Examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, Yuri Gagarin, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time, the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
Examines the role women played during the industrial revolution by relating the stories of Elizabeth Fry, Florence Nightingale, Sarah G. Bagley and Mother Jones.
Examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon, Neil Armstrong, from his early life to his first trip aboard an American spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time, the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
"What is it like to witness a tornado? This book looks at the Moore, El Reno, and other tornadoes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media."--.
Full color photographs and engaging text will have young readers enchanted as we take them into the world of popular music. Pop shows children the talented men and women behind the hit songs they love to hear.
Introduces young readers to deserts by describing how to survive if stranded in a desert, discussing finding water, shelter, fire, finding food, dangerous animals, body protection, and rescue.
Text and photographs profile the world's longest legs, fingernails, reptile, car, insect, hot dog, coral reef, swim, ship, man-made structure, and lifespan.
