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  • Plastics and the Environment

    Kathryn Whyman

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    Discusses what plastics are, how they are manufactured, and the everyday objects that are made from them.
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  • Gemstones And The Environment

    Ian Mercer, Louise Nevett

    Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    Takes a look at natural and artificial gemstones, where they come from, how they are processed, how they are used in industry, space, medicine, and jewelry, and the impact that mining gemstones has on the environment. Gemstones are made from rare crystals that are mined throughout the world for their beauty and their value. Some gemstones also have special properties that make them ideal for use in manufacturing and industry.
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  • Rocks & Minerals and the Environment

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    Looks at rocks and minerals, what they are, where they are found, what they are used for, and their impact on the environment.
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  • Wood And The Environment

    Kathryn Whyman

    Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    Book by Whyman, Kathryn
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  • Metals and the Environment

    Kathryn Whyman, Louise Nevett, Simon Bishop

    Library Binding (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)
    Looks at how metals are made from the Earth's minerals, the many different ways metals are used, and how the environment is affected by the extraction and refining of metals and their nonbiodegradable end-products. Metals are used to build a multitude of things, from cars and electric cables to bicycles, bridges, and jewelry. Metals are one of our most important resources.
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  • Plastics

    Wayne Jackman

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Describes how plastics are made, used, and recycled.
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  • Electricity

    Graham Peacock

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Discusses what electricity is and how it is made and used, and includes two projects
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  • Oil

    Graham Rickard

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Discusses how oil is obtained, refined, and used for fuel and for making everyday products, explores related environmental issues, and includes some projects
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  • Water

    John D. Baines

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Discusses the properties of water, how it is used, and how it can be kept clean.

  • Gas

    Wayne Jackman

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Describes how gas is obtained, refined, and used, with an emphasis on its environmental issues.
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  • Paper

    Andrew Langley

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, June 1, 1993)
    Describes how paper is produced and used to make such products as newsprint, cardboard boxes, fireworks, and television sets.
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  • Agriculture: The Food We Grow and Animals We Raise

    Julie Kerr Casper

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2007)
    Uses a natural resources perspective to explore food production and agricultural practices, including discussion of soil conservation methods and farmland preservation issues.
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