Fagbøger for børn og unge: opdagelser og udforskning

Would you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!

Told in the voice of an elderly Chinese grandfather, eager for his and his countrymen's legacy as builders of the CPR to live on, I Am Not a Ghost: The Canadian Pacific Railway reveals a part of Canadian history that has been overlooked. From the Indigenous people who helped Chinese newcomers survive in their new environment to the dangerous and lifethreatening conditions under which these newcomers lived and worked, I Am Not a Ghost is sure to open some eyes on this part of Canada's history.

Mathematics is more fun, mysterious and magical than many of us realize, and it is present in all aspects of our lives. We certainly can't live without it! - Why is zero considered the most dangerous number? - How did ancient Egyptians measure the world with just a simple stick? - What was the basic math error that caused a NASA spacecraft to crash into Mars? > Documentary filmmaker Hoe Yeen Nie and historian/artist David Liew take you on a quest to unlock the secret world of numbers and math, and explore how it has transformed our lives in all sorts of incredible ways. Are you ready for an amazing adventure? The Change Makers series of books will build in children a strong sense of inquiry -- to arm them with knowledge in S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) to tackle this brave new world of unknowns.

"The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star the Sun and the planets that orbit it. The Solar System covers space in thrilling detail and is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the solar system is perfect for space lovers everywhere"--

The captivating story of how the Blue Camas, a flower that has been cultivated on Canada's west coast since time immemorial, came to symbolize the meeting of two contrasting ways of life and the perseverance of traditional knowledge against all odds.

He will never stop hunting me down. I have to end him. And soon.Lee Westfall survived the dangerous journey to California. She found a new family inthe other outcasts of their wagon train, and Jefferson, her best friend, is beginning to woo her shamelessly. Now they have a real home?one rich in gold, thanks to Lee's magical ability to sense the precious metal in the world around her.But Lee's Uncle Hiram has survived his own journey west. He's already murdered her parents, and he will do anything to have Lee and her talents under his control. No one is safe. When he kidnaps her, she sees firsthand the depths of his depravity.Lee's magic is changing, though. It is growing. The gold no longer simply sings to her?it listens. It obeys her call. Will that alone be enough to destroy her uncle?The second book of Rae Carson's acclaimed Gold Seer trilogy takes us deep into the heart of the gold fields and continues the epic story of an unforgettable heroine.The gold runs deep. I feel it pulsing way down in the earth. It glitters in my mind. And when the gold speaks to me, I speak back.The sequel to Walk on Earth a Stranger, a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award longlist title

"Shipwrecked! is an adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers about the most captivating shipwrecks from history. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time"--

"Trace the history of life science in the first of a four-part MITeen series by mega-best-selling author Joy Hakim, who brought us The History of US."--Publisher's description.

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time.

From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Tenzing Norgay tells the story of a brave mountain climber who got to the top of Mount Everest.

A selection of K-12 cross-curricular activities for teaching Illinois State history.

Experience this poetic journey through the creation of everything, from the divine beginning all the way to you.