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That's not in my science book : a compilation of little-known facts / Kate Kelly.
| Author/creator | Kelly, Kate, 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Taylor Trade Pub. ed. |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Taylor Trade Pub., 2006. |
| Description | xi, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Secrets of the Earth revealed -- How old is the Earth anyway? The geologic time scale -- The Earth moves in mysterious ways : plate tectonics, earthquakes, and more -- Dinosaurs : from mythical griffin to modern day bird -- The elephant : from hairy mammoth to great communicator -- Mosquitoes : annoying pest and deadly foe -- Spotlight on man : scientific discoveries that have changed our lives -- How they learned why we get sick : the origin of germ theory -- Darwin : then and now -- The secret of life : the ABC's (and a little CSI) of DNA -- Avian flu, a dangerous virus and its long shadow -- Amazing discoveries that changed our view of the universe -- The Copernican revolution : a four hundred year story -- How Isaac Newton changed our view of the universe -- Atomic theory : how they discovered something way too small to be seen -- Einstein made clear (enough) -- A ticket to Pluto and beyond -- Protecting our living planet -- Little-sung heroes : the environmental crusaders -- It's getting hot in here : the reality of global warming -- Mercury : from early medicine to environmental scourge -- A peek at the future -- Nanotechnology. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2006009129 |
| ISBN | 1589792904 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781589792906 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Q162 .K44 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |