The story of DNA from the time of its discovery in 1869 up to the solution of the genetic code in the 1960s.Why did it take more than a century of research before scientists properly understood what DNA was and what it did within the cell A Century of DNA aims to answer this question, tracing the h..
A photo essay about a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo, who is part of the "Cat Ambassador Program" that sends endangered cats to schools to give children a close-up look at animals that need human help to survive Author: Hilker, Cathryn Hosea Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: Englis..
From the Back CoverA STALKING WOLF! MONSTER SPIDERS AND SNAKES! THIS GAME IS REAL -- AND DEADLY!LEGENDARY COMPUTER GAME DESIGNER STEVEN ROYAL HAS DISAPPEARED -- WITH THE ONLY COMPLETE NEW GAME IN THE CHAOS SERIES. WITH JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE THE GAME GOES INTO PRODUCTION. VIKING SOFTWARE, WHERE..
Discusses the issued faced by middle-school girls as they grow up, including personal relationships, school responsibilities, personal style and self-image, temptations, risky behavior, and the many decisions they must make. Author: Greenberg, Judith E. Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Lan..
When a rash of suspicious "accidents" and mysterious noises threatens to shut down the Shorewood Nature Center where Callie is working as an intern, Frank and Joe Hardy go undercover to investigate before the center can be shut down. Original. Author: Dixon, Franklin W. Publisher: Aladdin Binding: P..
Presents the life and accomplishments of the German scientist who established the theory of relativity and revolutionized the way people thought about gravity, energy, matter, light, and time. Author: Lassieur, Allison Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531124010 ..
An illustrated history, with emphasis on American involvement, of the war in Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh's declaration of independence to the withdrawal of United States troops. Author: Lawson, Don Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531101398 ISBN-13: 9780531101391..
A biography of the British bacteriologist, born in Scotland, who was knighted and awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering penicillin Author: Gottfried, Ted Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531113701 ISBN-13: 9780531113707..
Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 3/1/2010Pages: 128Reading Level: Age 12 and Up Author: Wilhelm, Doug Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0531228215 ISBN-13: 9780531228210..
Discusses the life and work of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor who developed dynamite and instituted the Nobel Prize. Author: Binns, Tristan Boyer Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531123286 ISBN-13: 9780531123287..
Looks at the history of American immigration, discusses immigration policy and illegal immigration, and looks at arguments for changing or keeping the current policy Author: Leinwand, Gerald Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 053113038X ISBN-13: 9780531130384..
American Juvenile Justice is a definitive volume for courses on the criminology and policy analysis of adolescence. The focus is on the principles and policy of a separate and distinct system of juvenile justice. The book opens with an introduction of the creation of adolescence, presenting a justif..
Teaching readers about the history, culture, and archaeology of ancient times, each title tells the story of a different featured civilization through its inhabitants, focusing on different segments of its society, such as peasants, scholars, priests, soldiers, rulers, and more. Author: Schomp, Virg..
Prayer for the church is not a casual practice but communion between Christ and His body that is as intimate as communion between a husband and a wife. And for the church, corporate prayer is not an optional ritual but a commanded expectation. However, having an effective corporate experience of pra..
Compares the skeletons of different kinds of animals, describing their various forms and functions and providing related activities for each chapter Author: Presnall, Judith Janda Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0531157792 ISBN-13: 9780531157794..
Discusses the tracks, scents, nests, food remains, and other traces left by various animals and the clues thus provided regarding their behavior. Author: Kathleen V. Kudlinski Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0531151859 ISBN-13: 9780531151853..
The dramatic transformation of relationships between humans and animals in the 20th century are investigated in this fascinating and accessible book. At the beginning of this century these relationships were dominated by human needs and interests, modernization was a project which was attached to th..
Explains how dogs, horses, and other animals are trained to help people with special needs including the handicapped and the elderly. Author: Morgan, Sally Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531145646 ISBN-13: 9780531145647..
Describes where different animals hibernate, what happens to their bodies, and how this behavior helps animals adapt to changing seasons. Author: Perry, Phyllis J. Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0531118649 ISBN-13: 9780531118641..
Hamilton, Charles F. As Bees in Honey Drown. Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters. First Edition. A. S. Barnes and Co., 1973. Biography of Elbert Hubbard and Roycroft printing and craft. Illustrated throughout with photos of memorabilia. Hardcover. Original jacket. Purple cloth bound. Magazine article..
Discusses the assassinations of President Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy; the investigations of the murders; and the lingering suspicions that these crimes are still unsolved. Author: Goode, Stephen Publisher: Franklin Watts Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 053102213..
Traveling to Manhattan to attend the Videomundo Corporation's National Hack Attack tournament, Joe, Frank, and Chet are soon embroiled in a city-wide video game mystery Author: Franklin W. Dixon Publisher: Aladdin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0671692755 ISBN-13: 9780671692759..
Franklin's writings span a long and distinguished career of literary, scientific, and political inquiry--the work of a man whose life lasted for nearly all of the 18th century, and whose achievements ranged from inventing the lightning rod to publishing Poor Richard's Almanac to signing the Declarat..
Benjamin Franklin's writings represent a long career of literary, scientific, and political efforts over a lifetime which extended nearly the entire eighteenth century. Franklin's achievements range from inventing the lightning rod to publishing Poor Richard's Almanac to signing theDeclaration of In..
Forget what you think you know about visiting Florida--Backroads of Florida will lead you to explore lush forests, pristine lakes, and otherworldly swamps!Can you still find untouched stretches of velvety sand and warm waves in the Sunshine State Yes! More than ever! From the funky, timeless charm ..