Richard Spilsbury
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How do we know about the thousands of people who marched in campaigns for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s? Where did they march and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the marchers 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 the fascinating...
2) Shaka Zulu
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This book describes the rise in power of Shaka Zulu, a leader from the Zulu Kingdom in Africa, as well as day-to-day life for the Zulu people.
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The pharmaceutical industry has always come under criticism. Some say that the drug companies are too powerful and only care about the bottom line. Others say they serve a necessary purpose. This book looks at the pharmaceutical industry worldwide, how it operates, and studies both sides of the debate.
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Forests cover about thirty percent of the world's land area, but this percentage is continually shrinking. Swaths of forests the size of Panama are lost each year. This book examines one of the most troubling threats to our environment in a way that is accessible to children.
11) Managing water
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This book examines the importance of water and how it shapes our landscape highlighting how science can help with water pollution and water shortages around the world.
12) Electricity
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Find out where electricity comes from and how it gets to us. Which materials are good conductors and which ones are good insulators? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
13) Crystals
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Learn about crystals, what they are, how they are formed, and what they can be used for.
14) Tree
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Look inside a tree and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com.
16) Light and sound
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Find out how light and sound move. Why can't astronauts hear each other in space? What is sonar? Why do cats see well in low light? Includes simple activities or experiments to try.
17) Energy
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Find out about potential energy and kinetic energy. How does heat move from one substance to another? Why is renewable energy so important? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.