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Louise A Spilsbury
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes…
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Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with mega tsunamis that surge across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome…
Within the world of crime, robots are on the rise!
From policing the streets to tracking down criminals, robots are making it possible for us to enforce the law like…
Within the armed forces, robots are on the rise!
From fighting on the battlefield to carrying out espionage, robots are making it possible for us to defend ourselves like never…
Within the world of industry, robots are on the rise!
From building vehicles to helping us grow food, robots are making it possible for us to produce what we need…
Earth's strange and mysterious places have gripped human imagination for centuries.
From mystical stone circles through the Bermuda Triangle and the fascinating giant stone figures of Easter Island, our planet's…
"History is spooky! From ghosts, slien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave…
Explores how brave men and women begin a career in humanitarian aid, the skills they need to carry out the job, the equipment they use to save lives, and the…
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Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these awesome…
Earth–it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been exploding with super volcanoes whose magma flows and gas clouds destroy everything in their paths. But what causes these…
"Explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
The Asian elephant is one of Earth’s most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened.
Find out why some people are making it their mission to…
"Out in space, robots are on the rise! From discovering planets to searching for extra-terrestrial life, robots are making it possible for us to explore space like never before. In…
Deep beneath the waves, robots are on the rise!
From discovering the deep to building state-of-the-art structures, robots are making it possible for us to explore our oceans like never…
"Stories about ghosts and haunted places are spine-chilling, but can science explain these supernatural tales? Find out in this fascinating investigation of history's most ghostly cases."--
"History is spooky! From ghosts, alien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave…
"Explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them"--Provided by publisher.
"Stories about ghosts and haunted places are spine chilling, but can science explain these supernatural tales? Find out in this fascinating investigation of history's most ghostly cases."--Publisher description.
Within the world of medicine, robots are on the rise! From performing surgery to administering medicine, robots are making it possible for us to save lives like never before. In…
Stories about mysterious disappearances have gripped human imagination throughout history.
From lost explorers through missing armies and hidden princes, human history is full of unanswered questions. This high-interest title will…
Stories about mysterious and mythical creatures have gripped human imagination for centuries. From Big Foot and giants through the Loch Ness Monster and fairies, the tales of strange beings from…
"Are stories of UFOs and aliens real or can science explain these spooky sightings? Find out in this fascinating investigation of some of history's most unearthly mysteries."--Back cover.
This beautiful book gives readers core information about subtropical, polar, coastal, and rain shadow desert biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
This beautiful book gives readers core information about freshwater biomes in rivers, lakes, wetlands, and estuaries. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
This engaging book gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to…
This fascinating book gives readers core information about marine biomes on coasts, in coral reefs, frozen oceans, and in the deepest depths of the ocean. Find out where each kind…
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As the 13 colonies grew, they prospered with new industries and tr ade. However, some of these trades, like tanning animal hides, were unpleasant. In fact, from slaves and indentured…
Explores how brave men and women become lifeguards, the skills they need to carry out the job, the equipment they use to save lives, and the risks and rewards of…
