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The Secret of Everyday Things (Yesterday’s Classics)

The Secret of Everyday Things (Yesterday’s Classics)

The Secret of Everyday Things (Yesterday's Classics)

Jean Henri Fabre / Florence Constable Bicknell

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Yesterday’s Classics
Año de edición:
2008
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Ciencia y tecnología (infantil/juvenil)
ISBN:
9781599152523
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Fascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of homes, the processing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea, spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and the power of water in all its manifestations. Excellent as follow-on to The Story Book of Science. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the text. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

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