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006183
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Materials
/ Morgan, Sally; Morgan, Adrian
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1994
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New York, Facts On File, 1994.
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48pWhite Spine
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Designs in Science
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Examines the molecular structure of materials and manufacturing methods, as well as the many different ways in which materials are used by people, animals and plants. Ranging from fibres, wood, concrete, iron and steel to the very latest "smart" materials. This title looks closely at how technology mirrors nature.
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Atoms and elements:
Elements
Chemical reactions
Large-scale atomic structures
States of matter:
Changing state
Gels
Polymers:
Fibres
Silk
Plant fibres
Synthetic fibres
Plastics
Biodegradable plastics
Building materials:
Wood
Paper
Clay
Metals
Glass and ceramics
Expansion and contraction
Calcium-rich materials:
Shells and skeletons
Cement and concrete
Bones and teeth
Growth and repair
Rubber and glue:
Rubber
Glue
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0816029857 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 006654 | 620.11/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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006182
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USA, Facts On File, 1993.
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48pWhite Spine
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Designs in Science
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Discusses movement, its importance for survival of plants, humans, and other animals, and the various ways in which it is achieved.
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Introduction:
Moving on land, in air and in water
Moving in Water:
Floating and sinking
Depth Control
Moving forward
Streamlined shapes
Skimming the surface
Surface tension
Taking to the Air:
Wing design
Gliding
Special shapes for special jobs
Controlling flight
Powered flight
Take-off and landing
The structure of wings
Parachutes and helicopters
Insects and bats
Lighter than air
Moving on Land:
Gravity
Friction
Air resistence
Elastic forces
Levers and joints
Joints in animals
Fluids and Pumps:
Hydraulics at work
Hydraulics in the animal kingdom
Pumps
The heart, a natural pump
Movement in tubes
The Future
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0816029792 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 006652 | 531.11/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
006184
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USA, Facts On File, 1994.
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48pWhite Spine
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Designs in Science
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Discusses how sound is created, how it travels and how it is recieved. Looks at the many ways people and other aniamals use sound in their lives.
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Introduction:
What is a sound?
Sound Waves:
The Doppler effect
Sound reflection
Resonance
Collecting Sound Waves:
Ears
Hearing range
Microphones
Telephones
Making Sounds:
Animal communication
Bird sounds
Immersed in sound
Musical instruments
Stringed instruments
Wind instruments
Drums
Sonic weapons
Amplification and Soundproofing:
Making sounds louder
Acoustics
Noise
Soundproofing
Recording and reproducing sound:
Analog recording
Digital recording
Ultrasound and Infrasound:
Echolocation
Sonar
Ultrasound and medicine
Infrasound
The Future
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0816029814 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 006653 | 534/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
| 016899 | 534/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
006181
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USA, Facts On File, 1994.
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48pWhite Spine
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Designs in Science
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Investigates the use of water, from water for energy and transportation to water as a solvent. Looks at properties of water and explains why it is essential to our survival. Also covers topics like filtration, desalination, recycling and conservation.
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Water molecule:
Three states of matter
Water cycle
What makes water so special?
Preventing ice formation
Acid rain
Water as a solvent:
Hard and soft water
Water for transport and support:
Artificial water transport systems
Fresh and salt water:
Diffusion and osmosis
Living in fresh water
Living in salt water
Water for cooling:
Natural cooling
Cooling engines and power stations
Water for heat storage
Water storage and conservation:
Desert adaptations
Storing water
Cleaning water:
Water and sewage treatments
A natural filter
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0816029822 hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 006655 | 553.7/MOR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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