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Story behind coal / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Explains what coal is, what its uses are, how it is obtained, and the environmental challenges it causes.
Contents The rock that burns Coal: fuel and more Underground mining The welfare of miners Coal and change Coal and the environment
Standard Number 9781406229172 Hb.
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ID:   014819


Story behind diamonds / Moore, Heidi 2009  Book
Moore, Heidi Book
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Publication London, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description 32pBlack Spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Explore the hidden facts behind diamonds and know everything about it.
Standard Number 9780431114927 Hb.
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ID:   014722


Story behind electricity / Price, Sean Stewart 2009  Book
Price, Sean Stewart Book
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Publication London, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description 32pRed and Black Spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Uncover the hidden facts behind electricity. Discover everything you wanted to know about this discovery.
Contents The magic in your hands Small beginnings Getting in the flow of electricity Circuits A short history of electricity An electric world The body electric Saving energy An electric future Timeline
Standard Number 9780431114859 Hb.
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ID:   023401


Story behind glass / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Looks at the history, use, and manufacture of glass.
Contents Glass all around us The history of glass How glass is made Using glass Recycle! Glass arts
Standard Number 9781406229202 Hb.
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ID:   014758


Story behind gravity / Price, Sean Stewart 2009  Book
Price, Sean Stewart Book
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Publication London, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description 32pRed and Black Spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Uncover the hidden facts behind the concept of gravity and explore the secrets through true stories. Watch the film Space station 3D which shows the effect of reduced gravity on the people working in the International Space Station.
Contents What is gravity Newton's world Gravity, weight, and motion Defying gravity Your body and gravity Gravity in space Black holes and wormholes Gravity's ups and downs
Standard Number 9780431114903 Hb.
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Story behind maps / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Who were the first mapmakers? What was the Vinland Map? How will maps change in the future? Explores the history of maps, examines some commonly used maps, and describes how to use them.
Contents Which way should we go? The history of map-making Famous map makers Latitude, longitude, and map projections Reading a map Common types of map The future of maps Timeline
Standard Number 9781406229288 Hb.
Key Words Maps  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map drawing  Map reading  Maps and atlases 
Lexile 1040L  Maps - History 
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ID:   023392


Story behind paper / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Discusses paper's history, its manufacture, and its uses in the world today.
Standard Number 9781406229219 Hb.
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Story behind plastic / Ditchfield, Christin 2012  Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Examines the history, uses, and manufacture of plastics.
Contents An amazing invention The history of plastic So many kinds of plastic, so many uses Why plastics are special What plastics are made of How plastics are made Recycling plastic The future of plastic
Standard Number 9781406229264 Hb.
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Story behind rubber / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Discusses rubber's history, manufacture, and uses in the world today.
Standard Number 9781406229240 Hb.
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ID:   014759


Story behind salt / Moore, Heidi 2009  Book
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Publication London, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description 32pRed and Black Spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract What rock shaped the fortune of cultures from China to Europe to America? What rock fueled exploration and inspired revolutions? It's salt - the only rock we eat - and its story is a glistening, often surprising part of our history. Uncover the hidden facts behind salt and explore the secrets through true stories.
Contents Salt from the Earth What is salt? Sea salt Rock salt Salt and the human body Salt rituals Salt throughout history The future of salt
Standard Number 9780431114958 Hb.
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ID:   023394


Story behind silk / Weil, Ann 2012  Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Describes the history, uses, and manufacture of silk.
Standard Number 9781406229271 Hb.
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Story behind soap / Ditchfield, Christin 2012  Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Describes the history, uses, and manufacture of soap.
Standard Number 9781406229189 Hb.
Key Words Lexile 970L  Process to product  Soap  Soap - History  Soap trade 
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ID:   014756


Story behind time / Raum, Elizabeth 2009  Book
Raum, Elizabeth Book
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Publication London, Heinemann Library, 2009.
Description 32pRed and Black Spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Uncover the hidden facts behind the concept of time, and explore the secrets through true stories.
Contents The beginning of time Biological clocks A short history of time World time Time travel Timeline Glossary
Standard Number 9780431114897 Hb.
Key Words Time  Time Measurements  Time - History 
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ID:   023397


Story behind wool / Ditchfield, Christin 2012  Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Details the history, uses, and manufacture of wool.
Standard Number 9781406229196 Hb.
Key Words Wool  Lexile 1000L  Process to product  Wool - History  Wool industry 
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