Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Africa's mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?nment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called jambiya. An unusual animal called a 'rhinoceros' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It's dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni's memory came from his parents. Where did his great memory come from?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni's memory came from his parents, Where did his great memory come from?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 'Taiko' is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it's difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In parts of Thailand, monkeys are important animals. They are allowed to do anything they want to do. In the town of Lopburi, the people even have a party for the monkeys every year! What kind of party do the people of Lopburi have? Why do they have it?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Snow is very important for Dan Raedeke. The success of his business depends on it. But this year, it's too warm for natural snow, and Dan needs help. He needs a little snow magic! What is Dan's business? How will he get snow?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called The Giant's Causeway. According to a local story, a big man, or giant, made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Essaouira is a beautiful old town by the sea. Most local people there are fishermen. However, the number of fish has gone down. Now, there are not as many jobs for the people. How will the fishermen make money to live? What will happen to the town?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Australia's Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called 'Dreamtime' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In the Arctic Ocean, a baby whale goes too close to land. It cannot get back to the water. A group of whales are trapped by moving ice. They cannot get back to open water. Will the whales find safety before it's too late?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Many people visit Alaska to see the beautiful national parks. One group of visitors wants to fly into a national park and go skiiing. However, the weather turns bad. Will the visitors be able to get to the park? What will they do there?
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: 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?