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Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Trees are among nature's most remarkable achievements, growing from a seed you can hold in your hand into a green giant several stories high. Read all about their unbelievably long life spans and how they can live in the most extreme conditions, from baking deserts to icy wastelands. You'll also find out how they provide us with fuel, food shelter -- and even the oxygen that we breathe!, "--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
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"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Sticking sharp needles into small children doesn't sound like a nice thing to do -- but sometimes you have to 'be cruel to be kind.' Since the 18th century, vaccinations have saved millions of people from deadly diseases. In the future, as new techniques are invented, we might even be able to give vaccines without that needle"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A pain-free world may sound wonderful, but the inability to feel pain actually places people in danger. If your brain doesn't receive a pain signal, your body could become severely injured. Macdonald explains the science and history of pain and pain relief, and shows you the harsh reality of life before modern painkillers.
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