Francine Jacobs Books
Nature's light: the story of bioluminescence.
Describes the plants and animals that glow with their own light and discusses what scientists have discovered about this phenomenon and its possible uses.
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The Sargasso Sea
Discusses the location, history, characteristics, marine life, and importance of the unique area of the Atlantic that has spawned numerous unsolved mysteries.
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A secret language of animals
Investigates the discovery and uses of pheromones, the chemical substances that animals and humans use to communicate.
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Sounds in the sea
An introduction to marine bioacoustics, the study of underwater sounds and hearing abilities of marine animals, and how man uses this knowledge.
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The Red Sea
Discusses the corals, animal life, mineral resources, and history of the strategic waterway dividing Africa from the Arabian peninsula.
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Fire snake
Describes the construction of the East African railroad at the turn of the century and the political and social effects of it on colonial Africa.
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Sewer Sam, the sea cow
Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he leaves his mother.
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