A funny and thoughtful story about the power of little voices, from the creator of Where's the Elephant? and Welcome. How many trees make a forest? Each animals thinks they know the answer but they j
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil' Bill GatesIs flying dangerous? How much do the world's cows weigh? And what makes people happy?From earth's nations and inhabitants, through the fuels and foods that energize them, to the transportation and inventions of our modern world - and how all of this affects the planet itself - in Numbers Don't Lie, Professor Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge lazy thinking. Packed with 'Well-I-never-knew-that' information and with fascinating and unusual examples throughout, we find out how many people it took to build the Great Pyramid, that vaccination yields the best return on investment, and why electric cars aren't as great as we think (yet). There's a wonderful mix of science, history and wit, all in bite-sized chapters on a broad range of topics.Urgent and essential, Numbers Don't Lie inspires readers to interrogate what they take to b
Why do tree frogs like rain? How do animals live in very cold places? Find out how animals can live in places with bad weather in this BBC Earth reader. The Ladybird Do You Know? graded readers seri
Did you know that goats see in widescreen, or that horses can't see directly in front of them? How We See is a fascinating insight into how humans and animals see the world. Be amazed by the differenc
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How to Start a Business in Taiwan is an elaborative and informative guidebook that includes everything a foreigner needs to know to start a successful business in Taiwan. From the value of being an en
Hundreds of thousands of small business owners are tossing and turning at night, trying to figure out how to attract more customers. They need to know how to sell, both individually and through their
Everything you need to know to restore or customize your classic Japanese motorcycle.Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles is your thorough, hands-on manual, covering all the mechanical subsystems that make up a motorcycle. From finding a bike to planning your project to dealing with each mechanical system, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles includes everything you need to know to get your classic back on the road.Japanese motorcycles have been the best-selling bikes in the world since the mid-1960s, driven by the "big four": Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. Of course certain bikes have always had a following - Honda CB750, 305 Hawk, CB400-
Thump Goes the Rabbit is a picture book in the award-winning Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series about how animals communicate and what they’re talking about!Did you know that animals each have their own u
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From award-winning author Marissa Moss comes the first children’s book about Allan Pinkerton, one of America’s greatest detectives. Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln, but few know anything a
Did you know the water in your glass could be the same water the dinosaurs drank? Discover more incredible facts about Earth's water, the challenges facing it, and how your actions can help defend this precious resource. Dive in! No doubt about it, water is fascinating! It's also essential. Every living thing on Earth needs it, from big blue whales to teeny, tiny bacteria. But our planet is facing some serious water problems: Drinkable water isn't easily accessible to everyone, the demands for water around the globe are increasing while the supply is limited, and some human actions are causing disastrous ripple effects downstream for ecosystems and the animals that live in them. Fortunately, there is hope! And that's where this book comes in. By learning the ins and outs of important water issues and making small but powerful changes in our daily life, we can help protect the water that connects us all on our beautiful blue planet. Features include: - What kids can do right now to comb
Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to grasp grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to figure out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay?Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language. Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to Be Good at Language Art
