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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?ISBN: 9781424022243Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 196 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 11 Feb 2009

When it starts to rain, a butterfly flies into a shed. One by one, more animals join the butterfly. How many animals go into the shed? And will they all fit? Read and find out!ISBN: 9781285190693Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 165 x 185 x 1mm | 42gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

Horseback riding is a very important tradition in Mongolia. Each year the people there have a race to celebrate this tradition. However, the race is a little unusual. What kind of race is it? Why is it unusual?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 208 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the introduction of today\\''s modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved before it\\''s too late?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 148 x 206 x 3mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 07 Aug 2009...

One morning, the animals in the jungle had an argument. Some said Elephant was the strongest animal in the jungle. Others said Hippo was the strongest. When Turtle says that he is the strongest, the other animals laugh at him. Can Turtle prove he is the strongest animal in the forest?ISBN: 9781285191393Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 153 x 228 x 1mm | 44gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

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?ISBN: 9781424022069Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 215 x 3mm | 77gAnul aparitiei: 23 Sep 2008

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?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 211 x 3mm | 50gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

The three pigs are in their houses. The big wolf is hungry. He wants the three pigs for lunch! Will the three pigs be safe in their houses? Read and find out!ISBN: 9781285190747Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 165 x 185 x 1mm | 40gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

Three little bears leave their house and go for a walk. What happens when a little girl comes into their house and discovers their food, their chairs, and their cozy beds? Read and find out!ISBN: 9781285190648Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 165 x 185 x 2mm | 39gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

Long ago, Thunder was a mother sheep and Lightning was her son. When Lightning became angry, he shot bolts of lightning from his horns. This made Thunder yell at him, which shook the ground. Because they caused so much trouble in the village, the king made Thunder and Lightning leave Earth. But where did they go?ISBN: 9781285191409Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 153 x 230 x 2mm | 45gAnul aparitiei: 22 Apr 2013...

Joseph dreams of making a coat as beautiful as a butterfly\\''s wings. One day a man asks Joseph\\''s father, a tailor, to make him a vest with some beautiful cloth. Joseph uses the extra cloth to make his coat. He wears his coat for many years until it is too worn to wear. What does Joseph do with his old coat, and what memories does he make with the coat?ISBN: 9781285191478Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 153 x 230 x 2mm | 45gAnul aparitiei: 22 Apr 2013...

Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the \\''hula.\\'' Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 210 x 2mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the \\''hula.\\'' Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

There was once an unhappy princess. Her father, the king, held a concert. He promised great riches to the musician who could make his daughter smile. One man sang so beautifully that the princess smiled. But he did not want gold. He only wanted the princess\\'' love. The princess agreed to marry him only if he learned to sing as sweetly as the songbirds. Would he succeed and win the princess?ISBN: 9781285191423Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 152 x 228 x 2mm | 45gAnul aparitiei: 22 Apr 2013...

Punia\\''s father used to dive for lobsters in an underwater cave. Then the Shark King came to live there. One day, when Punia was a baby, his father went diving for lobsters and never came back. Now Punia has a plan to trick the Shark King, and to bring lobsters to his village once again.ISBN: 9781285191553Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 151 x 230 x 2mm | 46gAnul aparitiei: 25 Apr 2013

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...

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?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 01 Jun 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...

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?Nr pagini: 48 pagesFormat: 149 x 200 x 4mm | 93gAnul aparitiei: 06 Jun 2009

Running from Paris to Istanbul, the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels. Once a year, travelers can ride the luxury train across Europe just to enjoy the journey, but it\\''s hard work to make the grand train run smoothly. Who is responsible for the train\\''s success? What unique difficulties do they face?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 150 x 206 x 3mm | 64gAnul aparitiei: 02 Jul 2009