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Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost temples of the Maya?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 212 x 3mm | 66gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 206 x 4mm | 85gAnul aparitiei: 12 Dec 2012

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 139 x 209 x 7mm | 60gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In Japan, a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream. This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult training. What happens during the training of a geisha? Why does Umechika want to be one?ISBN: 9781424022311Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 150 x 203 x 2mm | 89gAnul aparitiei: 30 Jan 2009

In Japan, a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream. This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult training. What happens during the training of a geisha? Why does Umechika want to be one?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 11 Dec 2008

THE LEXICAL APPROACH develops current thinking, synthesizing the best insights of previous theory, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and modern approaches to grammar.ISBN: 9780906717998Nr pagini: 176 pagesFormat: 170 x 240 x 10mm | 365gAnul aparitiei: 10 Mar 2010

Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl are two of the highest volcanoes in Mexico. According to a Mexican myth, Popocatepetl was once an Aztec warrior and Iztaccihuatl was his lost love. But how did they become volcanoes?ISBN: 9781285191461Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 151 x 229 x 1mm | 45gAnul aparitiei: 22 Apr 2013

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It\\''s dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 4mm | 75gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It\\''s dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 21 Dec 2007

Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called \\''jambiya.\\'' An unusual animal called a \\''rhinoceros\\'' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 2mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 21 Nov 2007

Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called \\''jambiya.\\'' An unusual animal called a \\''rhinoceros\\'' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 144 x 200 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

A tailor makes \\"magic\\" clothes for a king. But no one can see these \\"magic\\" clothes! Will the tailor trick the silly king? Read and find out! ISBN: 9781285190655Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 165 x 184 x 1mm | 39gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Marisol, a beautiful young woman, is followed home by a green rabbit. That night, the rabbit turns into a handsome prince. The prince is under a spell. Only someone who truly loves him can break the spell and make him a man forever. Can Marisol prove her love?ISBN: 9781285191355Nr pagini: 16 pagesFormat: 154 x 229 x 1mm | 45gAnul aparitiei: 25 Feb 2013

Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes \\''kite crazy\\'' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other\\''s kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?ISBN: 9781424022212Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 206 x 3mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009...

Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes \\''kite crazy\\'' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other\\''s kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 68gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012...

Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called \\''The Giant\\''s Causeway.\\'' According to a local story, a big man, or \\''giant,\\'' made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 149 x 203 x 3mm | 80gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called ''The Giant''s Causeway.'' According to a local story, a big man, or ''giant,'' made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?ISBN: 1424010543Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 147 x 205 x 3mm | 54gAnul aparitiei: 06 Dec 2012

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?ISBN: 9781424022304Nr pagini: 24 pagesFormat: 146 x 210 x 4mm | 88gAnul aparitiei: 03 Apr 2009

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?ISBN: 9781424011063Nr pagini: 32 pagesFormat: 149 x 205 x 3mm | 66gAnul aparitiei: 05 Dec 2008