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Books in What Can We Do About series

  • Conserving Energy

    Donna Bailey

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1992)
    Identifies energy conservation issues and possible solutions, suggesting positive actions for individuals, families, and local groups
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  • Wasting Water

    Donna Bailey

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1992)
    Discusses how water is wasted and how it can be conserved and used more effectively
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  • What We Can Do About Litter

    Donna Bailey

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, June 1, 1991)
    Describes how litter is a threat to many communities, and provides suggestions for recycling and cleanup activities
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  • Noise and Fumes

    Donna Bailey

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1992)
    Examines the causes and levels of noise and air pollution, the harm it can inflict on individuals and the environment, and what can be done to correct this problem and avoid it in the future
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  • Recycling Garbage

    Donna Bailey

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Discusses how various waste materials are recycled and proposes ways for children to act more responsibly toward the environment
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  • The Inuit

    Bryan Alexander, Cherry Alexander

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, March 9, 2002)
    What do we know about the Intuit? Who are the Intuit? Do they live in houses? What kind of food did they eat? What language do they speak?This series takes an exciting look at religion, history, and culture through the everyday lives of people from all over the world. Using color photographs and detailed illustrations, each book helps young people ask questions and leads them toward a better understanding of a particular historical era, religion, or culture.Bryan and Cherry Alexander are specialists on the Intuit people. They are authors and professional photographers who have spent long periods exploring both the Arctic and Antarctic. Their work has appeared in National Geographic, Life and Geo.
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  • Hinduism

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, March 9, 2002)
    What do Hindus believe? Where do they pray and what are the major Hindu festivals? Where and when did Hinduism begin?This series takes an exciting look at religion, history, and culture through the everyday lives of people from all over the world. Using color photographs and detailed illustrations, each book helps young people ask questions and leads them toward a better understanding of a particular historical era, religion, or culture.Anita Ganeri was born in Calcutta, India. She graduated from Cambridge University and earned an M.A. in Indian studies. She is the author of many information books for young people.
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  • Islam

    Sharukh Husain

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    What do Muslims believe? Where and when did Islam begin? Where do Muslims pray? What are the Islamic holidays? This book takes an exciting look at the religion of Islam and answers the above questions through thoroughly researched information, beautiful color photographs, and wonderfully detailed illustrations. It helps young people ask questions and leads them to a better understanding of the people and beliefs of Islam.
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  • The Plains Indians

    Collin Taylor

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    What do we know about the Plains Indians? What was their family life like? What was their religion? Did they live in houses? What are the Plains Indians doing today?This series takes an exciting look at religion, history, and culture through the everyday lives of people from all over the world. Using color photographs and detailed illustrations, each book helps young people ask questions and leads them toward a better understanding of a particular historical era, faith, or civilization.
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  • Judaism

    Doreen Fine

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, March 9, 2002)
    What do Jewish people believe? Where do they pray and what are the major Jewish festivals? Where and when did Judaism begin?This series takes an exciting look at religion, history, and culture through the everyday lives of people from all over the world. Using color photographs and detailed illustrations, each book helps young people ask questions and leads them toward a better understanding of a particular historical era, faith, or civilization.
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  • The Vikings

    Hazel Mary Martell

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, March 9, 2002)
    Explores Viking life in all its aspects, from exploration to family life to trade, over the seven centuries of their activity, through photographs, drawings, and informative captions designed to appeal to imaginative young readers.
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  • What Do We Know About Prehistoric People?

    Mike Corbishley

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, Jan. 31, 1995)
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