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Books in Science Discovery series

  • Magnets and Electricity

    Alan Ward, Michael Lye, Alex Pang

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, April 30, 1992)
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  • Reptiles

    Belinda Weber

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 16, 2011)
    Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children€™s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System. A wonderful first introduction to the huge range of reptiles that live on land and in the water. Packed with fascinating facts and vivid micro-photography, this eye-popping title takes readers up close and personal with these animal favorites! Hands-on activities and new vocabulary adds great educational value.
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  • Discover Science: Whales and Dolphins

    Caroline Harris

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Nov. 22, 2011)
    Discover Science: Whales and Dolphins by Caroline Harris introduces readers to some of the largest and most acrobatic mammals in oceans and seas. Young students will discover the many types of whales and dolphins and learn about their behavior and how they survive in their watery world. Projects include making a dolphin mobile and a whale bookmark.
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  • The Wright Brothers and Aviation

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1994)
    Traces the lives of the two Ohio brothers, and discusses their development of the first large-scale heavier-than-air aircraft to fly under its own power
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  • Space: Internet Linked

    Ben Denne, Eileen O'Brien

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Dec. 1, 2008)
    Discusses the origins of the universe, the solar system, stars, and space exploration, and recommends related Web sites.
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  • Submarines

    Alex Frith, Jane Chisholm, Emmanuel Cerisier, Giovanni Paulli, Zoe Wray

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.
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  • Ecosystems Q&a

    Gillian Richardson

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
    Each book in the Science Discovery series illustrates how science touches and shapes our daily lives. Spectacular color images highlight fascinating facts that will engage and excite young minds. In addition, each book offers exciting challenges and hands-on activities. This captivating series leads to an understanding and appreciation of the important role that science plays in the world around us. Science Discovery is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Grandfather's Nose: Why We Look Alike or Different

    Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Diane Palmisciano

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1989)
    Discusses basic genetics, explaining how the combination of genes passed on from our parents makes each of us a unique individual
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  • Structure

    Kim Taylor

    Hardcover (Belitha Press Ltd, Aug. 16, 2003)
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  • Louis Pasteur and Germs

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1994)
    Takes a look at the life and work of the French scientist whose discoveries, including the science of microbiology, and the process of pasteurization, had important practical applications in both medicine and industry
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  • Outbreak: Disease Detectives at Work

    Jr. Friedlander, Mark P.

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 12, 2009)
    Describes the field of epidemiology and its history, presenting historical and modern case studies and biological explanations of some diseases and a discussion of the microbes most likely to be used by bioterrorists.
  • Little People And a Lost World: An Anthropological Mystery

    Linda Goldenberg

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 15, 2006)
    Presents the discovery on Flores Island, Indonesia, of the hominid skeleton of a woman who lived twelve thousand years ago and whose small size has created controversy among paleontologists over whether she is a homo sapiens or represents a new human species.