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  • The Industrial Revolution

    Henry Dale and Rodney Dale

    Paperback (New York : Oxford University Press, March 15, 1992)
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  • TIMEKEEPING

    Rodney (1933-). British Library Dale

    Paperback (London : British Library, March 15, 1992)
    Series; Discoveries and inventions. Physical description; 64 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Summary; Describes the changing ways of thinking about time, the emergence of the calendar, and the quest for a more accurate means of measuring time. A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks. Subjects; Time - History. Clocks and watches - History. Time. Clocks and watches - History - Juvenile literature. Time - Juvenile literature. Time measurements - History. Clocks and watches - History. Timepieces: horology. Clocks - History. Clocks & chronometers ; Science ; History of science. Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing. Juvenile Non-fiction / Science & Nature / General. Science / History. Genre; Illustrated.

  • Marie Curie and Radioactivity

    Connie Colwell Miller

    Audio CD (Graphic Library, July 1, 2007)
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  • Samuel Morse and the Telegraph

    David Seidman

    Audio CD (Graphic Library, July 1, 2007)
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  • Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb

    Scott R. Welvaert, Phil Miller, III Barnett, Charles

    Audio CD (Graphic Library, July 1, 2007)
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  • That Helped Explore Earth and Space

    Antonio Casanellas, Ali Garousi

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Explains how early inventions, including those of the sundial and compass, as well as more recent discoveries, have helped scientists explore outer space; includes science experiments relating to these instruments.
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  • That Advanced Industry and Technology

    Antonio Casanellas, Ali Garousi

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes the invention and function of such things as a combine harvester, a laser, an electronic microscope, a missile, and plastic; includes several related activities.
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  • Machines in the Home

    Rodney Weaver, Rebecca & Dale

    Paperback (The British Library, March 15, 1992)
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  • Early Cars

    Rodney Dale

    Paperback (British Library, Jan. 27, 1994)
    Light wear to cover. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.

  • Machines In the Office

    Rodney Dale

    Paperback (British Libary, Oct. 7, 1993)
    A survey of the history of the office and the various mini-revolutions which have had a profound effect on its development since the days of the quill pen: the telegraph and telephone; the copying machine; the typewriter and wordprocessor; and the computer and calculator.

  • HOME ENTERTAINMENT

    Rodney Dale~Rebecca Weaver

    Paperback (British Library Publishing Divis, Aug. 16, 1993)
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  • Dinosaur Hunters

    Robert Coupe

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    It has been nearly 200 years since the first dinosaur remains were found in southern England, and in that time these fascinating creatures from long ago have lost none of their hold on our imagination. This book explores the history of dinosaurs and their time on earth. A detailed timeline traces the archaeological discoveries that inform todays study of prehistoric life, and clear, informative illustrations and diagrams explore different kinds of dinosaurs, their appearance and scale, habitats and intellect, and the fossils they left behind.
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