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Books in Resources. series

  • Plants: Life from the Earth

    Julie Kerr Casper PhD

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Feb. 1, 2007)
    Plant life is crucial - life on Earth depends on plants in some way. This book focuses on the many aspects that make plants such a valuable resource. It examines the uses of plants and their importance as well as the goods and services they provide to communities and our high standard of living every day.
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  • Gemstones

    Ian Mercer

    Hardcover (Watts Pub Group, Dec. 31, 2003)
    None
  • Salt

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2005)
    Morris, Neil
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  • Gemstones

    Ian Mercer

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1987)
    Explains the mining of gemstones, how they become valuable cut stones, uses of gems, and the manufacture of artificial gems.
  • Rocks and Minerals

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, Feb. 1, 1989)
    Looks at resources from the earth, including fuels, metals, gemstones, and rocks
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  • Plastics

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, March 1, 1988)
    An introduction to plastics, the various kinds, how they are made, their uses, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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  • Textiles

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Watts Pub Group, May 31, 2003)
    None
  • Glass and the Environment

    Susan Cackett

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Jan. 15, 2004)
    None
  • Rocks and Minerals

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, June 26, 2003)
    None
  • Coal

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Black Rabbit Books, July 30, 2005)
    Morris, Neil
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  • Lands: Taming the Wilds

    Julie Kerr Casper PhD

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, June 1, 2007)
    The lands of Earth hold vast resources. From mountains to deserts to forests to coastlines and grasslands, each landscape offers a wide range of goods and services. This work addresses the important resource issues that we face with the landscape, as well as how to provide responsible stewardship of the land for future generations to enjoy.
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  • Iron

    Neil Morris

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 30, 2005)
    Book by Morris, Neil
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