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Books in Science Definitions series

  • Children of the Dust

    Louise Lawrence

    Paperback (RED FOX BOOKS (RAND), Jan. 1, 2002)
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  • Push and Pull! Learn About Magnets

    Julia Vogel

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces magnets and magnetism, discussing the kinds of materials that magnets stick to, magnetic fields, and magnetic poles.
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  • Follow It! Learn About Shadows

    Pamela Hall

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    What makes a shadow? Why do some things make shadows and others don't? How do shadows change? This simple, colorful book inspires children to think in a new way about the shadows around them.
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  • Dig In! Learn About Dirt

    Pamela Hall

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces soils, including the different types found, the ingredients that make it up, and what happens in dirt.
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  • Title: CORBENIC

    CATHERINE FISHER

    Paperback (RED FOX, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Book by CATHERINE FISHER
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  • Plug It In!: Learn About Electricity

    Julia Vogel

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces electricity, including how an electrical current flows, how humans create electricity, and why it is important to conserve power.
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  • Splash!: Learn About Water

    Nadia Higgins

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces readers to water, describes the three forms in which water is found, and explores the ways it is used.
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  • Henry Tumour

    Anthony McGowan

    Paperback (Definitions, April 1, 2007)
    WINNER OF THE 2006 BOOKTRUST TEENAGE PRIZE It wasnt my choice: Henry was in charge. As if school bullies and his mums tofu sandwiches werent enough for Hector Brunty, he now has another dilemma: a talking brain tumour. Henry Tumour turns out to be the perfect alter-ego, advising Hector on haircuts, high-fashion, and tactics for snogging the best-looking girl in school, Upercentage of women who cheat infidelity in marriage openwomen that cheat website why do married men cheatclick here click redirectwhat to expect after taking the abortion pill is the abortion pill safe what are some abortion pillscell phone spy app for android how to find spy app on android best android spy apps free
  • Let It Blow! Learn About Air

    Julia Vogel

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces readers to air, explaining its power, why it is important for life on Earth, its role in creating sound, and the atmosphere.
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  • Listen! Learn About Sound

    Pamela Hall

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Describes how sound works, how vibrations of air cause sound waves, and how ears receive it.
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  • Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: A Fable

    John Boyne

    Paperback (Definitions, Feb. 1, 2007)
    The story of "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some clues about the book on the cover, but in this case we think that would spoil the reading of the book. We think it is important that you start to read without knowing what it is about. If you do start to read this book, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy called Bruno. (Though this isn't a book for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later you will arrive with Bruno at a fence. We hope you never have to cross such a fence.
  • Garden

    Elsie V. Aidinoff

    Paperback (Definitions, April 1, 2007)
    When the book opens, Eve, who is the narrator, is just coming into consciousness. She has been given by God to the Serpent to raise. Her sense of wonder as the Serpent introduces her to life in Paradise is a strength of the book; she learns about nature, love and the way that the new and fascinating world works. When she comes into contact with God - who rears Adam - she is wary of his dominance and egotism. One day, becoming impatient to discover whether or not he's designed the male and female to procreate properly, God rushes Adam and Eve into intercourse. The Serpent alone recognizes the consequences of God's act. 'Until today Eve has felt...that the world was good...' but 'Adam as good as raped her.' Eve is devastated by the experience. Eve leaves the Garden to gain some distance from God and to discover what exists in the outside world; the Serpent accompanies her. They make several journeys - one to a volcano, one to a desert, one to a mountain range and one to the sea (where Eve swims out to sea against the instructions of the Serpent and nearly drowns). On their return to the Garden, the roots of the apple tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil begin to grow; the Serpent sensing that time is running out to teach Eve that love making is good, changes into a man and makes love to her with great sensitivity. After this, she is prepared to accept her role as the mother of humankind. God is outraged by Eve's and also Adam's interest in the tree of knowledge. He is at his capricious worst: everything must bow to his wishes. They realise that if they are to have any freedom of will, they must leave God and the garden. The Serpent warns them that this will involve future suffering, but Eve feels she must develop and be her own person. They go forth...