Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In the town of Kariba, Africa, people and animals live together happily. The town was built in a place where wild animals live. As long as both humans and animals obey certain rules, they can live peacefully. What are the rules in Kariba? How dangerous is it there?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Two dentists in California treat some very special patients. Their patients are animals! Animals can develop dental problems just like humans. These dentists help them, but sometimes it can be dangerous. Have they ever been hurt by an animal? How do they treat dangerous animals?
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: 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 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called opals. Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find. What influences the value of an opal? What does it take to find them?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Ming is an artist from China who now lives and works in New York City. He teaches children in the public school system how to draw and paint. However, he also teaches them something else that's very important. What does Ming teach the children and why is it so important?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In southern Africa, there is a group of people called Bushmen. These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: A 'volcano' is a mountain with a large hole at the top. 'Active' volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt, or produce very hot, melted rock. In Sicily, there are several towns near a large volcano. Why do people live in such a dangerous place? Is it safe?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: There have been 'souks', or markets, in Middle Eastern and Arab cities for hundreds of years. People can buy food, clothes, shoes, and much more in them. But, there are no prices on the items. How are prices decided? What's the best way to get a good price?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 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?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa. Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. Before he can become a man, Yoro must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test for him. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: People everywhere need water for drinking, washing, and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In windy places, some people catch the wind's power with special equipment and use it to make energy. The schools in one area are using wind power to save energy and money. How is this energy made? Where is it all used?