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People of the Mesa Verde Country: An Archaeological Remembrance

Product Description: Author Ian Thompson lived virtually all his life in a single place- the Four Corners region. For five decades he explored, studied and wrote about its past and present inhabitants and their relationship to the landscape. When he died in 1998 he left behind this unfinished project...read more

By Ian Thompson

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9781565794740 | Westcliffe Pub, July 1, 2002, cover price $3.98 | About this edition: Author Ian Thompson lived virtually all his life in a single place- the Four Corners region.

The Sun and Other Stars

Tells how stars are born and how they die; explains the Milky Way and stars of different colors; introduces the properties of our own Sun and how it differs from other stars; and describes how we measure the huge distances of space.

By John Farndon and Ian Thompson

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9780761324126 | Copper Beech Books, October 1, 2001, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: An introduction to the characteristics of our sun as well as to the life cycle and various types of stars.

The Encyclopedia of Awesome Space

Presents the diverse aspects of the universe, from planets and stars to space exploration, complete with color maps, illustrations, and photos. (view table of contents)

By John Farndon and Ian Thompson

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9780761322764 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 2001, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Provides information about stars, planets and moons, space exploration, and the composition of the universe.

The Science Factory

Introduces experiments and projects designed to illustrate scientific principles such as flight, sound, chemistry, and electricity.

By Ian Moores (illustrator), Jon Richards and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308324 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 2000, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Introduces experiments and projects designed to illustrate scientific principles such as flight, sound, chemistry, and electricity.

Work & Simple Machines

An examination of wheels, pulleys, levers, and other simple machines looks at the physics behind them and the inventions and discoveries throughout history that have made our modern, mechanical world the place it is.

By Jon Richards and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761311591 | Copper Beech Books, March 1, 2000, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: Uses simple experiments to explore wheels, pulleys, levers, friction, and lift in terms of inventions and discoveries underlying the modern mechanical world.

Sound & Music

Offers middle readers an introduction to sound by exploring how it is formed and travels, complete with practical experiments, index, glossary and full-color illustration throughout.

By Ian Moores (illustrator), Jon Richards and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761332541 | Copper Beech Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: Uses simple experiments to describe the properties of sound and demonstrate how sounds are formed and how they travel, why animals can hear sounds that humans cannot, and listening in stereo

Magnetism and Magnets

This colorfully illustrated book provided middle readers with an introduction to magnetism and its important force on nature, complete with experiments and hands-on projects.

By Michael Flaherty, Ian Moores and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761332572 | Copper Beech Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: Uses experiments to investigate the force of magnetism, the different sizes of shapes of magnets, and their varied uses

Look into Space Bumper

By Jon Kirkwood and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780761307884 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1999, cover price $16.95

Water and Boats

This boldly illustrated book provides young scientists with an array of hands-on projects that will introduce them to the diverse properties of water in relation to boats.

By Ian Moores (illustrator), Jon Richards and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780061000621, titled "Dirk's Return" | Harpercollins, December 1, 1990, cover price $3.50 | also contains Dirk''s Return | About this edition: When Dirk Prine travels to Mexico to visit an old friend, he finds the man has been captured by a group of banditos, and to save his friend's life, Dirk may lose his own

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9780761309192 | Copper Beech Books, March 1, 1999, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: Uses simple experiments to describe the different forms water takes and demonstrate its various properties

Stars and Galaxies

Complete with artwork and full-color photos, this comprehensive science book furnishes an informative introduction to stars found in the Milky Way and beyond.

By Jon Kirkwood and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761309178 | Copper Beech Books, March 1, 1999, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Examines stars and galaxies, exploring the birth and death of stars, the galaxies beyond the Milky Way, and how we observe such phenomena

Exploring Space

A comprehensive study provides fun-filled information on the planets, sun, moon, and stars, as well as an overview of the equipment astronauts use to collect data while on a mission.

By Jon Kirkwood and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761309161 | Copper Beech Books, March 1, 1999, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Describes the sun, moon, stars, and solar system, our exploration of space, the equipment and spacecrafts we have used, and the discoveries we have made

Air and Flight

Young readers can learn about the scientific principles involved in flight through a number of simple hands-on experiments and projects.

By Jon Richards and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761309185 | Copper Beech Books, March 1, 1999, cover price $23.90 | About this edition: Uses simple experiments to describe the properties of air and their effects especially on weather and flight

Air

Discusses hurricanes, tornadoes, sandstorms, poisonous gas clouds, heatwaves, and other disasters involving the atmosphere, describing how they are predicted and tracked and what measures are taken against them

By Richard Rockwood (illustrator), Ian Thompson (illustrator) and Jane Walker

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9780761307495 | Millbrook Pr, September 1, 1998, cover price $10.01 | About this edition: Discusses hurricanes, tornadoes, sandstorms, poisonous gas clouds, heatwaves, and other disasters involving the atmosphere, describing how they are predicted and tracked and what measures are taken against them

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9780761308553 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Discusses hurricanes, tornadoes, sandstorms, poisonous gas clouds, heatwaves, and other disasters involving the atmosphere, describing how they are predicted and tracked and what measures are taken against them

Everyday Astronomy

Explores the world of astronomy, discussing planets, stars, meteors, comets, galaxies, and more

By Jon Kirkwood and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308652 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Explores the world of astronomy, discussing planets, stars, meteors, comets, galaxies, and more

Earth

Describes the rescue teams which battle earthquakes, avalanches, and environmental damage, the technology used to predict and track such disasters, and the measures taken to prevent damage

By Jen Green, Richard Rockwood (illustrator) and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308560 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Describes the rescue teams which battle earthquakes, avalanches, and environmental damage, the technology used to predict and track such disasters, and the measures taken to prevent damage

Hurricanes and Typhoons

Explains the causes and effects of hurricanes and typhoons and examines their environmental impact and how they can be predicted

By Gary Edgar-Hyde (illustrator), Jen Green, Aziz Khan (illustrator), Ian Moores (illustrator), Guy Smith (illustrator) and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308676 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: Explains the causes and effects of hurricanes and typhoons and examines their environmental impact and how they can be predicted

Our Solar System

Discusses the structure of the solar system, the individual planets, and such related phenomena as asteroids, comets, and moons

By Jon Kirkwood and Ian Thompson

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9780761308645 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1998, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Discusses the structure of the solar system, the individual planets, and such related phenomena as asteroids, comets, and moons

Mountains Gush Lava and Ash

Explores volcanoes on the ground, under the sea, and in space, discussing their formation, eruptions, and lava and ash

By Jo Moore (illustrator), Clare Oliver, Peter Roberts (illustrator) and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761307396 | Copper Beech Books, August 1, 1998, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Explores volcanoes on the ground, under the sea, and in space, discussing their formation, eruptions, and lava and ash

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9780761308201 | Copper Beech Books, August 1, 1998, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: Explores volcanoes on the ground, under the sea, and in space, discussing their formation, eruptions, and lava and ash

An Introduction to Regional Geography

Product Description: The idea of the region has been a central concept in the understanding of the natural environment, of human society and culture, and of their interactions, from the ancient Greeks to the present. In this book Paul Claval provides a critical introduction to the ways in which the concept of the region has been, is, and could be used to make sense of spatial organization and areal variation in human activities...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Paul Claval (editor) and Ian Thompson (trans)

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9781557867322 | Blackwell Pub, August 13, 1998, cover price $157.95 | About this edition: The idea of the region has been a central concept in the understanding of the natural environment, of human society and culture, and of their interactions, from the ancient Greeks to the present.

Superhumans: A Beginner's Guide to Bionics

Looks at possible future methods for prolonging life, such as genetic engineering and the use of artificial body parts. Also discusses robots, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, cloning, and other technologies.

By Sarah Angliss, Simon Beecroft, Stuart Squires (illustrator), Stuart Sqyires (illustrator), Stephen Sweet (illustrator) and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761306368 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Covers genetic engineering, artificial body parts, robots, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, cloning, and other technologies

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9780761306214 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $23.40 | About this edition: Covers genetic engineering, artificial body parts, robots, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, cloning, and other technologies

Brain and Nerves

Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases

By Steve Parker and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308126 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases

Reproduction and Growth

Presents an overview of the human life cycle, with information about reproduction, heredity, child development, and aging

By Peter Bull (corporate author), Aziz Khan (illustrator), Steve Parker and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308133 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: Presents an overview of the human life cycle, with information about reproduction, heredity, child development, and aging

Fire

Examines the different types of fires including electrical, chemical, forest, and fires at sea or in the air and discusses their causes, the history of fire fighting, and the current technology of fire fighting.

By James Field (illustrator), Nigel Ritchie, Mike Saunders (illustrator) and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761308003 | Copper Beech Books, April 1, 1998, cover price $24.90 | About this edition: Describes different types of fires, including electrical, chemical, forest, wartime, volcanic, and others and the techniques that have been used to fight these fires

Muscles

A comprehensive look at the different types of muscles in the human body and how they function (view table of contents)

By Steve Parker and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761306122 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1997, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: A comprehensive look at the different types of muscles in the human body and how they function

Blood

Examines the nature of blood, how it travels through the body, and its importance for life

By Mark Iley (illustrator), Steve Parker and Ian Thompson (illustrator)

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9780761306115 | Copper Beech Books, September 1, 1997, cover price $22.90 | About this edition: Examines the nature of blood, how it travels through the body, and its importance for life

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