Goldin, Augusta R

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Ducks don't get wet

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

The bottom of the sea

1966
Discusses the features of the ocean bottom and explains the methods used by oceanographers to explore the seas.

Straight hair, curly hair

1985
A simple explanation of hair--how it grows, why dampness affects it, why its characteristics cannot be changed, how strong it is, and how it stretches.

Where does your garden grow?

Spider silk

Explains how a spider spins its web and the many uses of that strong silk.

Salt

Discusses what salt is, where it is found, and some of its many uses; includes a simple experiment for growing salt crystals.

The bottom of the sea

The Author "tells what the bottom of the sea looks like, and [explains] the way that scientists have learned about it.".

Grass

the everything, everywhere plant
1977
Describes the characteristics and uses of various types of grass including oats, barley, and wheat with a discussion of their importance to human, and animal life.

The sunlit sea

1968
Describes briefly marine life in the portion of the sea receiving sunlight.

Water--too much, too little, too polluted?

1983
Discusses the age-old quest for water all over the world; the hydrologic cycle; and obtaining fresh water from saline and atmospheric water as well as from underground and surface water.

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