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Secrets of the mummies: uncovering the bodies of ancient Egyptians (An I was there book)
By Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.Nibbling on Einstein's brain: the good, the bad & the bogus in science
By Diane Swanson. 2001
Inventions (Frequently asked questions)
By Valerie Wyatt. 2003
The answers to some of the most common questions kids may have about inventions, such as "How do the inventors…
know that the inventions will work?" Also describes the invention of jeans, money, chewing gum, television, band-aids, and the computer. Grades 3-6. 2003.The planet hunters: the search for other worlds
By Dennis B Fradin. 1997
A history of astronomy from the earliest civilizations, when man observed the stars with only the naked eye, to 1997,…
when the Hubble Space Telescope orbited the earth. Describes the discovery of planets and other contributions by early and recent scientists. Grades 5-8. c1997.The world at her fingertips: the story of Helen Keller (Other or No Series)
By Joan Dash. 2001
A biography of the woman who overcame her disabilities to be an inspirational public figure. Discusses the cause of Helen…
Keller's blindness and deafness, her determination to lead a useful life, and the importance of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, throughout Helen's life. Grades 5-8. 2001.Space stories that really happened (Stories That Really Happened Ser.)
By Andrew Donkin. 1999
In this collection of real-life space adventures, the reader can find out about the first astronaut ever to set out…
into the unknown; what it's like to walk on the surface of the moon; and the terrifying journey of Apollo 13. Grades 2-4.Future sources (World about us)
By Clint Twist. 1993
The world needs energy. In the world of tomorrow, the energy for heating, lighting and cooking will come from a…
very different source to those used today - mainly fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and nuclear power. Fossil fuels are being used up very quickly, and cleaner alternative sources of energy must be developed to meet the increasing energy needs of the future. Grades 3-6. 1993.Nuclear waste disposal (Save our earth)
By Tony Hare. 1990
Nuclear energy is the energy released by the powerful forces that hold atoms together. This energy is used to produce…
electricity in nuclear power stations. But during nuclear reactions a type of pollution, called radioactivity is produced. Radioactivity can be dangerous to living things, and remains harmful for thousands of years. The nuclear waste that is produced now, needs to be stored very safely. Grades 3-6.Why is the sky blue? Why do stars twinkle? Why do cows moo? The answer to these and many other…
fascinating questions are answered in this book. Information is grouped into topics like the supermarket, nighttime, and food and eating. Grades 2-4. 2001.Aha!: the most interesting book you'll ever read about intelligence (Mysterious you)
By Trudee Romanek. 2004
In ancient times, people believed that you could learn what another person knew by eating their brain! For an easier…
way to explore human intelligence, you can read this book that covers the brain, how humans learn, common learning disabilities, and how intelligence is measured. Also includes short biographies of very smart people (kids as well as adults), a "Making the Most of Your Smarts" section on brain boosting, and experiments. Grades 3-6. 2004.Achoo!: the most interesting book you'll ever read about germs (Mysterious you)
By Trudee Romanek. 2003
Probe the secrets of illness and sniff out what germs are, why they sometimes make us sick, how our bodies…
battle them, and how vaccines protect us against them. Learn about good and bad germs, how they live in and on us and our surroundings, how they affect us, and how we've learned to deal with them. Includes activities. Grades 3-6. 2003.Blame it on the weather: strange weather facts
By D. W Phillips, Michael Parfit, Suzanne Chisholm. 2002
Everyone's interested in the weather, because no one has control over it. A look at the air above us answers…
many common questions about weather phenomena, describes fascinating moments in weather history, and explores weather folklore and trivia. Grades 3-6. 2002.Earthquake! (Disaster.)
By Cynthia Pratt Nicolson. 2002
Did you know that our planet shakes with over a thousand earthquakes every day? Learn about famous quakes, find out…
how rescue workers search for earthquake survivors, and discover ways to protect yourself if you're ever caught in a quake. Includes activities. Grades 2-4. 2002.Zzz: the most interesting book you'll ever read about sleep (Mysterious you)
By Trudee Romanek. 2002
If you live to be 70, you'll have spent 23 years sleeping! Uncover the mysteries about the body's clock, the…
stages of sleep, what happens when you dream and more. Includes activities. Grades 4-7. 2002.The Wright brothers: a flying start (Snapshots: Images Of People And Places In History Ser.)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2002
On December 17th, 1903, Wilbur and Orville made the first controlled powered flight. Although Wilbur and Orville were self-educated, their…
combined ingenuity, ability to observe, determination, and imagination propelled them toward their goals. A look at the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright. For readers in grades 4-7. 2002.Hurricane! (Disaster Ser. #Bk. 3)
By Cynthia Pratt Nicolson. 2002
All about hurricanes and what they can do. Includes stories of the worst hurricanes of the twentieth century, information about…
how they form and how they are measured. Learn how to prepare for a hurricane. Grades 3-6. 2002.Weather FAQ: frequently asked questions (Faq Ser.)
By Valerie Wyatt. 2000
A learning resource featuring questions and answers about weather, from rain, clouds, and snow to wind and temperatures. Also included…
are experiments, a glossary, and cloud and snow charts. Grades 3-6. 2000. (Tactile page not included)Discover bones (Discover Ser.)
By Lesley Grant. 1991
Bones can do many things. They help you to play. Some people make jewellery out of them. Plus, they're alive!…
Bones can also tell us a lot about our bodies and the world around us. Included in this book are activities that will help you learn about bones and all the things they can teach us! Several tactiles illustrating the shapes of various bones are included. Grades 3-6. 1991.You are the earth: from dinosaur breath to pizza from dirt (David Suzuki Children's Titles Ser.)
By David T Suzuki, Kathy Vanderlinden. 1999
An exploration of our natural connection to the earth and its four elements: air, water, soil, and fire, underlining the…
importance of biodiversity and respect for the environment. Grades 3-6. 1999.Rain tonight: a story of Hurricane Hazel
By Steve Pitt. 2004
Hurricane Hazel was one of the most unpredictable hurricanes in recent history. The storm was full of surprises, causing terrible…
flooding, destruction, and loss of life in the Caribbean, up the American Seaboard, and then in Southern Ontario. There were many stories about what happened when Hazel struck back in October of 1954 - here is one of them. Includes information on hurricanes. Grades 2-4. 2004.