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Profiles five people who earn a living working on the World Wide Web: an animator, a graphic designer, a project manager, a website developer, and a database consultant.
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  • JimJAZZ Mouse and the W W W

    David Hughes

    Paperback (SeaSquirt Publications, March 29, 2007)
    This is the first title in the new Eco and Technology series featuring the cool JimJAZZ. The musical adventures of JimJAZZ mouse and his friends take you into the wide world of the internet as JimJAZZ explains how his music and pictures get onto the World Wide Web. Meet Sadie Spider and her web as JimJAZZ explains the similarity of the storage on a computer to that of a fridge. The child, with the book, will be able to interact with JimJAZZ mouse on the JimJazz website hear musical instruments play, watch a JimJazz mouse video, play games and much more. A two page history of the World Wide Web is included at the end of the book for use by parent, teacher or the child.
  • The World Wide Web

    Linda Bullock

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2003)
    A comprehensive look at the World Wide Web and its main features, how it was established, and how it can be utilized as a resource for learning and fun.
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  • Crime-Fighting Devices

    Robert Snedden

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 10, 2012)
    This series looks at the application of science and technology and how they affect our lives. The coverage includes materials, ideas, techniques, inventions, and future developments. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental impact, with some 'then and now' perspectives.
  • Aircraft

    Andrew Solway

    Paperback (Raintree, July 6, 2012)
    This series looks at the application of science and technology and how they affect our lives. The coverage includes materials, ideas, techniques, inventions, and future developments. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental impact, with some 'then and now' perspectives.
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  • Food Technology

    Neil Morris

    Hardcover (Capstone Global Library Ltd, July 1, 2011)
    This series looks at the application of science and technology and how they affect our lives. The coverage includes materials, ideas, techniques, inventions, and future developments. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental impact, with some 'then and now' perspectives.