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Books in People in Focus series

  • Transgender Rights

    Marty Erickson

    Hardcover (Brightpoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Throughout history, transgender people have been largely ignored and discriminated against. They have sometimes faced violence. Today, some lawmakers and activists are working to change this. They are working to defend the rights of transgender people. Transgender Rights explores the history of this issue and how it has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today.
  • In Focus: Tropical Lands

    Clive Gifford

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 19, 2017)
    Where is the hottest place on Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and punchy text, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index, plus front and end flaps on the cover.
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  • Refugees

    Marty Erickson

    Hardcover (Brightpoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Explores the history of this refugees and the obstacles they face, and how the issue has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today"-- Provided by publisher.
  • Mr. Darwin's Voyage

    Linda Jacobs Altman

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, March 1, 1995)
    Describes Darwin's experiences during the voyage of the Beagle, and places them in the context of his life and discoveries
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  • Chemistry Calculations Explained

    Aleyamma Ninan

    Paperback (Studymates Ltd, Dec. 31, 2005)
    Not being able to calculate in chemistry is like not being able to spell. This book helps you to develop the skills to tackle the different types of calculation needed at A-level chemistry and first-year degree level. To be successful in chemistry, the student needs to calculate from theoretical situations and from practical experiments. This is where this book will help you master these important skills. Using the Studymates building block method, whereby topics are tackled in bite-sized chunks, Dr Ninan explains the various aspects of the calculation. These range from percentage yield and purity to Avogadro's constant: reactions in solids to structure determination. There are tutorials at the end of each chapter with practice questions, discussion points, practical assignments and study and revision tips to help you learn efficiently. This guide also includes a glossary, a guide to websites for chemists and a detailed index. the mole concept and Stoichiometry; gases: pressure, volume and temperature; relationships; enthalpy changes; equilibrium; rates of reactions, oxidation-reduction
  • In Focus: Big Beasts

    Steve Parker

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Aug. 21, 2018)
    Which animal is the biggest on Earth? Where do the most big beasts live? Which big animal is the most dangerous in Africa? In Focus: Big Beasts has the answers! In Focus is a cool, information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index.
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  • Jimmy Carter: On the Road to Peace

    Caroline Lazo

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1996)
    A biography of the thirty-ninth president of the United States who has also served as a human rights leader, peace negotiator, and presidential advisor
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  • Malcolm X: Black rage

    David R Collins

    Unknown Binding (Clovernook Printing House for the Blind for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, March 15, 1997)
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  • Genetics 3rd

    oxlade-edwin

    Paperback (Aber Publishing, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Rare Book
  • In Focus: Big Beasts

    Steve Parker

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 21, 2018)
    Which animal is the biggest on Earth? Where do the most big beasts live? Which big animal is the most dangerous in Africa? In Focus: Big Beasts has the answers! In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index.
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  • Biotechnology

    Jonathan Katz, David B. Sattelle

    Hardcover (The Watts Publishing Group, July 26, 1990)
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  • In Focus: Oceans and Seas

    Kingfisher

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, )
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