McGowen, Tom

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Album of rocks and minerals

1987
Describes the formation and uses of the world's leading minerals.

Album of astronomy

1979
An introduction of astronomy including a survey of the solar system, stars, comets, and the universe.

Epilepsy

1989
Discusses the causes of epilepsy, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what to do if someone is having a seizure.

The circulatory system

from Harvey to the artificial heart
1988
Describes early theories on how the circulatory system functions, Harvey's "discovery" of the circulatory system, and advances since his time in this area of medicine.

Dinosaurs & other prehistoric animals

1984
Traces the evolution of the dinosaur and other prehistoric animals and describes their characteristics, habits, and natural environment.

Album of whales

1987
Introduces various types of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

William the Conqueror

last invader of England
2008
Presents an illustrated biography of the life of William the Conqueror, England's first Norman King.

Frederick the Great, Bismarck, and the building of the German Empire in world history

2002
Discusses how Frederick the Great made Prussia a major European power and how Prussia, under Bismarck's leadership, united Germany into an empire.

Chemistry, the birth of a science

1989
Follows the early history of chemistry, from the time of the ancient world to the creation of modern chemistry in the late eighteenth century.

The spirit of the wild

1976
When an Indian tablet is accidentally dislodged by a bulldozer, a powerful force is loosened which threatens to destroy civilization.

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