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Kathy Furgang

    Dream Jobs in Stadium and Sports Facility Operations
    Everything Weather
    National Geographic Kids Everything Weather: Facts, Photos, and Fun That Will Blow You Away
    Elon Musk: Entrepreneur
    National Geographic Kids Animal Records: The Biggest, Fastest, Weirdest, Tiniest, Slowest, and Deadliest Creatures on the Planet
    Wildfires
    • 2019

      Elon Musk: Entrepreneur

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      The book explores Elon Musk's early life, highlighting his self-taught coding skills at age ten and his entrepreneurial spirit, which led him to sell a video game by twelve. It chronicles his journey from South Africa to Canada and the United States, showcasing his rise to become a prominent investor and business leader. Accompanied by full-color photographs and direct quotes from Musk, this engaging narrative offers insights into the childhood and formative experiences that shaped the founder of Tesla and SpaceX.

      Elon Musk: Entrepreneur
    • 2018

      Schon gewusst? Drei Herzen hat der Oktopus und Mantiden können ihren Kopf um 180 Grad drehen. Giraffen schlafen nur 5 Minuten und das höchstens 6-mal am Tag und Koalas schlummern mit 18 Stunden noch länger als Faultiere. Für dieses Buch wurden kurze Fakten über Tiere zusammengetragen und mit vielen Farbfotos in Szene gesetzt. Die Rekorde fallen Schlag auf Schlag und haben in der Aufmachung manchmal etwas Reißerisches an sich. Die größten, kleinsten, schnellsten, langsamsten, lautesten, kuriosesten sowie tödlichsten Tiere wurden in einzelnen Kapiteln zusammengefasst. Neben Spezies der heutigen Zeit wird je 1 Doppelseite einem Urzeit-Tier gewidmet. Und natürlich dürfen Quiz und "Challenge" nicht fehlen, bei der zwei Tiere mit ihrem Können gegenübergestellt und eines als Sieger hervorgeht. Hier wird schon sehr nach menschlichem Ermessen kategorisiert. Von eigenwilligen Visagen ist die Rede, heimtückischen Tieren und Tötungsraten. Wen wundert es, nachdem es auch eine Ugly Animal Preservation Society gibt

      Rekorde im Tierreich
    • 2016

      Die Erde ist alles andere als ein starrer Planet – unter ihrer Oberfläche brodelt und kocht es! Die Kontinente bewegen sich, und wo sie aufeinander-treffen, bebt die Erde. Aus Vulkanen und Erdspalten sprudelt glühende Lava, und Asche wird kilometerhoch in den Himmel geschleudert. Davon hast du bestimmt schon gehört. Aber wusstest du, dass Vulkane manchmal den ganzen Flugzeugverkehr lahmlegen? Oder wie Erdbeben 30 Meter hohe Flutwellen auslösen? All dies und noch viel mehr Spannendes rund um Vulkane und Erdbeben erfährst du in diesem Buch!

      Alles über Vulkane und Erdbeben
    • 2015

      Exploring the phenomenon of wildfires, this level 3 reader delves into their causes, significance, and potential dangers. Featuring captivating color photographs and intriguing facts, it aims to spark curiosity and enhance understanding of these powerful natural events.

      Wildfires
    • 2015

      Lively and information-packed, this book is bursting with mind-blowing animal records. The fastest, the biggest, the most poisonous--it's all here for kids to discover. It's a visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design -- as dynamic as the animal world it celebrates.

      National Geographic Kids Animal Records: The Biggest, Fastest, Weirdest, Tiniest, Slowest, and Deadliest Creatures on the Planet
    • 2014

      Close your eyes for a moment and think back to the last time your were in a stadium. The roar of the crowd. The swelling excitement as the team took the field. The massive Jumbotron and blaring sound system. The smell of hot dogs. For those who work in stadiums as well as other sports facilities, this adrenaline rush can be a daily experience. As explained in this detailed guide, the opportunities for work in this arena are vast. Find out what education and other life skills might be required to take on positions including office manager, event manager, business administrator, security guard, maintenance crew member, salesperson, IT specialist, and more.

      Dream Jobs in Stadium and Sports Facility Operations
    • 2014

      Fact or Fib?

      • 207 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      How much do you know about dinosaurs, bugs, and animals? Stegosaurus had the smallest brain of all the dinosaurs. An ant can lift a ladybird. There are about four million dogs in the world today. Which of these is true and which isn't? In this book, make your choices, turn the page, and see whether you're right or wrong.

      Fact or Fib?
    • 2013

      Careers in Digital Animation

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Computers have reinvigorated the traditional art of animation, leading to a proliferation of digital images everywhere we turn. Live-action films, television graphics, screen crawls and online ads, video and computer games, mobile apps—we are surrounded by digital animation 24/7. This insider's guide shares crucial industry information with readers about the best courses of study, academic programs, internship opportunities, and career-building activities that will lead to successful and gratifying employment. It details the many distinct jobs within the field and their academic, technical, experiential, and professional requirements. It also discusses how best to build and present one's portfolio of work, how to search for jobs, how to prepare for and ace the job interview, and how to engage in lifelong learning in order to advance one's career and rise to the top of the field. Its emphasis on career-preparedness and digital literacy meets the Common Core curriculum reading standards for informational texts.

      Careers in Digital Animation
    • 2013

      National Geographic Kids Everything Money

      A Wealth of Facts, Photos, and Fun!

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring the world of finance, this vibrant and engaging book introduces children to the fundamentals of money through fun facts and stunning photographs. Featuring insights from a National Geographic expert, it includes "Explorer's Corners" that highlight global perspectives on money. The accessible format ensures that young readers grasp essential concepts while discovering the fascinating role of currency in different cultures.

      National Geographic Kids Everything Money
    • 2013

      National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes explodes with incredible photos and amazing facts about the awesome powers of nature. You'll find out that three-quarters of Earth's volcanoes are underwater, that an earthquake in Chile shortened the day by 1.26 milliseconds, and much more. Bursting with fascinating information about the biggest volcanic eruptions and earth-shattering earthquakes, this book takes a fun approach to science, introducing kids to plate tectonics and the tumultuous forces brewing beneath the Earth's surface. Filled with fabulous photos and peppered with great facts, this is a must-have for all young nature lovers, sure to satisfy kids' curiosity about natural disasters and the powers of nature.

      National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes