Berger, Melvin

Overview

Works:	794 works in 1,971 publications in 5 languages and 90,583 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Literature FAQs Trivia and miscellanea Criticism, interpretation, etc Pictorial works Fiction
Roles:	Author, Instrumentalist, Performer, Arranger, Editor, Creator

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Melvin Berger

Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
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Most widely held works by Melvin Berger

Germs make me sick! by Melvin Berger( Book )

35 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them

Do tornadoes really twist? : questions and answers about tornadoes and hurricanes by Melvin Berger( Book )

6 editions published in 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides answers to a variety of questions about tornadoes and hurricanes, including "Where do most tornadoes strike," and "How long do hurricanes last?"

Do whales have belly buttons? : questions and answers about whales and dolphins by Melvin Berger( Book )

10 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,221 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides answers to such questions about various species of whales and dolphins as "Do all whales have teeth?", "How long do most whales live?", "Why do dolphins whistle?", and "Can dolphins save humans?"

Can it rain cats and dogs? : questions and answers about weather by Melvin Berger( Book )

9 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,162 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides answers to such questions about the weather as "What makes the weather?", "Does air have weight?", "How big are hailstones?", and "What is El Niño?"

Why do volcanoes blow their tops? : Questions and answers about volcanoes and earthquakes by Melvin Berger( Book )

7 editions published between 1999 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Questions and answers provide information about volcanoes and earthquakes, covering such aspects as why, how, when, and where these phenomena occur

Can you hear a shout in space? : questions and answers about space exploration by Melvin Berger( Book )

10 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about space exploration, including "Which was the first living being in space?" and "Do you grow taller or shorter in space?"

How do flies walk upside down? : questions and answers about insects by Melvin Berger( Book )

4 editions published between 1999 and 2002 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A series of questions and answers provides information about the physical characteristics, senses, eating habits, life cycles, and behavior of different insects

Guide to chamber music by Melvin Berger( Book )

24 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Authoritative, beautifully written guide presents 231 of the most frequently performed pieces of chamber music by 55 composers. For each, the author gives a brief biography, followed by discussions of the individual compositions both their historical and musical contexts and their salient features, including formal organization, content, and any extramusical associations. -- Amazon.com

Do tarantulas have teeth? : questions and answers about poisonous creatures by Melvin Berger( Book )

8 editions published between 1999 and 2002 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides answers to a variety of questions about various poisonous creatures, such as "Do Gila monsters bite humans," "What are killer bees," "Which ant sting hurts the most," and "Are frogs poisonous?"

Did dinosaurs live in your backyard? by Melvin Berger( Book )

5 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Questions and answers explore such topics as what the dinosaurs were, what they ate, what color they were, and how we know about them

Spinning spiders by Melvin Berger( Book )

8 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs

Switch on, switch off by Melvin Berger( Book )

8 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explains how electricity is produced and transmitted, how to create electricity using an electrical wire and a magnet, how generators supply electricity for cities, and how electricity works in homes

Mummies of the pharaohs : exploring the Valley of the Kings by Melvin Berger( Book )

3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 978 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tells the story of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and some of the pharoahs who were buried there during the New Kingdom era which lasted from 1539 B.C. to 1078 B.C. Begins with King Tut's tomb. Grades 4-7

Oil spill! by Melvin Berger( Book )

8 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future. Did you know that an oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year? Berger and Mirocha focus on one of the worst spills in history-the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill-to explain in simple terms and with bold, full color illustrations why oils spills happen, how experts clean up after them, and what effect spilled oil has on ocean plants and wildlife

Why I sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn by Melvin Berger( Book )

11 editions published between 1983 and 2018 in English and held by 944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to reflex acts that explains why we sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn

Chirping crickets by Melvin Berger( Book )

8 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 940 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crickets while giving particular emphasis to how they chirp

Look out for turtles! by Melvin Berger( Book )

2 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 934 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal."--Title page verso

How do bats see in the dark? : questions and answers about night creatures by Melvin Berger( Book )

4 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Questions and answers present the habitats and behavior of a variety of nocturnal animals, from cats and kiwis to bats, owls, and foxes

The real Vikings : craftsmen, traders, and fearsome raiders by Melvin Berger( Book )

2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 864 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Offers a guide to the time of the Vikings through a review of their occupations, diverse skills, great expectations, and the accomplishments they made as the talented sailors they were that changed the world

Why I cough, sneeze, shiver, hiccup, & yawn by Melvin Berger( Book )

4 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to reflex acts that explains why we cough, sneeze, shiver, hiccup, yawn, and blink