This remarkable new book describes how water flow is being used in tidal and wave energy farms, and how the oceansthe worlds largest solar collectorscontain enough heat in the surface water to power the world![...]
How are the tallest buildings built? How do the biggest boats get into the water? The crane, also known as a bridge or overhead crane, is the large machine used for these big, tall jobs. Children will learn about the different types and sizes of cranes and how they perform; how a crane is a vehicle;[...]
What are the machines and vehicles that tear through tough material, then make our roads smooth and safe? Find out about back hoes and pounders, rollers and pavers; the work these vehicles do; how theyre made; and who can use them![...]
Each year during the beginning of spring, millions of Indian people celebrate Holi, also called the Festival of Colours. This two-day celebration includes important Hindu rituals and traditions. This title presents an introduction this colourful celebration.[...]
Purim is one of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar. This springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. This title allows you to learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.[...]
Superstar singer, songwriter, and artist M.I.A. ('Maya' to her friends) has come a long way from humble beginnings. Born in Britain, she lived most of her young life in the birthplace of her parents, Sri Lanka, while it was torn by civil war. After returning to Britain, she rose to fame as a multi-t[...]
Singer and actor Miley Cyrus rose to superstardom playing a character with two names and two lives. In the hit TV series "Hannah Montana", Cyrus starred as typical teenager Miley Stewart who also had a secret life as rock star Hannah Montana. In real life, Miley has far outdistanced Hannah with her [...]
Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Learn about how Jewish people eat special foods, reflect on the year gone by, an[...]