Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Footprint Reading Library is the first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present real-world stories in print, audio, and video. This series offers fascinating stories and facts from across the planet, and develops the language and skills needed to understand non-fiction writing. It offers a rich selection of engaging non-fiction, grouped into five themes: Incredible…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: The Amazon rain forest is in crisis. Illegal miners are destroying the homes of millions of plants and animals; however, one group of scientists is exploring the far off regions of a newly formed national park to stop the destruction. How can they help to save the rain forest? Who will they get to help them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. What challenges will they experience? What preparations are being made for a trip to Mars here on Earth?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Fish River Canyon, Namibia was once home to many wild animals. Over time hunters killed them for food and sport. Now, conservationist Natacha Bateau wants to help. She wants to rescue animals from other areas and bring them back to the canyon. Will Natacha's animal rescue succeed?
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: A group of young athletes have traveled to the Indian Ocean to visit Reunion Island for a unique challenge: canyaking. This tough outdoor activity is a combination of two different sports and requires the cooperation of all team members. What two sports does canyaking involve? Will the team succeed in canyaking Reunion Island?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Most people enjoy the sport of sky diving because they get to fall at extremely high speeds, but some people want to go even faster. One man is even experimenting with various methods of increasing his speed. What is he doing to go faster? Is it working?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Polar bears one of the largest and most dangerous hunters in the cold regions of the North. Their bodies are built for winter and they do best in the coldest areas. Unfortunately, polar bears are becoming threatened due to changes in the world's climate. How does global warming affect polar bears? What must be done to save them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt contains an extraordinary collection of ancient art, but even more of its treasures are hidden away in its basement. Museum workers are now preparing to show these valuable pieces in a new exhibition. What pieces will they exhibit? How will they decide what to display?