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As the often unnoticed architect of a region’s landscapes and terrains, climate shapes the way life and societies develop in any given area. Reflecting the aggregate weather patterns of a place, climate can vary drastically around the globe and can itself be impacted by human actions. The classification...

Long before they took to the sea and air, warring factions engaged in land-based conflicts that involved close-range combat with rudimentary defenses and weapons. As civilizations have advanced, so too have their military strategies, tactics, and weaponry. Eventually this led to the development of...

Take a walk through the neighborhood and enjoy a few treats—and learn about spending money and making change as you go.

Take an interesting look at all kinds of boats, from early canoes to powerful icebreakers to boats of the future.

The ingenuity evidenced during the Renaissance was not just limited to the fine arts. A number of scientists and inventors also made astonishing breakthroughs in astronomy, medicine, physics, and more. Readers examine the scientific revolution, profiling Isaac Newton, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo, and many other great thinkers who transformed the scientific and mechanical worlds.

Compare animals of different sizes and types in this book about opposites.

Patterns are everywhere, even on plants and animals. You can have fun finding some patterns as you read Patterns in Nature.

With its flourishing metropolises, China has come to be identified with urban life and rapid technological advancement. Yet much of its landscape also boasts communities sustained by wondrous natural resources, which contribute to the scenic and spiritual beauty of the nation as well as its economic...

"Entspannungsgeschichten von der Trauminsel" ist ein Buch für Kinder im Alter von 3-8 Jahren. Wenn es im Alltag mal wieder stressig ist und wenig Zeit für Ruhe und Entspannung bleibt - da ist der Besuch einer Fee, die Herzenswünsche erfüllt, oder ein leckeres Picknick im Park mit frischen...

With examples from both past and present, early readers learn about the ways that rules help keep us safe and respectful of one another. Vibrant images in conjunction with engaging, Spanish-translated text provides readers with an inviting experience.

Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this Spanish-translated nonfiction e-book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!

Written in British English, In Secrets of Pollution and Conservation, you will find out how human activity has polluted the air, land, and sea, and what steps people are taking to clean up the planet.

Bacteria, algae, and protozoa—microorganisms that are easily overlooked in our daily lives—can be found in a wide variety of locations and serve innumerable ecological purposes. While some such organisms have been associated with disease, they have also been invaluable in agriculture and in the...

Arguably one the greatest influences on the Western world, if not the world as a whole, the Christian faith can be described as a cultural and religious colossus for the tremendous effect it has had on the development of civilization as we know it. Although centered around the figure of Jesus of Nazareth,...