Mark Bergin
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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"How would you know what time it was without clocks? How would you buy things without money? It's hard to imagine what life would be like today without the inventions and discoveries that we take for granted, from the humble bar of soap to the fantastic complexity of the Internet. Combining history with science, this series explains how these products of human ingenuity have transformed our world"--
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Though most of them are too small to be seen with the naked eye, bacteria are everywhere. They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs. Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many of them are helpful to us. They fertilize the soil by breaking down dead material, and they are an essential ingredient in many foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.--from page 2 of cover.
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Language
English
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What if we didnt have any dirt or soil? Its hard to imagine. The ground would look different and many of the plants, trees and animals we know today would disappear. Dirt, and or soil, supplies a surprising variety of raw materials for making things. Learn about the ways dirt and soil have been used by humans over the centuries, from cave paintings to crop farming, and the exciting prospects for dirt and soil we may see in the future.
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5) You wouldn't want to be a secret agent during World War II!: a perilous mission behind enemy lines
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Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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Explains what it was like to be a British secret agent working behind enemy lines in France during World War II, describing the training, equipment, and techniques used by spies and the danger they faced during their missions.
11) You wouldn't want to be a nurse during the American Civil War!: a job that's not for the squeamish
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Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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A study of nursing care during the Civil War, the problems with caring for the sick and the injured, and the medical advances that have been made after the war.
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Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Keep your cool. If you panic and reveal your true identity, you'll be in big trouble. Stay away from thugs "packing heat." These ruthless gangsters are armed and very dangerous. Step on it! As a wheelman, you'll have to drive a gateway car at top speed. Don't get too comfy. Some gangsters lead a life of luxury. Don't forget that their money has beeen stolen from honest folks"--Page 4 of cover.
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
"Imagina el mundo sin fuego. No habría comida cocinada ni fuegos artificiales, y tampoco habría cómo mantener el calor en los climas fríos. El fuego puede ser peligroso, pero por cientos de años hemos aprendido a manejarlo. Lo utilizamos para fabricar vasijas de barro, de cristal y objetos de metal. Nos sirvió para inventar la máquina de vapor, el motor de combustión interna y el cohete. ¿Qué sería de nosotros sin el fuego?"--Page 4 of...