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Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Renowned medievalist offers exceptionally detailed, comprehensive and vivid picture of medieval peasant life, including nature of serfdom, manorial customs, village discipline, peasant revolts, the Black Death, justice, tithing, games and dance, much more. Much on exploitation of peasant classes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
This is the foundation of all: that we are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover what nature does, or may be made to do.
Thus did Francis Bacon, early in the 17th century, outline the future of science and technology. This drive for knowledge and power has now given us a world dominated by science, and this text tells the story of how we have arrived there. The achievements of the great scientific thinkers of the ages — Copernicus, Newton,...
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This hard-hitting look at climate change tackles the past, present, and future of global warming, examining the effects it's having across the world, the politics behind denial, and the ways in which we can all work to lessen the harsh effects of our warming world. Perfect for young environmentalists looking to learn about the ways in which we can take action against global warming"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This title presents the history of epidemiology. Vivid text details how early studies of the spread of disease led to vaccines and medications that can halt pandemics. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. A case study on the current Ebola outbreak is also included. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context...
Author
Publisher
Abdo
Pub. Date
c2015
Language
English
Description
This title presents the history of forensics. Vivid text details how early studies of toxic chemicals and firearm analysis led to modern scientific crime solving techniques. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common...
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This title presents the history of medicine. Vivid text details how early studies of anatomy and circulation led to robotic surgery and heart transplants. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Vivid text details how early mechanical automatons led to the advanced, intelligent robots of today. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of the methods and technology used in seismology through the achievements and successes of the field's scientists and innovators.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Documents the work of Robert Ballard and his crew to find the wreckage of the "Titanic" and how it lead to renewed interest in and information about the shipwreck.
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