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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 144 pages. Illustrated. A Dinosaur Named Sue When the prehistoric object of a bitter custody battle sold for 8. 36 million dollars, scientists finally began to piece together the skeleton and saga of the largest T. rex ever found. Cuba- -Evolution in the Revolution Cuba's revolution ages, perhaps mellows, but keeps its grip on this island nation. Quick as ever to point out their accomplishments under socialism, Cubans now recognize the growing power of the U. S. dollar in their country. John Glenn in Space { John Glenn: Man With a Mission} In 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Thirty- six years later, at the age of 77, the senator returned to space to help us understand how the body ages and to remind us that the spirit never does. Deep Soul of the New River { New River; New River's Deep Soul} The oldest river on the eastern seaboard flows through the Appalachians with waters calm enough for church baptisms and wild enough for white- water rafters. Old Havana { The Rebirth of Old Havana} Renovation in the heart of Cuba's capital city illuminates centuries of architectural splendor. Tam Dao- -Sanctuary Under Siege { Vietnam's Tam Dao Reserve; Tam Dao- -Vietnam's Sanctuary Under Siege} A refuge for wildlife and for weekenders from Hanoi also draws international scientists, who are cataloging the rare and endangered creatures of Vietnam's new national park even as poachers scoop them up. Sahara Rock Art { Ancient Art of the Sahara} Intriguing scenes carved in rock shelters and on cliffs survive the elements but fall victim to collectors.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 144 pages. Illustrated. The Battle of Midway { Return to the Battle of Midway; Ghosts and Survivors Return to the Battle of Midway} After crippling the U. S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Japan set out to deal it a death blow at Midway. Fifty- six years later former foes relive those harrowing hours as explorer Robert D. Ballard locates the grave of the U. S. S. Yorktown. Blues Highway { Traveling the Blues Highway} One of the largest internal migrations in U. S. history took place this century as black Americans left the South in search of social and economic equality, carrying with them the soulful music known as the blues. Galápagos Underwater In the grip of El Nino the normally cold, rich seas that support a bountiful food chain warmed, with dire consequences to penguins, iguanas, and sea lions. Galápagos Islands { Galápagos: Paradise in Peril} Tourism, development, and abnormal weather threaten the unique island ecosystem that inspired Darwin s theory of natural selection. Copper Age { Journey to the Copper Age} Archaeologists retrace a copper- trading route used 6, 500 years ago and unearth discoveries that shed light on the lives of ancient metalworkers in the Middle East. Vernal Pools { The Pools of Spring} As winter melts away, small ponds begin to dot the fields and woodlands of North America. By mid- spring they teem with salamanders and frogs Texas Hill Country { A Special Place: Texas Hill Country} Sit a spell by the cool, spring- fed streams of central Texas and you ll see why cityfolk are heading for the hills.

Hardcover book, in (very) good condition. Please see description or ask for photos.

46 S., 6 Abb., International Geological Congress, XXI Session, Guide to Excursions Nos. A27 and C22. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

6 Abb., Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Häftad, ngt nötta tryckta omslag, inlagan loss, dedikation. Proveniens: konstnären och författaren Roland Svensson (1910-2003), med löst bifogad tryckt lapp, "Ur Roland Svenssons bibliotek". Separat [särtryck] ur Upplands fornminnesförenings tidskrift 19, 1897. 8:o. 35 s. Tre studenter redovisar folkloristiskt material från Uppland, som de insamlat under sommaren.