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The telescope

by Orr, Tamra

Describes the invention of the telescope, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.

Alan Shepard

the first American in space

by Orr, Tamra

Brief biography of Alan Shepard, one of America's first astronauts.

People at the Center of - The Salem Witch Trials (People at the Center of)

by Orr, Tamra

At every stage in world history, a core group of individuals have been the driving force behind the most critical events. They have defined the issues, pushed ...

Slovenia

by Orr, Tamra

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Slovenia.

Fire Ants (Animal Attacks)

by Orr, Tamra

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Test Tube Babies

The Science of in Vitro Fertilization (Science on the Edge)

by Orr, Tamra

The successful birth of the world's first test-tube baby in England--Louise Brown--heralded a new age in reproductive medicine. Since then, many such children ...

Barbados

by Orr, Tamra

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Violence in our schools

halls of hope, halls of fear

by Orr, Tamra

Chronicles school violence and discusses its causes, perpetrators, and solutions, including "Questions to ponder" and specific advice for individual action.

Fire ants

by Orr, Tamra

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Windward Islands

St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Martinique, & Domi

by Orr, Tamra

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