Carti in categoria Diverse

Greve, Italy, is one of the many cities around the globe that is part of the \\''Slow City\\'' movement: a way of living designed to fight the negative effects of our increasingly fast-paced world. The \\''Slow City\\'' movement has also inspired individuals to start a \\''Slow Food\\'' movement. What does it mean to be part of these groups?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 4mm | 79gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

Koalas are recognized around the world for their cute and lovable appearance. But unfortunately the koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests of Australia is being destroyed. What can be done to help the koalas? Who is working to save them?ISBN: 9781424022137Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 210 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 16 Jul 2009

The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of \\''killer bee\\'' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?Format: Mixed media product | 24 pages Anul aparitiei: 147 x 203 x 4mm | 88g

Elephants are social animals. In nature, they live happily in family groups. However, people sometimes use elephants for work or put them in zoos. What can people do to make these elephants healthy and happy? How can they stay that way?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 76gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Africa\\''s mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 4mm | 77gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Two National Geographic explorers take an exciting and difficult trip to the Gobi Desert. When they finally get there, one explorer wants to take pictures of the desert in an interesting way. Why is it so difficult to cross the desert? How does the explorer take pictures of the Gobi?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008

Most crocodiles live above ground but an unusual group of crocodiles in Africa lives underground, in caves. A team of scientists will go to Madagascar to learn more about these crocodiles. Will they find any crocodiles? What will happen if they do find a real giant cave croc?ISBN: 9781424021956Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 4mm | 90gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin father than anyone else! How do they throw the pumpkins? Who\\''s going to win?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 21 Apr 2008

In a small village in northern Greece, local residents participate in an annual religious festival called ''Anastenaria''. During the festival, believers walk across fire to test their faith and receive blessings from religious figures. Will all the participants make it across the fire? How will their firewalk affect them?ISBN: 9781424046188Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 195 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

At America''s San Diego Zoo, they have a new special animal. It''s a "red panda" named "Farley." Life hasn''t been easy for Farley. He''s had some big problems. He also has some big changes ahead! What kind problems did Farley have? What''s going to happen to him?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 210 x 3mm | 78gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Australia\\''s Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called \\''Dreamtime\\'' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 210 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Camogli is a small town in Italy. People there paint in a special style called \\''trompe l\\''oeil.\\'' These paintings are so good, viewers think they\\''re real things, but they\\''re not. They\\''re paintings! What things are real in Camogli? What things are actually paintings?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 200 x 4mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

\\''Dinosaurs\\'' are animals that lived long ago. Scientists often study dinosaur \\''bones\\'', or the hard parts inside the body. A team of scientists is looking for dinosaur parts but they\\''re hard to find. Will the team find bones, or something else?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 5mm | 78gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Peter May has the unique job of reconstructing dinosaurs for museum displays. He works with a team using real dinosaur bones as well as artificial bones to create these giant creatures. How did Peter May become a dinosaur builder? How does he know what these long-extinct animals looked like?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 203 x 5mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 18 Jul 2009

The puffer fish is a famous type of fish in Japan. If it\\''s prepared properly, it\\''s a safe and delicious meal. If it\\''s not, it can kill those who eat it. How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scientists doing to protect people who eat puffer fish?ISBN: 9781424021833Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 5mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 24 Jun 2008

Dolphins are intelligent animals that live in the ocean. Every year thousands of dolphins swim too close to beaches by mistake and get caught. If left outside the water, they can die. This happened to a dolphin in Texas named Cupid. What happened to Cupid? Was he saved?ISBN: 9781424021840Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 23 Oct 2008

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) is a well-known person in Chinese history. He had many followers who believed in what he taught and who spread his ideas throughout the country. Confucius continues to influence many parts of Chinese life. What were his ideas? How do they still affect China today?ISBN: 9781424021970Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 208 x 4mm | 82gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

Every year, over 500 cowboys and cowgirls gather in western Canada. They want to test their rodeo skills at the famous Calgary Stampede. This year, two cowboys intend to win one of the most exciting-and dangerous-events: chuckwagon racing! Which cowboy will win? Will he do it safely?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Many towns have special events. However, one town in England, has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 200 x 4mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Capoeria is a Brazilian art that involves dancing and fighting. Capoeira was invented in the 1800s and it has become a popular activity today. Capoeira is now being used to help street children in Brazil to stay away from trouble. How does it help these children? What do they learn from capoeira?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 210 x 2mm | 76gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008