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Diane Bailey
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
How the Light Bulb Changed History examines the invention of the light bulb, how it works, and how electric light changed the way people live and work. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH'S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...
23) Coal power
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"An examination of the ways in which coal has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--
25) Solar power
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"An examination of the ways in which the sun has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--Provided by publisher.
26) Dictatorship
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Examines the history of dictatorship as a form of government, in which an individual or a small group holds power without legal constraints, and examines the diverse forms of dictatorship.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
"Milady Standard Natural Hair Care and Braiding is designed to be the training resource of choice for individuals committed to nurturing textured hair and providing excellent natural hair care services. This book introduces the technical and creative aspects of braiding, styling, and grooming hair that is naturally curly, kinky, or multi-textured. Also included, are 17 procedures with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions in techniques for...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Yellowstone's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Yellowstone was the world's first national park? Or that the Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States? From Old Faithful to the Wild West Pizzeria, Super Parks!: Yellowstone covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history,...
30) Democracy
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Examines the history of democracy as a form of government, in which power resides with the people via regular elections and the opportunity to run for office cannot be limited to members of the ruling party.
31) Gandhi
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
In this biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, who successfully used his teachings of non-violence to win his country's freedom.Mohandas Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Although many thought that violence was the only way to fight this injustice, Gandhi successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom--and create...
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