Neil Morris
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We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected our attitudes to the landscape, and will do so in the future.
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"How do we know about the select band of astronauts who traveled to the Moon? How were they selected and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the astronauts and their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together fascinating information about these unique space pioneers"--...
3) London
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English
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Illustrations and text provide an overview of the history of London.
5) Oceans
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English
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Describes the world's five oceans, their movements, effect on weather, lifeforms, and state of pollution.
6) Droughts
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"A discussion of droughts, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant droughts from history"--
9) Tornadoes
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English
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"A discussion of tornadoes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant tornadoes and tornado outbreaks from history"--
10) Heat waves
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English
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"A discussion of heat waves, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant heat waves from history"--
11) Music
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English
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Provides step-by-step instructions for constructing different musical instruments using craft techniques and readily available materials.
16) Dinosaurs
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English
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Provides step-by-step instructions for such dinosaur crafts as a tyrannosaurus hobby horse, plaster casts of dinosaur feet, and a flying pterodactyl.
17) Animals
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Provides step-by-step instructions for making different animals using craft techniques and readily available materials, and includes information about each animal.
18) Mountains
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English
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Text and photographs examine various aspects of these natural wonders including their formations, rocks, weather, plant and animal life, and their future.
19) Textiles
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English
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"Discusses textiles as a material, including historical uses, current uses, manufacturing, and recycling"--Provided by publisher.
20) Saving energy
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"An introduction for kids on where energy comes from and why it is important to save it"--Provided by publisher.