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Humboldt squids, or \\''Red Devils,\\'' are the world\\''s largest animal without a backbone. These sometimes dangerous creatures live in the deep waters of the Gulf of California. A researcher and professional diver have come to the Gulf to learn more about them. Will they find any Red Devils? Will they be able to observe them safely?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 01 Jun 2009

In the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers. Then, the insects suddenly disappeared-almost without a trace. Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locust\\''s extinction. What caused the Rocky Mountain locust to disappear? Where will the scientists find the answers?ISBN: 9781424022427Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 6mm | 120gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

In the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers. Then, the insects suddenly disappeared-almost without a trace. Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locust\\''s extinction. What caused the Rocky Mountain locust to disappear? Where will the scientists find the answers?Nr pagini: 48 pagesFormat: 149 x 200 x 4mm | 93gAnul aparitiei: 06 Jun 2009

Running from Paris to Istanbul, the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels. Once a year, travelers can ride the luxury train across Europe just to enjoy the journey, but it\\''s hard work to make the grand train run smoothly. Who is responsible for the train\\''s success? What unique difficulties do they face?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 150 x 206 x 3mm | 64gAnul aparitiei: 02 Jul 2009

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece where men from all over competed in sporting events. Over the centuries, the Olympic Games have developed and today top players from around the world compete to try and achieve their dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.ISBN: 9781424022021Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 09 Sep 2008

The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece where men from all over competed in sporting events. Over the centuries, the Olympic Games have developed and today top players from around the world compete to try and achieve their dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 211 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It\\''s in a hot, tropical area, but it\\''s so high it\\''s always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It\\''s in a hot, tropical area, but it\\''s so high it\\''s always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?Format: Mixed media product | 24 pages Anul aparitiei: 147 x 200 x 3mm | 74g

Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni\\''s memory came from his parents, Where did his great memory come from?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 215 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni\\''s memory came from his parents, Where did his great memory come from?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 211 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 26 Jan 2008

Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost temples of the Maya?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 4mm | 86gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost temples of the Maya?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 66gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 206 x 4mm | 85gAnul aparitiei: 12 Dec 2012

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 139 x 209 x 7mm | 60gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In Japan, a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream. This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult training. What happens during the training of a geisha? Why does Umechika want to be one?ISBN: 9781424022311Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 203 x 2mm | 89gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

In Japan, a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream. This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult training. What happens during the training of a geisha? Why does Umechika want to be one?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 11 Dec 2008

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It\\''s dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 4mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It\\''s dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 21 Dec 2007

Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called \\''jambiya.\\'' An unusual animal called a \\''rhinoceros\\'' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 21 Nov 2007

Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called \\''jambiya.\\'' An unusual animal called a \\''rhinoceros\\'' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012