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Why do spiders hide in dark corners? How did the world come into being? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Africa. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Africa

Anna Claybourne

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Tsunamis and Seiches

How did the crow get its black feathers? How do the gods protect the people from drought and other natural disasters? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of South and Southeast Asia. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia

What river in India plays a central role in Hindu spiritual life? How were the Great Lakes formed? Read this book to find out! Natural Marvels is an eight-volume series that takes readers around the globe to explore land features created by erosion, volcanic activity, and other natural forces.

Fabled Waters

Who was the Maya corn god? How did the Inca explain the origin of the world? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the peoples of Central and South America. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Central and South America

What does a Holland Lop rabbit eat? Where should a pet Holland Lop be kept? What are common signs of illness in rabbits? Read this book to find out!

Holland Lops and Other Rabbits

Where do hamsters live in the wild? What should you look for when choosing a pet hamster? What kind of personality might a hamster have? Read this book to find out!

Hamsters and Other Pet Rodents

What kind of personality might a box turtle have? What does a box turtle eat? For how long can box turtles live? Read this book to find out!

Box Turtles and Other Pond and Marsh Turtles

What kind of personality might a Siamese cat have? How do you groom a Siamese cat? What are some other breeds of short-haired cats? Read this book to find out!

Siamese and Other Short-Haired Cats

Why do iguanas sunbathe? Why does an iguana stick out its tongue? Which lizard is often mistaken for a snake? Read this book to find out!

Iguanas and Other Lizards

How does Earth support life? What is the moon made of? How does the moon move around Earth? Read this book to find out!

Earth and Earth's Moon

How was Rome founded? Who were the Roman gods? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the ancient peoples of Rome. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome

How do different types of rocks form? How were mummies made? How does animation work? How do your vocal cords make sound? Discover the answer to these questions and more through these exciting, challenging, and fun experiments!

The Secret Files of Professor L. Otto Funn

Robert O. Zeleny

World Book 1990, Annual Science Supplement. Cumulative index of topics for the year 1989. Some topics are: Extinct prehistoric animals, oceans, King Herod's seaport, garbage, plant and animal mimicry, telescopes, Mt. St. Helen's, dark matter, atmospheric gases and climate change, wind whear, mapping genes, rainforests, disease, high definition TV, James D. Watson, discoverer of DNA's structure; Walter E. Massey, theoretical physicist.

The World Book Annual Science Supplement

Science Year

Where did the people of Ireland come from? Who was King Arthur? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Britain and Ireland. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Britain and Ireland

Who was the most important Greek god? What is a Minotaur? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the ancient peoples of Greece. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece

Where is Mammoth Cave and what's special about it? What are geodes and how are they formed? Read this book to find out! Natural Marvels is an eight-volume series that takes readers around the globe to explore land features created by erosion, volcanic activity, and other natural forces.

Worlds Beneath Our Feet

Why do wolves live in packs? Why do wolves howl? Which wild dogs climb trees? Read this book to find out!

Wolves and Other Wild Dogs

How does human activity affect climate change? How does climate change affect our every day lives? Is global warming changing the patterns of rainfall? The exciting, eye-catching photographs and easy-to-understand sentences in Living with Climate Change help young readers learn about the possible devastating effects of climate change on life on Earth. As they read along, kids will learn how they can help fight climate change by changing little things in their everyday lives. The book also has a helpful glossary and an index that direct students to the most important terms and topics.

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