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|  | They All Laughed at Christopher Columbus by Elizabeth Weil
This study chronicles the (at times outrageous) attempts of Gary Hudson to build a space craft called Roton that could launch the average Joe into orbit and return him safely home in the course of a single day. Setting up shop in the Mojave Desert, Hudson assembled a disparate team of engineers and test pilots to help him realize his dream. AUTHOR: Elizabeth Weil
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Marie Curie by Beverley Birch
Description not available.Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her methods of scientific research, discovery of radium, and its use as a treatment for cancer. AUTHOR: Beverley Birch
PUBLISHER: Gale Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Undivided Universe by Basil Hiley, David Bohm
'In The Undivided Universe, ' Professor David Bohm, one of the foremost scientific thinkers and one of the most distinguished physicists of his generation, presents a radically different approach to quantum theory. AUTHOR: Basil Hiley, David Bohm
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Long & Short of It
Tissue-paper collage illustrations and engaging text introduce young children to the concept of long and short by comparing the lengths of different animals` body parts with familiar objects. Bold colors leap off the pages, while animal facts pique children`s curiosity about nature.
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Horned Dinosaurs by Peter Dodson
The horned dinosaurs, a group of rhinoceros-like creatures that lived 100 to 65 million years ago, included one of the greatest and most popular dinosaurs studied today--Triceratops. In telling us about Triceratops and its relatives the Ceratopsia, Peter Dodson recreates the sense of adventure enjoyed by so many scientists who have studied dinosaurs since their discovery in the mid 19th century. 4 maps. 6 color illustrations. 75 line drawings. AUTHOR: Peter Dodson
PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories
A beginning reader book about Biscuit, a lively puppy who refuses to go to bed. Color illustrations accompany the basic text. AUTHOR: Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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