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This book, in graphic novel format, tells the story of Louis Pasteur's invention of the pasteurization process and the effects of this invention on the spread of disease through food.
"Revisit the tale of Rapunzel. The princess in the tower longs for friends--and she finds one, in the shape of a curious prince. Will the princess get her happily ever after, or grow old at the top of the tower?" -- Prov...
"The bright lights and fancy parties are calling--but Cinderella's stepmother won't let her go. A sprinkle of magic from a fairy godmother, and Cinderella is on her way in a party dress! Will she connect with the prince,...
Colorful illustration and simple text introduce the attractions and history of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Explains what puns and allusions are, explains the importance of word choice in writing poetry, and provides examples of poems using puns, allusions, and other techniques.
Explains what rhyme, meter, and other word music are, and provides examples showing how they are used in poetry.
Describes the formation, movement, and effects of winds, as well as presenting information on how meteorologists study them. Includes a simple experiment on air pressure.
An introduction to the life of William Shakespeare accompanies a selection of his sonnets and excerpts from his plays.
Describes how the sun heats the earth, how buildings and pollution can increase earth's temperature, and how important the right amount of heat is to keep the earth and its inhabitants functioning properly.
"In graphic novel format, tells the story of how Alexander Graham Bell came up with the telephone, and how his invention changed the way people communicate"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the life and work of artist Pablo Picasso, who founded the movement known as Cubism.
History of the creation of the metric system from 1789 when France's Academy of Sciences began discussing a national measurement system to 1840 when the metric system was made the official measurement system of France.
Describes the work of the inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, in creating the incandescent light bulb.
Examines the world of poetry, providing biographical sketches of poets from William Shakespeare and John Keats to Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath, including examples of their works.