Richardson, Gillian

"Many people hike as a way to see places they cannot reach by bicycle, car, or airplane . . . covers the basics of hiking, going over how and where to hike, recommended gear, safety measures, and related activities. It also includes interesting facts about hiking, as well as healthy eating and exercise tips to help readers improve their fitness"--Provided by publisher.

Provides answers to questions about ecosystems, covering where they are located, biodiversity, how they function, food chains, ecotourism, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Presents an introduction to the children's author, Dan Gutman, in simple text with photographs, providing information on his childhood, education, and how he became a writer.

Provides answers to questions about ecosystems, covering where they are located, biodiversity, how they function, food chains, ecotourism, and more.

"Climb on deck for 10 ocean adventures, starting with the groundbreaking exploits of Zheng He's 15th-century treasure ships and navigating unknown waters with Vasco da Gama's S?o Gabriel. Sail on the Lady Penrhyn with the first convicts exiled to Australia, and on USS Susquehanna's pivotal mission to Japan. Witness the tense confrontations of the Holocaust survivor ship Exodus 1947 in Israel and theKomagata Maru in Canada, and the standoff when Somali pirates seized the oil tanker Sirius Star"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at ten routes from around the world that have shaped the world today.

Examines the habitats of living things from plants to animals to forms of marine life and more. Provides information on how living things survive in their varying habitats and their roles as members of ecosystems.

"Provides information about leisure activities that can be enjoyed in nature. Contains photos, charts, and healthy eating and exercise tips that encourage readers to get outdoors and enjoy hiking"--Provided by publisher.