John Farndon
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This is a fabulous photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes. Specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference...
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"Just think - everything you do (and think!) - is handled by the extraordinary computer inside your head. Your heart beats more than once every second. Ber-boom. What happens to every yummy mouthful from the moment you chew it? How your muscles let you run, jump - or just stay still to read this book! Let the knowledgeable and funny Stickmen show you around - inside you and out! Along the way you'll discover the longest and strongest muscle, how poo...
91) The universe
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Learn about the planets, stars, black holes, matter and galaxies.
92) Aluminum
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Describes the discovery, versatility and other special characteristics, various uses, and affect on the human body of this most common metal in the world.
97) Hydrogen
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Explores the history of the chemical element hydrogen and explains its chemistry, how it reacts, its uses, and its importance in our lives.