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9780688416171 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, June 1, 1968, cover price $6.25 | About this edition: Book by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B.
Describes the organs of the circulatory system and their functions and discusses the composition of the blood.
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9780131346680 | Prentice Hall, June 1, 1969, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: An illustrated introduction to the circulatory systems of humans, animals, and plants
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9780131217157 | Prentice Hall, June 1, 1969, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: An illustrated introduction to the composition and functions of many kinds of living cells
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9780132130097 | Prentice Hall, June 1, 1970, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: A discussion of the digestive system and the functions of each of its components
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9780688416645 | William Morrow & Co, April 1, 1972, cover price $7.25 | About this edition: Describes the physical characteristics and habits of guinea pigs and gives instructions for keeping them as pets.
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9780132975070 | Prentice Hall Direct, June 1, 1973, cover price $20.01 | About this edition: Discusses scientific experiments and findings regarding the structure of the human brain and the factors that affect its workings
Scientific discoveries about the sleep patterns of animals and humans are discussed together with the nature of dreams
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9780397313259 | Harpercollins, April 1, 1974, cover price $12.89 | About this edition: Examines what is known and being learned through research about that one third of the human life that is spent sleeping and dreaming.
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9780590075404 | Atheneum, February 1, 1978, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Amusing illustrations accompany explanations of the causes and effects of allergies and what can be done to relieve the sniffles, sneezes, and rashes
Explains what diabetes is, what causes it, its effects on the body, and the types of treatment available, and traces the history of the disease from ancient Egypt to today
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9780397318445 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, March 1, 1980, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Discusses the symptoms of diabetes, its history, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and implications for the future of current research.
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9780397319282 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, October 1, 1981, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Describes the causes of diabetes and what happens to the body when it occurs.
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9780397319299 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, June 1, 1981, cover price $12.89 | About this edition: Describes the causes of diabetes and what happens to the body when it occurs.
Tells how the heart works, describes common heart defects and diseases, and explains what treatments have been developed to help people with these problems
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9780397320370 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, March 1, 1983, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Explains how the heart works, what happens when it doesn't do its job properly, and the progress made in the treatment of heart disease.
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9780397320387 | Harpercollins, March 1, 1983, cover price $13.89 | About this edition: Explains how the heart works, what happens when it doesn't do its job properly, and the progress made in the treatment of heart disease.
This introduction to the mouth and its functions includes a full description of the parts of the mouth with drawings and diagrams
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9780698307421 | Putnam Pub Group, March 1, 1984, cover price $10.99 | About this edition: Discusses the many different functions of the mouth and describes the physical characteristics and duties of the individual structures it contains.
Examines the physiological and psychological causes of headaches, discusses medication and self-help, and provides anecdotes and commonsense advice
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9780397320776 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, April 1, 1984, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Discusses symptoms of the various types of headaches, including migraine, cluster, and muscle contraction (tension) headaches, and explores what is known of their causes and cures.
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9780399612121 | Putnam Pub Group, October 1, 1985, cover price $10.99 | About this edition: Describes the anatomy of the hand and discusses the many things hands can do, how left- or right-handedness is developed, and how gestures are used in communication.
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9780688048051 | William Morrow & Co, March 1, 1986, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Discusses the evolution of dogs and their uses throughout history and includes information on different breeds, training, care as pets, relationship with people, and other relevant topics
Offers an in-depth examination of recent breakthroughs in brain research, discussing discoveries concerning brain anatomy and functions, emotions, mind-altering drugs, research methods, and their implications
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9780688057770 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1986, cover price $14.00 | About this edition: Describes the physical structure and functions of the brain and the nervous system.
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9780397322022 | New rev edition (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, September 1, 1987), cover price $13.95 | About this edition: An up-to-date study of cancer discusses the origins and symptoms of the disease, diverse types of cancer, current therapies used, and research into the prevention and treatment of cancer
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9780316791199 | Little Brown & Co, May 1, 1988, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: An illuminating introduction for young readers to the subject of bioluminescence and to fish, insects, and plants that glow in the dark
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9780688065348 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1988, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Discusses the many aspects of speech as a communication device, including the physiology of speech, how children learn to talk, how to speak effectively, speech for the deaf, and talking machines
Answers questions about AIDS, what causes the disease, how it is spread, how it affects the body, and how to keep from getting AIDS
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9780894901768 | Enslow Pub Inc, January 1, 1989, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Answers questions about AIDS, what causes the disease, how it is spread, how it affects the body, and how to keep from getting AIDS
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9780397321841 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, July 1, 1989, cover price $14.00 | About this edition: Describes how we see, possible vision problems and ways of correcting them, and the pros and cons of contacts and glasses
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9780397321858 | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, July 1, 1989, cover price $14.89 | About this edition: Describes how we see, possible vision problems and ways of correcting them, and the pros and cons of contacts and glasses
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9780316791205 | Little Brown & Co, April 1, 1990, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A unique glimpse into the fragile and fascinating environment of a tidal pool reveals the many varieties of creatures--from plankton to starfish--that live in this constantly changing community
Paperback:
9780486445922 | Dover Pubns, October 6, 2005, cover price $6.95
Hardcover:
9780688083441 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1990, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes how pimples form, discusses the causes of acne, self-treatments, and when to see a doctor, and outlines strategies to limit or prevent acne.
Hardcover:
9780962365386 | Avstar Pub Corp, July 1, 1990, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Discusses the scope and history of this growing health problem, its medical and ecological background, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, practical methods for avoiding infection, and current research into possible cures
Paperback:
9780962365393 | Avstar Pub Corp, July 1, 1990, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Discusses the scope and history of this growing health problem, its medical and ecological background, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, practical methods for avoiding infection, and current research into possible cures
Hardcover:
9780962365324 | Avstar Pub Corp, January 1, 1991, cover price $19.95
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