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Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul 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...

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?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012...

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

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: 9781424011063Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 66gAnul aparitiei: 05 Dec 2008

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

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: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

People from all over the world love to visit a street in Barcelona, Spain called \\''the Ramblas\\''. This walking-only street is centrally located and full of interesting artists, performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this street so exciting?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 208 x 4mm | 77gAnul aparitiei: 29 Jun 2009

People from all over the world love to visit a street in Barcelona, Spain called \\''the Ramblas\\''. This walking-only street is centrally located and full of interesting artists, performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this street so exciting?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 56gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a \\''truffel\\''. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That\\''s why they are sometimes called \\''black diamonds\\''. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 148 x 210 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 03 May 2009

In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a \\''truffel\\''. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That\\''s why they are sometimes called \\''black diamonds\\''. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 203 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 02 Dec 2008

There is a silk factory in Florence, Italy, where workers use ancient machines to create beautiful silk cloth. Other factories have modernized and use newer machines but the workers here continue to weave silk from machines that are centuries old. How is this silk made? What makes it special?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 195 x 3mm | 79gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

There is a silk factory in Florence, Italy, where workers use ancient machines to create beautiful silk cloth. Other factories have modernized and use newer machines but the workers here continue to weave silk from machines that are centuries old. How is this silk made? What makes it special?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 211 x 2mm | 60gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

The human body is an amazing \\''machine\\'' made up of different systems that allow us to do things like run, eat, and even breath. These systems work together to keep the body functioning normally and healthily. How does the human body actually work? What jobs do the systems perform?ISBN: 9781424011308Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 57gAnul aparitiei: 25 Mar 2009

Queenstown, New Zealand considers itself \\''The Adventure Capital of the World\\''. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queensland such a popular place for adventure? What would you do there?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 14 Jan 2013

Queenstown, New Zealand considers itself \\''The Adventure Capital of the World\\''. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queensland such a popular place for adventure? What would you do there?ISBN: 9781424010752Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

\\''Taiko\\'' is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it\\''s difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 200 x 3mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

\\''Taiko\\'' is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it\\''s difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 01 Feb 2013

The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or \\''spacewalk\\'', was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking? How do astronauts overcome them?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 206 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 29 Jun 2009...