This author focuses on themes connected to modern life and interpersonal relationships. Her writing style is known for its perceptiveness and ability to capture complex emotions. She dedicates herself to exploring the human psyche and seeking meaning in everyday situations. Her works offer readers a deep insight into human nature.
The narrative transports readers through time, showcasing fascinating mammals that thrived from the age of dinosaurs to the last ice age. It features a diverse range of creatures, from tiny species to massive ones, and even includes glimpses of early human ancestors, offering a captivating exploration of prehistoric life.
Embark on an exciting journey through space exploration, meeting astronauts and learning about various missions. The book invites readers to imagine the possibilities of traveling to Mars and beyond, highlighting the adventures and challenges faced by those who venture into the cosmos.
Super Explorers brings you all the weird fish, mammals and other strange creatures that inhabit the deep, deep • The Frilled Shark is a strange-looking prehistoric shark that swallows its prey whole. • The Japanese Spider Crab has the largest leg-span of any of its species. • Vampire Squids are covered in light-producing organs that flash to confuse their prey. • Fangtooth has impressive-looking teeth and really looks like a monster from the deep! And many more…
Super Explorers take you into space with the astronauts who have circled the Earth, been on the moon, lived on the International Space Station and those who hope to one day travel to Mars and beyond: * Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. * Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov made the first spacewalk in history. * Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space.
Super Explorers takes you back in time to the medieval days when people lived in castles and knights roamed slaying dragons and rescuing beautiful • Castles were fortifications made of stone built in the Middle Ages to control land and protect nobles from their enemies. • Many castles were surrounded by large water-filled moats. • Most castles have secret passages so the inhabitants could hide or escape if the castle was taken by enemies. • Castles had towers and arrow slits from which the soldiers could see any attackers at long distances. • Knights swore their loyalty to the king or noble of their choice. • Knights needed armor, weapons and a well-trained war horse, which he depend to take care of him in battle.
Explore the wonders of our Solar System and beyond, featuring eight planets, five dwarf planets, and numerous minor planets. Discover fascinating facts about moons, with Jupiter hosting 69 and Saturn 62. Learn how the Sun's gravity influences planetary orbits, and uncover extreme temperatures, from Mercury's scorching 117˚C to Neptune's frigid -216˚C. The possibility of extraterrestrial life on Enceladus, Saturn's moon, adds an exciting dimension to this cosmic journey.
Super Explorers take you up into the stars to see the wonders of the night sky • For the best night sky watching, leave the city and go into the countryside or wilderness • You can see many interesting things in the night sky just by looking up―stars, planets, moons, comets, meteor showers, satellites and aurora • Jupiter has 69 moons; you can easily see its 4 Galilean Moons with binoculars or a telescope • Look up into the night sky for constellations―groups of stars that form patterns and represent creatures or gods • Just after sunset or before sunrise, you may see a rare Green Flash on the horizon. Look for the star charts at the back of the book to find out which constellations to look for in spring, summer, fall and winter!
Super Explorers explore space What are planets, stars, meteors, comets? How big is space? Super Explorers have special powers to take you out into space to discover its mysteries.
Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.
A colorfully illustrated field guide to 91 mammals common to the wide ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Full-page color photos, color illustrations, tracks and range maps are just some of the components of this guide.