Carti in categoria Diverse

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: 144 x 206 x 6mm | 74gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

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: 147 x 200 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Tornadoes are large storms that can cause huge amounts of damage and destruction. Most people run from tornadoes, but some researchers chase them! They want to study the storms to develop better methods for predicting them. How do they find these tornadoes? How do they collect their information?ISBN: 9781424022243Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 196 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 11 Feb 2009

For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the introduction of today\\''s modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved before it\\''s too late?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 148 x 206 x 3mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

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?ISBN: 9781424022069Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 215 x 3mm | 77gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008

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: 150 x 210 x 2mm | 80gAnul 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?ISBN: 9781424046096Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 4mm | 88gAnul 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?ISBN: 9781424022427Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 6mm | 120gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes \\''kite crazy\\'' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other\\''s kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?ISBN: 9781424022212Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 206 x 3mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009...

Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called \\''The Giant\\''s Causeway.\\'' According to a local story, a big man, or \\''giant,\\'' made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?ISBN: 9781424022304Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 210 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009

Essaouira is a beautiful old town by the sea. Most local people there are fishermen. However, the number of fish has gone down. Now, there are not as many jobs for the people. How will the fishermen make money to live? What will happen to the town?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 209 x 5mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012