Taylor, Ron (Ron B.)

Overview

Works:	71 works in 208 publications in 4 languages and 5,343 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Literature Trivia and miscellanea Dictionaries History
Roles:	Author, Translator, Creator, Photographer
Classifications:	QL49, 502.8

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Ron Taylor

Projects by Ron Taylor( Book )

4 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 402 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Includes glossary and index. Contains a variety of projects that introduce scientific principles

Health 2000 by Ron Taylor( Book )

6 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and Spanish and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes how the body works and discusses the importance of keeping in good health. Also examines advances in medical technology and its impact on the future health of the population of the world

Journey through inventions by Ron Taylor( Book )

8 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discover all the major inventions which have changed the world

The invisible world by Ron Taylor( Book )

3 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses such topics as gases, energy, atoms, intelligence and dreams and other things which cannot be seen

Through the microscope by Ron Taylor( Book )

2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explains the principles of magnification, reveals the world of microbes and viruses and looks at human cells

The story of evolution by Ron Taylor( Book )

4 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

From molecules to man, from Darwin to cloning, this illustrated book describes the evolution of life on Earth and explains the genetic processes responsible for it

Facts on radon and asbestos by Ron Taylor( Book )

2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the problems caused by radon and asbestos and discusses possible protection and regulation involving these toxic substances

Pesticides and fertilizers in farming by Ron Taylor( Book )

9 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in French and English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the adverse effects of pesticides and fertilizers on agricultural produce and what can be done to make food safer

50 facts about animals by Ron Taylor( Book )

6 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Answers such questions about animals as "Why do woodpeckers peck?", "What can eat a hedgehog?", and "How dangerous is a gorilla?"

50 facts about speed & power by Ron Taylor( Book )

9 editions published between 1982 and 1986 in English and Spanish and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the speed and power of several land, sea, and air vehicles in a question and answer format

50 facts about our planet by Ron Taylor( Book )

7 editions published between 1983 and 1986 in English and Spanish and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Uses a question and answer format to answer questions about earth's geology and weather

Rand McNally astronomy encyclopedia( Book )

3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Information on the history of astronomy, the solar system, other stars and galaxies, and man's ventures into space

The great book of dinosaurs by Ron Taylor( Book )

1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Traces the history of dinosaurs through evolutionary development to extinction, and describes how they have been reconstructed from fossil remains

Forces of nature by Laura Buller( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents projects and experiments exploring the presence of various scientific principles in nature, including friction, electrical resistance, acceleration, and the displacement of water

Mind and perception by Laura Buller( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Includes experiments, projects, and hands-on applications of scientific principles involving the mind and perception

Calculation and chance by Laura Buller( Book )

2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents projects and experiments exploring calculation and chance in such areas as cards, heredity, wind speed, and games

Habitats and environments by Laura Buller( Book )

2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents projects and experiments exploring scientific principles in different habitats and environments, including a butterfly farm, bird feeder, forest, and pond

Communications by Laura Buller( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents projects and experiments exploring such forms of communication as ink, television, semaphore, and multi-track recording

Earth and space by Laura Buller( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides projects and experiments exploring scientific principles in earth and space, including rain-making water power, and such aeronautic phenomena as water rockets and hot air balloons

The great book of animals by Ron Taylor( Book )

1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the lives of wild animals, how they adapt to different environments, how they hunt their prey, and how they defend themselves from attack