Carti in categoria Diverse

Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life\\''s work to study them. He\\''s trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there\\''s one special bird that\\''s difficult to find. Will he succeed?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Mary Lou Robertson is a young girl in Florida who has an interesting hobby; she watches birds. In fact, she loves birds so much, that at age 13, she\\''s even writing a children\\''s book about them. Why does Mary Lou love birds so much? How did she write a book at such a young age?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 203 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

Beagles are dogs with an extremely powerful sense of smell. They often work at airports to find illegal or unsafe items. Before they can do the job,, they must go through training. What does it take to be on the Beagle Patrol? What happens to dogs that don\\''t make it?ISBN: 9781424021949Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 142 x 203 x 4mm | 77gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries to educate children about sea life and conservation. How do people react to Aquarium on Wheels? What do the teenagers learn from their work?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 206 x 4mm | 100gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009

Global warming and the overuse of available traditional fuels have created an environmental crisis. In, Colorado, however, scientists in the windy Rocky Mountains have found alternative fuel sources that could provide a solution. What are these new sources of energy? How can they be used in everyday life?ISBN: 1424022223Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 210 x 3mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

Many people visit Alaska to see the beautiful national parks. One group of visitors wants to fly into a national park and go skiiing. However, the weather turns bad. Will the visitors be able to get to the park? What will they do there?ISBN: 9781424021468Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 203 x 3mm | 74gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the religious group aimed to destroy any artistic expression that violated their strict interpretation of Islamic rules. A group of Afghan artists risked death by disobeying the Taliban to preserve the artwork of their country. Who are the men that saved Afghanistan\\''s art? How did they do it?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 5mm | 91gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

Most cities have local areas called \\"neighbourhoods.\\" The \\"Mission District\\" is one of San Francisco\\''s oldest neighbourhoods. Many people think it\\''s very special because it\\''s so multi-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 4mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

''Dog sledding'' is a popular sport in parts of the United States and Canada. It''s a challenge for most competitors. However, one racer named Racheal Scdoris faces some special challenges. What challenges does Rachael face? How does she overcome them?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 215 x 3mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Ming is an artist from China who now lives and works in New York City. He teaches children in the public school system how to draw and paint. However, he also teaches them something else that\\''s very important. What does Ming teach the children and why is it so important?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 208 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009

Two dentists in California treat some very special patients. Their patients are animals! Animals can develop dental problems just like humans. These dentists help them, but sometimes it can be dangerous. Have they ever been hurt by an animal? How do they treat dangerous animals?ISBN: 1424010950Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 60gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In windy places, some people catch the wind\\''s power with special equipment and use it to make energy.The schools in one area are using wind power to save energy and money. How is this energy made? Where is it all used?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 210 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In southern Africa, there is a group of people called \\''Bushmen.\\'' These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don\\''t speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 01 Oct 2007

In the town of Kariba, Africa, people and animals live together happily. The town was built in a place where wild animals live. As long as both humans and animals obey certain rules, they can live peacefully. What are the rules in Kariba? How dangerous is it there?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

This story is about water sports in the Columbia River Gorge. Cory Roeseler lives in the area and he loves water, sports, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do with these interests? How does he go fast?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 200 x 2mm | 60gAnul aparitiei: 22 Feb 2013

Two scientists are travelling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 151 x 212 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 01 Feb 2013

Horseback riding is a very important tradition in Mongolia. Each year the people there have a race to celebrate this tradition. However, the race is a little unusual. What kind of race is it? Why is it unusual?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 208 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers impact life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 211 x 3mm | 50gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the \\''hula.\\'' Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

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