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Two new books on indigenous peoples and conservation have been added to naturalist Michael Chinery's exciting series Secrets of the Rainforest. Each colorful book shows us the wonderful array of plants and animals that live in the lush wildernesses of the world's tropical rainforests. Acting as the earth's lungs, the rainforests are of vital importance to the planet and to the many indigenous peoples who have traditionally lived in harmony wit...

Exploring the influence of Arabic and the religion of Islam on the traditions and celebrations of the people of Iraq, this book also details the contributions of this country to civilization, from the construction of temples in Mesopotamia to the arts and crafts created by its people.

Candid full-color photographs highlight this fascinating look at the daily lives of today's Iraqi and Kurdish populations in a country scarred by conflict. The ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations are also explored.

The modern nation of Iraq occupies the ancient land of Mesopotamia, where the world's first known civilization began. From the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where these first peoples settled, to the mountain communities of the north, and deserts of the south, Iraq the land explores a timeless landscape scarred by a history of war and conquest. Topics include: - the unrest between Iraq and its neighboring countries for Iraq's rich o...

Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

Plants and animals in the Sonoran desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. Conserving water is a large part of these food--chain adaptations. Learn about the spectacular saguaro cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of this desert. Children will learn about- how plants make food- how desert plants and animals adapt to drought and heat- desert hunters and scavengers- d...

Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

This informative book focuses on temperate forest food chains. It looks at the plants, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores of this habitat and how they get food energy during the various seasons of the year. Forest Food Chains includes information on: - forest herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores - how plants make food - animal adaptation in winter - decomposition and the forest floor - dangers to forest food chains and webs Teacher's guide...

Describes the damage being done to the environment, both natural and man-made, and what can be done to protect future generations.

From the mysterious plagues and diseases of ancient times to global epidemics and the flu, these disasters have evoked fear in the hearts of people. This book looks at- how disease and plague outbreaks occur and to stay safe- predicting and preventing their spread- from the Black Plague, small pox, and flu to AIDS and SARS- the Red Cross, Centers for Disease Control, and World Health OrganizationA timely new book on Hurricane Katrina has been ...

Ocean Storm Alert! looks at how whirlpools, tidal waves, and tsunamis start, and their effect on people at sea and in coastal areas. Other topics include- famous storms throughout history and the recovery afterward- Doppler radar and other technology- techniques to stay safe and how to avoid unsafe weather- their physical and geographical patternsA timely new book on Hurricane Katrina has been added to this spectacular series which puts young ...

Long periods of sweltering weather can scorch crops, cause widespread famine, and kill animals and people. This fascinating new book explores how heat affects the human body and how you can stay safe during times of extreme heat or lack of water.

Through many photographs and illustrations, Food Chains and You describes how the transfer of energy takes place from the sun to various plants and animals, including people. It shows children how they, too, are part of food chains. Children will learn about - herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and decomposers - energy pyramids - how we are part of many webs - dangers to food chains and webs - tips on how to eat Earth-friendly foods and g...

Every day, up to 100 species of animals become extinct, and each year this number grows. Scientists feel that more than forty thousand species of animals may die out each year. In Bobbie Kalman's new series,

Kids can enjoy hours of good company with lively pet parakeets. The concise text and bright photographs in Parakeets will teach young people how to keep pet parakeets safe and healthy. They will learn about - parakeet food - setting up a parakeet cage - proper handling of these pet birds - baby parakeets - keeping a parakeet clean Bobbie Kalman's series Pet Care provides children with an overview of everything they need to know about tak...

It is fun to watch colorful goldfish swim around a tank, but the care of these little animals can be challenging! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs will help children ensure that their pet goldfish have long, healthy lives. Children will learn about - different goldfish breeds - baby goldfish - setting up the fish tank - how to feed a goldfish - cleaning the fish tank Bobbie Kalman's series Pet Care provides children with an ...

Life-giving water can quickly become a raging torrent of destruction.

The current trends of living a sedentary lifestyle and eating ever-increasing fast-food portions has resulted in a large number of out-of-shape, energy-deficient children.

The Dreaming, agricultural shows, holidays, barbeques "damper" recipe, bush music, dot paintings and X-ray art, famous Australians, "The Firemakers" an Aboriginal folktale

The selva, sierra, and costa regions, Lake Titicaca and the floating Uros islands, the Amazon River, Lima and other cities, El Nino, mining for gold, fishing, guano harvesting. Ilamas and the jaguar