This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. The contributions of Iraq to world culture are numerous. This book traces the influence of early civilisations through the construction of ancient temples, the development of cuneiform writing, and the invention of the wheel. This book also explores the influence of Arabic and the religion of Islam on the traditions and celebrations of the people of Iraq. The topics include: the traditional and modern art and music of Iraq; temples built in Mesopo...
Each title of Our Earth in Action examines the Earth's physical processes and investigates the causes and effects thereof. From erupting volcanoes to eroding coasts and from extreme weather patterns to violent earthquakes, Our Earth in Action puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos and explanatory diagrams.
Methods of Presenting Fieldwork Data
by D. A. Richardson, P.R. St.John, and Peter St. John
"Explores the life of Ellen Ochoa, including her childhood in California, her rise through the ranks in NASA, several space shuttle missions, and becoming the first Latino woman in space"--Provided by publisher.
This book which is part of a series designed to encourage children to discover more about the world of nature describes jellyfish, anemones and corals and explains the variations among the members of the group, how they feed and reproduce, how they defend themselves and the relationship between them and other sea creatures. It also describes the dangers of jellyfish stings, the beauty of the corals and the threat they face from human activity. Miranda MacQuitty has written many articles on a ran...
The titles in this series look at solutions to key world environmental problems and try to encourage readers to contribute to a sustainable future.
Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the different ways that maps can show information about the world.
This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a valley. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living in a valley, such as landslides! The book also looks at how people adapt to living in a valley and the different things people do in their daily lives, from mining rock and minerals, to going hiking!
Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of the world with this beginner atlas, created with the map experts at National Geographic. Simple, colourful maps, bold pictures, and accessible text present basic geography, continent by continent, to spark kids' curiosity about the planet we inhabit. They'll learn elementary mapping skills and concepts like what is a globe versus a map? What is a compass rose? What features make up the land? Where is the ocean? And what are the countries where p...
Landscapes And People: Earths Changing Continents Paperback (Landscapes and People)
by Neil Morris
This series introduces pupils to maps and mapping skills and shows how to use and interpret maps in a progressive way, starting with simple maps and basic concepts, through to scales, grid references and national and global maps. Highly illustrated with a variety of different maps, photographs and diagrams. Includes mapping games and activities A valuable resource for both topic work and mapping
What is it like to witness a meteor? This book looks at the Chelyabinsk Meteor and other asteroid strikes, using first-hand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists and the media.
Iran (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens)) (Countries of the World Set 1)
by Karen Kenney
Part of a series of information books specifically designed for children of 5 years and upwards, each text tackles a specific topic in such a way as to inform, encourage activities and projects and to build up skill in finding information. The books are suitable for use in class - for individual research or as the basis for group discussion - and for reading at home for pleasure. This particular text, on rubbish, was shortlisted for the Times Educational Supplement Junior Information Book Award...
Focusing on Russia, this volume is part of a series of illustrated titles that introduces food and recipes from different countries and cultures around the world. Each title explores a country or region, its food culture, eating and food habits, customs and utensils, in addition to issues of safety hygiene, quantities and measurements. The books each offer 17 simple, healthy recipes with an introduction, list of ingredients (and suggested alternatives), special utensils and step-by-step instruct...
Describes how various groups, such as the Inuit, Bedouin, and Tuareg, move around from place to place with their families and animals.
The "World in Focus" series provides an up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Including discussion of the major challenges facing each country now and in the future, this book gives a real insight into life in Pakistan, a modern Islamic country in which about 96 per cent of the people are Muslim. It has a thriving economy, yet it struggles to cope with its huge and fast-growing population and problems of poverty. Major challenges include negotiations with India over Kashmir,...