Silverstein, Virginia B.
Overview
| Works: | 265 works in 537 publications in 1 language and 95,831 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PZ10.S664, 572.46 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Virginia B Silverstein
Cells by
Alvin Silverstein(
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6 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in English and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A detailed presentation of the structure and function of different types of cells and of research into developing technologies such as cloning and the use of stem cells
6 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in English and held by 986 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A detailed presentation of the structure and function of different types of cells and of research into developing technologies such as cloning and the use of stem cells
The respiratory system by
Alvin Silverstein(
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4 editions published between 1969 and 1994 in English and held by 923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the processes by which living cells use food materials to get energy by combining them with oxygen
4 editions published between 1969 and 1994 in English and held by 923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the processes by which living cells use food materials to get energy by combining them with oxygen
Photosynthesis by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 921 WorldCat member 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
5 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 921 WorldCat member 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
The muscular system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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4 editions published between 1972 and 2004 in English and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main parts of the muscular system and how they work, problems, diseases, and cures are discussed
4 editions published between 1972 and 2004 in English and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main parts of the muscular system and how they work, problems, diseases, and cures are discussed
The nervous system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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5 editions published between 1971 and 2004 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the main parts of the nervous system, how it works, the diseases that may affect it and recent treatments for these diseases
5 editions published between 1971 and 2004 in English and held by 899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the main parts of the nervous system, how it works, the diseases that may affect it and recent treatments for these diseases
Digestive system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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6 editions published between 1970 and 2004 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn how the body breaks down foods into smaller bits so that they can be used by the body
6 editions published between 1970 and 2004 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn how the body breaks down foods into smaller bits so that they can be used by the body
Skeletal system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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4 editions published between 1972 and 1994 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the structure of the human skeleton, explains the functions of particular bone groups, and discusses how the skeleton affects growth and movement
4 editions published between 1972 and 1994 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the structure of the human skeleton, explains the functions of particular bone groups, and discusses how the skeleton affects growth and movement
Cancer by
Alvin Silverstein(
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4 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the various forms of cancer, their symptoms, possible causes, and treatment, and discusses research being conducted to find better means of preventing, detecting, treating, and curing this disease
4 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the various forms of cancer, their symptoms, possible causes, and treatment, and discusses research being conducted to find better means of preventing, detecting, treating, and curing this disease
Food chains by
Alvin Silverstein(
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains various components of a food chain and discusses the concepts of food webs, umbrella species, biogeochemical cycles, and more
3 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains various components of a food chain and discusses the concepts of food webs, umbrella species, biogeochemical cycles, and more
Symbiosis by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism and describes examples of these relationships
5 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism and describes examples of these relationships
Plate tectonics by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 666 WorldCat member 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
6 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 666 WorldCat member 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
The circulatory system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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3 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines how the heart and blood vessels work in the body's circulatory system
3 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines how the heart and blood vessels work in the body's circulatory system
Energy by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member 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
4 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member 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
The Florida panther by
Alvin Silverstein(
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member 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
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 502 WorldCat member 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
The reproductive system by
Alvin Silverstein(
Book
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3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the reproductive system, discusses problems that affect it and recent treatments and cures for diseases
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the reproductive system, discusses problems that affect it and recent treatments and cures for diseases
Snakes and such by
Alvin Silverstein(
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the positive and negative aspects of keeping such creatures as boas and pythons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, frogs, and salamanders as pets
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member 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(
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member 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
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member 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
The mustang by
Alvin Silverstein(
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the habits and habitats of wild mustangs and the efforts being made to save these horses from extinction
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the habits and habitats of wild mustangs and the efforts being made to save these horses from extinction
The grizzly bear by
Alvin Silverstein(
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2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 359 WorldCat member 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
2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 359 WorldCat member 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 California condor by
Alvin Silverstein(
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2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member 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
2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member 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
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Associated Subjects
Amphibians as pets Animal locomotion California condor Cancer Cancer--Treatment Cardiovascular system Cells Cytology Digestion Digestive organs Ecology Endangered species Florida Florida panther Food chains (Ecology) Grizzly bear Human reproduction Muscles Muscles--Diseases Musculoskeletal system Mustang Nervous system Neurophysiology North America Pets Photosynthesis Photosynthesis--Experiments Plate tectonics Power resources Reptiles as pets Respiration Respiratory organs Skeleton Symbiosis United States United States, West Wild animals as pets Wild horses
