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Silverstein, Alvin
Overview
| Works: |
283
works in
573
publications in
1
language and
102,958
library holdings
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| Genres: |
Juvenile works
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| Roles: |
Author
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| Classifications: |
QK882,
572.46 |
Most widely held works by
Alvin Silverstein
Photosynthesis by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1998
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,530
libraries
worldwide
Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living things, and discusses such related issues as respiration, the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect
Plate tectonics by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
6
editions published
between
1998
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,518
libraries
worldwide
Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes and volcanoes
Symbiosis by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
4
editions published
between
1998
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,322
libraries
worldwide
Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism and describes examples of these relationships
The Florida panther by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
1,322
libraries
worldwide
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida panther as well as the efforts being made to save it from extinction
Food chains by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
3
editions published
between
1998
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,279
libraries
worldwide
Explains various components of a food chain and discusses the concepts of food webs, umbrella species, biogeochemical cycles, and more
The grizzly bear by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
1,243
libraries
worldwide
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly bear, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its population
The mustang by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
1,228
libraries
worldwide
Describes the habits and habitats of wild mustangs and the efforts being made to save these horses from extinction
The California condor by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
1,184
libraries
worldwide
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the California condor, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its population
The circulatory system by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1994
and
1995
in
English
and held by
1,163
libraries
worldwide
Examines how the heart and blood vessels work in the body's circulatory system
Digestive system by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1994
and
2004
in
English
and held by
1,108
libraries
worldwide
Learn how the body breaks down foods into smaller bits so that they can be used by the body
The reproductive system by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
3
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
1,036
libraries
worldwide
Explores the reproductive system, discusses problems that affect it and recent treatments and cures for diseases
Energy by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
4
editions published
between
1998
and
2009
in
English
and held by
1,025
libraries
worldwide
Discusses the sources and uses of different types of energy, both natural and man-made, including electrical, magnetic, light, heat, sound, and nuclear energy
Allergies by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1977
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,024
libraries
worldwide
Discusses the nature and effects of allergies, who gets them, how they develop, the different kinds, and how they are treated
Snakes and such by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
1,006
libraries
worldwide
Discusses the positive and negative aspects of keeping such creatures as boas and pythons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, frogs, and salamanders as pets
A pet or not? by Alvin Silverstein (
file
)
2
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
1,003
libraries
worldwide
Discusses the pros and cons of owning exotic pets such as armadillos, llamas, monkeys, potbellied pigs, and sugar gliders, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and emotional support
AIDS : deadly threat by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
7
editions published
between
1986
and
1991
in
English
and held by
976
libraries
worldwide
Examines the origins and effects of AIDS, dispels myths about the disease, and discusses recent treatments and research
The sea otter by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
4
editions published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
966
libraries
worldwide
An introduction to sea otters, aqatic mammals that live in the nort Pacific and rarely come to land
Diabetes by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1994
and
2002
in
English
and held by
932
libraries
worldwide
Explains the disease of diabetes, including its symptoms, causes, and the ongoing treatments necessary for its control
The manatee by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1995
and
1996
in
English
and held by
917
libraries
worldwide
Describes the appearance, habits, behavior, and habitat of the endangered manatee
The left-hander's world by Alvin Silverstein (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1977
and
1985
in
English
and held by
912
libraries
worldwide
Explores the physical origins of left-handedness and the special problems left-handers have in a predominantly right-handed world
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Nunn, Laura Silverstein
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Silverstein, Virginia B.
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Silverstein, Robert A.
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Ames, Lee J.
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Green, Anne Canevari Illustrator
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Breda, Frederick
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Erikson, Mel
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Kerkham, Roger
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Bakacs, George Illustrator
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