A Story of science series book

Complete information about the physical structure, habits, and habitats of many species of North American birds.

Traces the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, describes the painstaking process of preserving and deciphering them, and explains what they have contributed to scholars' knowledge of the period in which they were written.

Explains the formation of minerals and how the jeweler transforms a gemstone into a jewel and discusses specific gems and semiprecious stones.

Presents an overview of written communication by recounting the development of alphabets and numerals by various cultures and describing inventions such as paper, printing presses, and computers.

A survey of coins showing their gradual rise in popularity as a standard of exchange in the ancient world. Discusses minting and rare coins and what makes them valuable. Includes a key to mint markings, a coin glossary, and a bibliography.

Traces the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, describes the painstaking process of preserving and deciphering them, and explains what they have contributed to scholars' knowledge of the period in which they were written.

Traces the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, describes the painstaking process of preserving and deciphering them, and explains what they have contributed to scholars' knowledge of the period in which they were written.

A survey of coins showing their gradual rise in popularity as a standard of exchange in the ancient world. Discusses minting and rare coins and what makes them valuable. Includes a key to mint markings, a coin glossary, and a bibliography.

Complete information about the physical structure, habits, and habitats of many species of North American birds.

Presents an overview of written communication by recounting the development of alphabets and numerals by various cultures and describing inventions such as paper, printing presses, and computers.