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Your journey to learning the most astounding and little-known animal world truths begins with this engrossing book. Each chapter is jam-packed with facts that will astound listeners of all ages, from the majestic giants that rule the planet and the seas to the enigmatic nocturnal creatures that prowl the night. Discover the creative ways that animals interact, adapt, and flourish in a variety of environments, where every discovery is an exciting journey.

Sarla wished she could fly high like an eagle or like an aeroplane. Of course you can fly, said her new teacher. Here, Sarla shares all that she has learnt about flight and aeroplanes.

A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography.

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to engage your child's curious mind? Look no further than our exciting fact book for nine-year-olds! Our book is packed with fascinating information on a wide range of topics, designed to help your child learn and explore in a way that's both entertaining and enlightening.

Earth is dominated by plants, which outweigh all other life - from tiny duckweed floating in our ponds to giant sequoia trees towering above us. It's easy to take plants for granted, but we depend on these light-eaters, oxygen-generators and rain-makers for every breath of air and mouthful of food we take.

Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind unveils a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This isn't just a collection of trivia; it's a meticulously curated portal to the wonders of our universe, tailored for the eternally curious of all ages. Featuring over 1000 facts, each divided into chapters by topic, this book offers a comprehensive and organized exploration of knowledge.

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.

Inspiring true stories of heroic scientists who risked everything for the truth: Archimedes, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Kepler, Galileo, and Isaac Newton. Thrillingly written and narrated by Jim Weiss....

Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit, the history of space exploration is filled with peril, bravery and strokes of genius. In this beautifully illustrated anthology, spaceflight expert, Libby Jackson, reveals the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to the stars.

Learn how to call for owls, walk like a fox and expand your sensory perceptions. Wild Nights Out is a wonderful new hands-on guide for those who wish to take kids (of all ages) outdoors for fun, thrilling nighttime nature adventures.

Who was Carolus Linnaeus, and what did he do to be dubbed as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy"? Listen to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you to persevere and to act on the things you’re curious about. So go ahead and get your child this book today.

The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe and China in 2020 will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the solar system, discover how houses on Mars could look and find out if you've got what it takes to join the teams travelling to Mars in the coming years.

Want to learn all about the pH scale, acids, bases, and chemical indicators? This audiobook will make it very easy for you! You'll learn all about acids and bases, names and formulas of common compounds, what their pH would be, and all about names of indicators and their colors. Chemistry can be easy if simplified, and that's what this book had done for you. It makes concepts simple. The use of questions and answers also makes learning fun. Enjoy!

One thing that hasn't changed much at all in the last 10,000 years is the human brain. The relentless curiosity of the human mind, combined with our ability to solve problems, has resulted in huge innovation and change. Here, then, are some of the most revolutionary ideas of the last 300 years.

Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.

"Les Vacances des petits curieux", première partie : "Souvenirs de vacances". 8 activités qui vont te créer de merveilleux souvenirs d'enfance : tu vas construire une cabane, observer les étoiles, ou encore faire du parfum. Tu vas aussi découvrir l'histoire de ces activités : qui a construit les cabanes les plus sensationnelles, des histoires d'astronomie et d'aborigènes et pleins d'anecdotes dont les grands n'ont jamais entendu parler. À toi de voir si tu veux les partager avec eux.

The rose is the Queen of Flowers. Roses are beautiful, fragrant, and elegant - and they require all the pampering of a real queen, don't they? Actually, they don't! Rose gardening can be easy and pleasant. I've worked 25 years in horticulture and cared for over 300 roses in a public rose garden when I was municipal horticulturist. I found ways to keep rose gardening fuss-budgetry to a minimum while growing vigorous roses that bloomed their heads off. Rose to the Occasion shares tricks and shortcuts that rosarians use.

With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.

Наука в вопросах и ответах - это универсальная энциклопедия для детей, развивающая кругозор и рассказывающая о науке, технике, природе, путешествиях и изобретениях. Из этой книги читатель узнает, почему Москву зовут "третьим Римом", какая из птиц улетает на зимовку дальше всех, отчего в швейцарском сыре дырки, когда стали варить кофе, как хамелеон меняет цвета и многое-многое другое. Издание подготовлено совместно с журналами "Юный техник" и "А почему?". Для среднего школьного возраста.

Thunder is the noise made by lightning. Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but have you ever noticed that you will see lightning before you hear thunder?