Ocean State Libraries

The life of Charles Lyell is singularly free from "moving accidents by flood and field." Though he travelled much, he never, so far as can be ascertained, was in danger of life or limb, of brigand or beast. Thus his biography cannot offer the reader either the excitement of adventure, or the interest of an unwearied struggle with adverse conditions. But for all that, as it seems to me, it can teach a lesson of no little value. Lyell, while still a...

"A child left alone in the African jungle is adopted by a tribe of apes. He learns their ways of survival in the wild and eventually becomes their leader. But when civilized men enter the jungle, he must choose between two worlds." --

Describes Earth's environment and various climates, as well as the damage being done by air, water, and soil pollution to the Earth and its inhabitants.

Describes the various parts of the human body and how they carry out their specific functions.

Describes how advances in new materials are changing our lives right now, and shows where the technology is leading us.

Discusses the history of medicine, how it affects our everyday lives, and where it is going in the future.