Keeping Water Clean

Keeping Water Clean
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736804080

Text and photographs describe water pollution, how it spreads, and its effects.

Kids Can Keep Water Clean

Kids Can Keep Water Clean
Author: Cecilia Minden
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1602799326

Level 3 guided reader that helps teach students the importance of keeping water clean and gives practical ideas on things they can do to pitch in.

Reptile Medicine and Surgery - E-Book

Reptile Medicine and Surgery - E-Book
Author: Stephen J. Divers
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1263
Release: 2005-12-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 141606477X

This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations. - Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptiles and amphibians - Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians - Provides step-by-step guidelines for performing special techniques and procedures such as anesthesia, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia and necropsy, fracture management, soft tissue surgery, and therapeutics - Covers specific diseases and conditions such as anorexia, aural abscesses, and digit abnormalities in a separate alphabetically organized section - 53 expert authors contribute crucial information to the study of reptiles and offer their unique perspectives on particular areas of study - The expansive appendix includes a reptile and amphibian formulary - A new full-color format features a wealth of vivid images and features that highlight important concepts and bring key procedures to life - 29 new chapters covering diverse topics such as stress in captive reptiles, emergency and critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, and working with venomous species - Many new expert contributors that share valuable knowledge and insights from their experiences in practicing reptile medicine and surgery - Unique coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including CT and MRI

Facts for Life

Facts for Life
Author: UNICEF.
Publisher: UNICEF
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9280644661

The fourth edition of Facts for Life contains essential information that families and communities need to know to raise healthy children. This handbook provides practical advice on pregnancy, childbirth, childhood illnesses, child development and the care of children. This edition also features a new chapter on child protection. The book is intended for parents, families, health workers, teachers, youth groups, women's groups, community organisations, government officials, employers, trade unions, media, and non-governmental and faith-based organisations.

Preserving Historic Architecture

Preserving Historic Architecture
Author: U.S. Department of the Interior
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1834
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1510720448

The National Park Service, a branch of the Department of the Interior, knows preservation. In its hundred-year existence, the service has dealt with just about every problem an old structure can have. Whether it is removing graffiti in Manhattan or rebuilding a barn in Oregon, the National Park Service knows what to do. Here are the official U.S. guidelines, a lively and instructive collection of tried and tested knowledge and reliable techniques, written by the top experts in the field. Over forty fully illustrated chapters addressing topics such as: — cleaning and waterproof coating of historic masonry — roofing for historic buildings — the preservation of historic glazed architectural terra-cotta — exterior paint problems on historic woodwork — the preservation of historic barns — heating, ventilating, and cooling historic buildings — historic signs — applied decoration for historic interiors — using substitute materials on historic building exteriors — understanding old buildings — understanding architectural cast iron Every chapter is written with the utmost detail and clarity so that any reader can perform the safest and most historically accurate repairs. The book also offers invaluable advice on what not to do that can save a homeowner thousands of dollars, hours, and perhaps a priceless piece of architecture. For the hobbyist or the professional restorer, The Preservation of Historic Architecture is the definitive government text on restoring, repairing, and preserving old buildings.