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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
By land, sea, and air, women have traveled the globe, blazing a
trail of exploration, discovery and empowerment. This illustrated
guide of explorers tells the incredible stories of the women who
went against all odds to see the world and go beyond the limits set
by their times. The second title in Lisa Graves' Women in History
series, Trail Blazers is an indisputable resource for today's
children.
Aspiring young ecologists will discover an amazing group of role
models and memorable experiments in Ecology for Kids, the fifth
book in The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. This engaging guide
offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work
with ecology. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with
some background about the importance of their work, and a
description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's
world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story
offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the
scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from
very simple projects using materials you probably already have on
hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive
items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people
and scientific concepts you'll explore: Eunice Newton Foote (b.
1819) See how carbon dioxides trap heat George Washington Carver
(b. 1864) Grow beans and study soil conditions Rachel Carson (b.
1907) Test the water clarity from local ponds, lakes, or steams E.
O. Wilson (b. 1929) Observe insects in their natural habitats With
this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of ecology,
inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig into even more
incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series
with: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and
Math for Kids.
Did you know that dinosaurs lived on the Isle of Skye 165 million
years ago? That North Ronaldsay sheep only eat seaweed? Or that
Loch Ness is so deep that it holds more water than all of Wales and
England's lakes combined? Bursting with all you need to know about
its people and places, history and culture -- from warrior kings
and mythical monsters, to famous landmarks, spectacular landscapes,
unique wildlife and much, much more -- this entertaining and
informative atlas offers readers a whirlwind trip around the
highlands and islands, lowlands and cities that make Scotland so
amazing. With a wealth of exciting and unexpected facts from David
MacPhail, and vibrant and dynamic illustrations by Anders Frang, An
Amazing Illustrated Atlas of Scotland is a perfect book for young
adventurers whether they live in Scotland or not.
"God's Country," is the best way to describe Inverness, during the
'60s. If was a safe place filled with wonder and natural beauty.
While reading Inverness; The Barefoot Years, take a break and close
your eyes. See if you can remember chasing lightning bugs at dusk
or the smell after a spring rain. Can you still hear the whistle of
the midnight train or remember running barefoot on the school play
ground. I hope this book brings you a flood of great childhood
memories. If I had one wish it would be to turn back the hands of
time so our children or grandchildren could live as we did, a
carefree, innocent childhood.
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