Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In a small village in northern Greece, local residents participate in an annual religious festival called Anastenaria. During the festival, believers walk across fire to test their faith and receive blessings from religious figures. Will all the participants make it across the fire? How will their firewalk affect them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In the town of Kariba, Africa, people and animals live together happily. The town was built in a place where wild animals live. As long as both humans and animals obey certain rules, they can live peacefully. What are the rules in Kariba? How dangerous is it there?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The puffer fish is a famous type of fish in Japan. If it's prepared properly, it's a safe and delicious meal. If it's not, it can kill those who eat it. How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scientists doing to protect people who eat puffer fish?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Many towns have special events. However, one town in England has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Dinosaurs are animals that lived long ago. Scientists often study dinosaur bones, or the hard parts inside the body. A team of scientists is looking for dinosaur parts but they're hard to find. Will the team find bones, or something else?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: 'Dog sledding' is a popular sport in parts of the United States and Canada. It's a challenge for most competitors. However, one racer named Racheal Scdoris faces some special challenges. What challenges does Rachael face? How does she overcome them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Queenstown, New Zealand considers itself The Adventure Capital of the World. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queensland such a popular place for adventure? What would you do there?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life's work to study them. He's trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there's one special bird that's difficult to find. Will he succeed?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants, or people to help manage their homes. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Where does one learn them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In some areas of Cambodia, there are few people around. Because of this, people go there to catch and kill animals illegally for food or to sell. If these animals don't get help, there will soon be none left. Who will save the animals before it's too late?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin father than anyone else! How do they throw the pumpkins? Who's going to win?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: A 'volcano' is a mountain with a large hole at the top. 'Active' volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt, or produce very hot, melted rock. In Sicily, there are several towns near a large volcano. Why do people live in such a dangerous place? Is it safe?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: There have been souks, or markets, in Middle Eastern and Arab cities for hundreds of years. People can buy food, clothes, shoes, and much more in them. But, there are no prices on the items. How are prices decided? What's the best way to get a good price?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It's in a hot, tropical area, but it's so high it's always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In windy places, some people catch the wind's power with special equipment and use it to make energy. The schools in one area are using wind power to save energy and money. How is this energy made? Where is it all used?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. The 'Fulani' are a group of people who live in Africa. To become men, young Fulani boys must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test. It's now Yoro's turn. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: People everywhere need water for drinking, washing and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 'Dog sledding' is a popular sport in parts of the United States and Canada. It's a challenge for most competitors. However, one racer named Racheal Scdoris faces some special challenges. What challenges does Rachael face? How does she overcome them?