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Orangutans are animals that are similar to humans in many ways. One similarity is their ability to communicate through language. This ability is being studied in a program at a zoo in Washington, D.C. What is the purpose of this program? How does it work?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 57gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called \\''opals\\''. Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find. What influences the value of an opal? What does it take to find them?ISBN: 9781424021963Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 4mm | 90gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called \\''opals\\''. Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find. What influences the value of an opal? What does it take to find them?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 147 x 208 x 2mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 17 Dec 2012

Flora grew up in a large city in Tanzania. Then she married and moved to a small village where she and her husband hunt and farm to live. She dreams of going back to the city but doesn\\''t want to leave her family. Will Flora stay in the village? Will she move back to the city? ISBN: 9781424021857Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 79gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008

Flora grew up in a large city in Tanzania. Then she married and moved to a small village where she and her husband hunt and farm to live. She dreams of going back to the city but doesn\\''t want to leave her family. Will Flora stay in the village? Will she move back to the city?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

People everywhere need water for drinking, washing and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 01 Feb 2013

People everywhere need water for drinking, washing and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?ISBN: 9781424022045Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 17 Apr 2008

Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. The \\''Fulani\\'' are a group of people who live in Africa. To become men, young Fulani boys must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test. It\\''s now Yoro\\''s turn. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?Format: Paperback | 24 pages Anul aparitiei: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 54g

Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. The \\''Fulani\\'' are a group of people who live in Africa. To become men, young Fulani boys must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test. It\\''s now Yoro\\''s turn. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?ISBN: 9781424022038Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 4mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 17 Apr 2008

In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 01 Feb 2008

Fish River Canyon, Namibia was once home to many wild animals. Over time hunters killed them for food and sport. Now, conservationist Natacha Bateau wants to help. She wants to rescue animals from other areas and bring them back to the canyon. Will Natacha\\''s animal rescue succeed?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 148 x 208 x 4mm | 113gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Fish River Canyon, Namibia was once home to many wild animals. Over time hunters killed them for food and sport. Now, conservationist Natacha Bateau wants to help. She wants to rescue animals from other areas and bring them back to the canyon. Will Natacha\\''s animal rescue succeed?Nr pagini: 48 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 4mm | 93gAnul aparitiei: 06 Jun 2009

Several strange signs called \\''crop circles\\'' have been discovered in the fields of southern England. These mysterious circles are puzzling to everyone, even scientists. There are several theories about who-or what-made them. Could it be humans who did it? Or could it be something else...ISBN: 9781424011407Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 211 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 01 Jan 2009

Mount Fuji is a famous mountain in Japan that has become a symbol of Japanese culture. Thousands of people climb the mountain every year. Some do it to take pictures and buy gifts. Others climb it for other reasons. Why do so many people climb Mount Fuji? What kind of experience is it?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 203 x 3mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008

Mount Fuji is a famous mountain in Japan that has become a symbol of Japanese culture. Thousands of people climb the mountain every year. Some do it to take pictures and buy gifts. Others climb it for other reasons. Why do so many people climb Mount Fuji? What kind of experience is it?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 57gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In parts of Thailand, monkeys are important animals. They are allowed to do anything they want to do. In the town of Lopburi, the people even have a party for the monkeys every year! What kind of party do the people of Lopburi have? Why do they have it?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 4mm | 100gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In parts of Thailand, monkeys are important animals. They are allowed to do anything they want to do. In the town of Lopburi, the people even have a party for the monkeys every year! What kind of party do the people of Lopburi have? Why do they have it?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 2mm | 57gAnul aparitiei: 08 Dec 2012

The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. What challenges will they experience? What preparations are being made for a trip to Mars here on Earth? ISBN: 9781424046164Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 208 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. What challenges will they experience? What preparations are being made for a trip to Mars here on Earth?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 4mm | 66gAnul aparitiei: 06 Jun 2009

In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 2mm | 57gAnul aparitiei: 22 Feb 2013