Catherine Chambers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
In Clash of the Gladiators, join DK Adventures' exclusive SLIP club (Secret Living In the Past)—a group of young history buffs who belong to a top-secret club that allows them to travel throughout history to any time, any place, through a phone app. This time their journey takes them to Ancient Rome, where the mighty gladiators are getting ready to stage a huge spectacle at the Colosseum. But trouble is stirring at the amphitheater. Will...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
Español
Description
"The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 22 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Los relatos de los indígenas americanos están llenos de personajes, criaturas y leyendas que fascinan a la gente en todo el mundo. Esta serie combina espectaculares relatos e información de no ficción que ofrecen una imagen completa sobre las historias de los aborígenes de América del Norte. Este libro ecxplora los dioses y diosas, héroes, villanos, estafadores y aventuras que hacen fascinantes estos mitos y leyendas."--Provided by publisher.
"American...
4) Drought
Author
Language
English
Description
Examines drought disasters, discussing what causes them, how they affect people, and how we can compensate for them. Includes a section on the drought in the Sahel region of Africa.
6) Hurricane
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes how hurricanes are formed, how they are measured, the harmful and beneficial effects of these storms, and their impact on humans, animals, and plants.
10) Spain
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geographical, historical, and social aspects of everyday life in Spain, examining the different regions, trade, agriculture, and school and homelife. Includes modelmaking, recipes, games, and other activities.
11) Blizzard
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces what a blizzard is, and how some humans, plants, and animals have adapted to living in places where these fierce snowstorms are common.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
This book discusses natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods and droughts, and how scientists use technology to try to predict them. It includes information on how seismology is used to predict earthquakes, how sonar equipment can detect flooding risks, and how GPS and hazard systems can map and predict hurricanes and tornadoes. But could governments do more to protect us from natural disasters? What do you think?-- Provided...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Explores the different layers of the Earth, from the mountains, meadows, and oceans atop the Earth's crust to its molten core, and explains such phenomena as volcanoes, tectonic plates, and earthquakes.
17) Chinese New Year
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1997]
Physical Description
30 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the traditions, ceremonies, and foods associated with the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Description
126 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Experience the drama of scientific discovery! Alexander Graham Bell was determined to be the first to invent a transmitter that would carry a spoken message. With the help of Thomas Watson, Bell is about to transform we all communicate.The race is on, because Elisha Gray and other inventors are submitting patents, too"--
DK Reads The First Telephone is part of DK's three-level reading scheme helping kids learn how to read at home - and learn to...
20) Big freeze
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces what a "big freeze" is, and how some humans, plants, and animals have adapted to living in places where these fierce ice storms are common.
