Bøger udgivet af Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

Penguins, one of the few animals that live in the Southern Hemisphere, live mainly in oceans and leave the water only to breed. Several penguin species are endangered because water pollution and global warming affect both their water and land habitats. This book looks at the different species of penguins and the many dangers faced by them.

Describes life under the feudal system, the growth of towns and trade, and the influence of the church on society. This work captivates young readers by providing an account of the daily lives of: the nobility; knights; peasants; monks and nuns; townspeople; and medieval Muslims. It is suitable for ages 7-14.

Suitable of children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses city life and modernisation. It also discusses: the construction boom; one-child family updates and how better economic situations are changing social rules; and, the status of disputed territories and the government's policies on religions they feel are a threat.

Insects are essential to life on Earth and many of them are endangered. Intended for ages 4-8, this book helps children discover that many species of beetles, butterflies, moths, ants, and other insects are endangered and that thousands of others are at risk. It features photography that shows these animals in their natural habitats and reveals.

Insects live all over the world and are food for many animals, including other insects! Intended for ages 4-8, this work teaches children about the many ways these tiny creatures defend themselves against predators. It features full-colour photographs, and labelled illustrations.

A time of questions and new ways of thinking marked the scientific world during the Renaissance. This title lets you follow along as the greatest minds of the time make enormous leaps and bounds toward enlightened thinking. It shows you how the role of a scientist evolved. It is suitable for ages 11 to 12 years.

What are those fast-moving bugs you see when you turn on the kitchen light? Where did they go? Most likely, they were cockroaches. One of the most hated and feared insect species, cockroaches love to live with humans and have done so for centuries. This title presents a historical and biological biography of this loathed creepy crawly.

"What happens when light is blocked? How can we redirect light? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled title. Readers will explore the properties of transparent, translucent, opaque, and reflective materials, and learn how to redirect light beams and create shadows"--

Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate holidays and family occasions, as well as the traditions of the cultures from which their families first came.

This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war.

Discusses cirrus clouds, how they form, and the types of weather they indicate.

This colorful book describes the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of the Russian people celebrated in the many different festivals of Russia today. Young readers will also learn how Russians celebrate family occasions.

This wonderful book describes the different traditions and festivals celebrated in Japan today and how they are influenced by a love of art, nature, beauty, and ritual. Young readers will also learn how the Japanese people celebrate family occasions.

This fascinating book describes how native Brazilian and Portuguese traditions, beliefs, and rituals have combined into the holidays and festivals celebrated in Brazil today. Young readers will also learn how the Brazilian people celebrate family occasions.

The Ural Mountains form a natural boundary called the "Stone Belt" between Europe and Asia. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Ural mountain range, as well as the cultures and ways of life of the people in Russia and Kazakhstan who live in its shadow.

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world and was home to one of the great ancient civilizationsthe Incas. This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Andes mountain range. The Andes' connection to the cultures and ways of life of the people in South America who live in its shadow is also explored.

Suitable for children, this title includes images of the giant mammals of the Arctic. It explains how a polar bear's body is suited to living in an icy climate and swimming in freezing oceans.

Helps children's learn about different kinds of planes including jumbo jets, seaplanes, and stunt planes. This book also describes the basic parts and functions of various planes.

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities.

A question and answer book that invites readers to explore the world around them. This book asks children 'What do you see? What do I see?' The response appears on the opposite page. It includes photographs that show what they see - a bee, a bunny, a chimpanzee, and even a girl in a seashell.

The mighty Yangtze River - the third-longest river in the world - is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society.

Follows the St Lawrence River, once a main route of the fur and timber trades.

Clarisse becomes obsessed with dieting. Sam is impatience for change - will he always be 4'11" and 98 pounds? This title helps young people learn that they may have more control over self-image than they imagine. It includes two plays that focus on both body image.

Teaches young readers about what lines and angles are.

From floor exercises to balance beams and parallel bars, this title explains gymnastics through text and colourful images.