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The Nature and Science of Fire Jane Burton

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Author: Jane Burton
Published Date: 01 Jan 2001
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Book Format: Hardback::32 pages
ISBN10: 083682198X
ISBN13: 9780836821987
File size: 57 Mb
Dimension: 204.2x 262.6x 8.1mm::267.62g

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