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Author
Series
Doubleday Image book volume D59
Pub. Date
[1958]
Description
"This synthesis of religious and secular knowledge begins as a reply to the charge that Christianity caused the decline of the Roman Empire, with Augustine showing paganism to contain within itself the seeds of its own destruction. He then proceeds to larger themes, ultimately presenting a cosmic interpretation of history in terms of the struggle between good and evil: the City of God in conflict with the Earthly City. This, the first serious attempt...
6) Glaciers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Text and photographs introduce the composition, the history, and the beauty of glaciers.
7) Stars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Discusses the nature of stars, how they are formed and change, and the different kinds.
8) Clouds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs examine the many types of clouds, how they form, and the critical role they play in climate, weather, and the survival of life on Earth.
9) The Moon
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the Sun and its natural satellites, describing the unique features of each of the planets, their moons, asteroids, and comets.
10) Antarctica
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the location, climate, and animal life of the continent at the bottom of the world and some people who have explored this region.
11) Baby
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1993.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the development of a human baby from conception to birth, and briefly discusses genetic and environmental disorders.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
The story of Foley's began in Ireland in the late 1800s when William L. Foley set sail for America. Ambition led him to Houston, where he opened a store and hired his two nephews, Pat C. and James. The nephews quickly felt an entrepreneurial urge to run their own store, so their uncle gave them $2,000 to get started. On February 12, 1900, the Foley Brothers Dry Goods Company at 507 Main Street opened for business. Approximately 44,000 residents visited...
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