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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?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

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

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

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

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

\\''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

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...