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"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. "The Middle East" ta... read more

In a universe far, far away, the definitive guide to Star Wars was created. We've storm-trooped our way around Lucas film to get the inside and the dark side of all six Star Wars films including incredible behind-the-scenes stories. Meet and greet every character, droid, creature and alien from Obi-Wan, to Yoda, from the Arena Beasts to Jabba-The-Hutt (and his entourage). Explore every starship and get up close to a multitude of weapons in this amazing guide. It also includes every planet from Coruscant to Mustafar, plus a close lo... read more

Recounts the survival efforts of thousands of people who were inside the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, in an account that also raises questions about building safety and New York's emergency preparedness.

Most pet owners keep at least two different types of animals - dogs and cats are the most common pairings - and a surprisingly large number keep even more animals. Domestic birds, pet rabbits, mice and other rodents, ferrets, snakes, turtles - some people may even raise a goat or pot-bellied pig or two. On top of this, most lovers of domestic pets are also enthusiastic supporters of wildlife. Feeding birds and squirrels all winter long or creating shelters for butterflies, toads and even bats. This book provides nearly two dozen in... read more

This work is a uniquely authoritative yet lightly handled examination of the key tales in the corpus of Greek mythology. Making extensive reference to the original source material the book explores the resonance and relevance of these fascinating and influential tales, both to the Ancient Greeks and to the twenty-first century. The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar char... read more

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This is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world - and how a beautiful retreiver dog made the real difference.Dale was still a baby when hisparentsrealised that something wasn't right. Worried, his mother Nuala took him to see several doctors, before finally hearing the word 'autism' for the first time. Scared but determined that Dale should live a fulfilling life, Nuala describes her despairat her son's condition,her struggle to prevent Dale being excluded from a 'normal' education and ... read more

You never had a science teacher like this!Max Axiom is a super-cool super-scientist who demonstrates and explains science in ways never before seen in the classroom. Whether shrinking down to the size of an ant or riding on a sound wave, Max does whatever it takes to make science super cool and accessible. Reading Level: Grades 3-4 Interest Level: Grades 3-9

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This guide examines over 30 dolphin and porpoise species, from the bottlenose dolphin to the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin. Each description contains information on taxonomy, physical characteristics, reproduction methods, behaviour, diet, field identification, communication and distribution.

Countries in the News presents the facts about countries that are making today's headlines. Written by authors who are specialists in these areas, each book explores a country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and details, up-to-date facts and figures, and balanced opinions on current events. Special panels highlight key information and suggest important points for discussion.

Human fascination with flight is nothing new. Ancient myths tell of the doomed fight of Icarus, and Leonardo da Vinci drafted plans for flying machines during the Renaissance. In 1783, the first hot air balloon flight was recorded in France, but the 20th century saw the real explosion of flight-enabling technology. Air and Space Travel leads readers through the history of human flight and the inventions that made it possible, from the first plans for flying contraptions to the spacecraft of today and what may come in the future. Il... read more

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They overcame the impossible by doing the unthinkable...On 13th October 1972, a plane chartered by an amateur rugby team on their way to Santiago in Chile crashed in the Andes. Some of the forty-five passengers and crew were killed on impact, others seriously injured. Weakened by starvation, extreme cold, and by the awful knowledge that the search had been called off, the survivors had to face the inescapable truth: to live, they must eat the flesh of their dead companions...

America Ferrera is one of Americas most vibrant young talents and shes anything but ugly Shes the star of the hit ABC comedy Ugly Betty, and shes won a Golden Globe and a prestigious SAG Award for her performance as the dowdy assistant with a heart of gold. America has consistently starred in films that empower girls and question the worlds perception of beauty, such as Real Women Have Curves, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer. Sassy, approachable, and realAmerica is the perfect rol... read more

"The Classifying Animals" series welcomes you to the world of classification, in which about 2 million different organisms have been identified and sorted into groups. This appealing and attractive book looks at the class of amphibians, and the orders, families and species within it. Find out about the characteristics that distinguish the amphibians in different groups. Compare the differences in their life cycles. Discover the various ways in which amphibians have adapted to life in different climates and habitats on land and in water.

Stanislavski was the foremost influence on the "Method" school of acting, as developed by Lee Strasberg. Here in concise form is what Stanislavski himself said about acting, aimed at students, experienced theatre people and laymen interested in stage craft.

A Young Adult's edition of the acclaimed bestseller on global warming, which provides information in a direct and compelling way, for the 9-14 age group. The truth about the climate crisis is an inconvenient one that means we are going to have to change the way we live our lives - and this affects young people above all, who will be dealing with global warming for the rest of their lives. Our climate crisis may at times appear to be happening slowly, but in fact it has become a true planetary emergency with problems which we urgen... read more

The cradle of Western civilization, Greece was a land of innovation and supreme power. This book describes the ancient Greeks and their history.

This is the book that's online - with a dedicated website and all the latest links. All the latest information is now at your fingertips! "E.Explore: Ancient Rome" is a unique combination of a book and a website, created with Google[trademark], the world's most popular search engine. Use the book to read all about ancient Rome, then go online to the safe and secure website to discover more. Go back in time to the Roman Empire. From blood-thirsty gladiatorial contests to thrilling chariot races, find out what life was really like fo... read more