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Megan: IMG A Meaty Tale: The Powells.com Interview with Julie Powell

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juliepowellJulie Powell charmed readers with Julie and Julia, in which she chronicled her quest to cook, in one year, every recipe out of Julia Child's... Continue »
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    Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession

    Julie Powell

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Iron and Steel: From Thor's Hammer to the Space Shuttle (Material World)

by Ruth G. Kassinger

Iron and Steel: From Thor's Hammer to the Space Shuttle (Material World) Cover

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The Material World series recounts the history, myths, and modern uses of materials that have played signifcant roles in civilization and explains the science behind their production.

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 76) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780761321118
Subtitle:
From Thor's Hammer to the Space Shuttle
Author:
Kassinger, Ruth
Author:
Kassinger, Ruth
Publisher:
Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
Location:
Brookfield, Conn.
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
Metallurgy
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Technology
Subject:
Science & Technology - History
Subject:
Steel
Subject:
Iron
Subject:
Technology -- History.
Subject:
Non-classifiable
Edition Description:
Twenty First Century Books
Series:
Material World (Twenty First Century Books)
Series Volume:
107-151
Publication Date:
February 2003
Binding:
Library Binding
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
80
Dimensions:
10.22x8.06x.45 in. 1.10 lbs.
Age Level:
13-17
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