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: 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 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In Brazil, a man has discovered a new way of saving, or rescuing, people from drowning in the ocean. This new rescue method involves a person using a motor-powered aircraft to work with lifeguards on the beach. How do these people work together? Is this an effective way of saving lives?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) 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: People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries to educate children about sea life and conservation. How do people react to Aquarium on Wheels? What do the teenagers learn from their work?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries to educate children about sea life and conservation. How do people react to Aquarium on Wheels? What do the teenagers learn from their work?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: A National Geographic team in Botswana sets out on the difficult task of filming one of the most beautiful creatures on earth; the cheetah. Cheetahs are presently endangered and the team's goal is to show how important these animals are through photographs. Why is it so difficult to photograph a cheetah? Will they succeed in getting the shots?
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 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch great white sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe that this makes the sharks more violent, others feel there is no change in behavior. Two researchers want to find the truth. How do they study the sharks? What do they find out?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch great white sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe that this makes the sharks more violent, others feel there is no change in behavior. Two researchers want to find the truth. How do they study the sharks? What do they find out?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a truffel. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called black diamonds. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: People from all over the world love to visit a street in Barcelona, Spain called the Ramblas. This walking-only street is centrally located and full of interesting artists, performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this street so exciting?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think?