Fagbøger for børn og unge: opdagelser og udforskning

Legend has it that a paymaster lost his gold on Commissioners Road during the War of 1812, and Sam, Eadie, and Ben are determined to find it. Even though its been 200 years, the trio makes some progress, only to discover the mystery may be harder to solve than they anticipated.

Una colección inspiradora de 100 hombres famosos y no tan famosos que hicieron del mundo un lugar mejor a través de la compasión, la generosidad y la confianza en sí mismos. Los niños al crecer pueden ser todo lo que ellos deseen ser. Este libro llega en un momento oportuno para ampliar el diálogo sobre los roles de género y ofrecer a los niños un mensaje alternativo: la masculinidad es amplia y puede significar muchas cosas. En Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes no encontrarás historias sobre cómo matar dragones o salvar princesas. Su autor, Ben Brooks -con la ayuda de Quinton Wintor y sus llamativas ilustraciones a todo color- ofrece una reflexión diferente y novedosa para los jóvenes, que celebra a los introvertidos e innovadores, la sensibilidad y la resiliencia, la libre expresión y la individualidad. Esta colección reúne las historias de 100 hombres famosos, y no tan famosos, del pasado y del presente: Frank Ocean, Salvador Dali, Beethoven, Barack Obama, Ai Weiwei, Lionel Messi, Jesse Owens y Jorge Muñoz, entre muchos otros héroes de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Cada uno de ellos, a su manera, es un rompedor de reglas y de estereotipos, e hicieron del mundo un lugar mejor a través de la compasión, la generosidad y la confianza en sí mismos.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, author Ben Brooks-with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color illustrations-offers a welcome alternative narrative: one that celebrates introverts and innovators, sensitivity and resilience, individuality and expression. 

 It's an accessible compilation of 100 famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, every single one of them a rule-breaker and stereotype-smasher in his own way. Entries include Jamie Oliver, Salvador Dali, John Lennon, Lionel Messi, Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, Barack Obama, Ai Weiwei, Bill Gates, John Green, Mahatma Gandhi, and so many more-heroes from all walks of life and from all over the world.

A book about planets and our solar system for children, Contains information about each planet in the solar system, what it's made of, its distance from the sun and what kind of atmosphere it has.Very useful for little astronomers to increase their knowledge of the cosmos.

Offers a look into the life of Matthew Henson, from his humble birth to his crucial role in the discovery of the North Pole.

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!" With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

An engaging illustrated biography about Sir Francis Drake: famous explorer, feared pirate, and the second person to ever sail around the world.Sir Francis Drake may not have been the first person to sail around the globe, but he still made history as the second. Along the way, he stole a lot of treasure, lost a few ships in battle and bad weather, and made an enemy of King Phillip II of Spain. Learn all about the life and exploits of this 16th century privateer and explorer in this exciting book packed full of fun facts, vibrant illustrations, and interactive activities.

- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects- "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- "Learn More" section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

In 1809, Peter, a victim of amnesia, embarks on a series of amazing adventures with David Thompson, soon to become a famous explorer and mapmaker.

Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, highly readable Who Was . . . ? biography with black-and-white artwork by John O?Brien.

The wind and snow blow so hard, you can't see your hand in front of your face. Your heating fuel is nearly gone, and so is your food. How do you survive? Five fourteen?year?olds face this desperate situation on a deadly journey in Antarctica. It is 2083. They are contes?tants on a reality TV show, Antarctic Survivor, which is set up to re?create Robert F. Scott's 1912 doomed attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole. But in 2083 reality TV is not just an act. Contestants literally relive ? or die during ? the simulations of events. Robert Scott and his team were experienced explorers and scientists, but their attempt to reach the Pole proved fatal. What chance does the Antarctic Survivor team have? This action?packed, riveting adventure ? full of fascinating direct quotes from Scott's journals and other accounts of the expedition ? is both a heart?wrenching drama from the past and a disquieting glimpse into the future. Ages 12+

Originally discovered in 1588, this remarkable text by history's most respected wizard is revealed to the world for the very first time. Lavishly illustrated by four dedicated artists.

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

An introduction to the lives of Lewis and Clark and to the exploratory expedition they led from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century.

A concise look at the legendary Shoshone woman who led explorers Lewis and Clark on their route from the Dakotas to the Pacific Ocean. Born in the Rocky Mountains, Sacagawea was taken captive and held hundreds of miles away from home for years. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark came through her new village, Sacagawea was offered as a guide since the explorers were heading toward Shoshone territory, where she was from. Pregnant with her first child and the only woman on the expedition, she accompanied them through the frigid winter of 1804-05 and gave birth to her son as the group traveled west. Her knowledge of the land, interpretation skills, and diplomatic manner were of great use to the team and helped ensure a successful voyage. This child friendly narrative of Sacagawea's intrepid life contains memorable facts, history, and context, accompanied by elegant illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline, author's note, and bibliography.

Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz takes us on a historic tour of Christopher Colubus! "In a simple, short biography of Columbus she has been extraordinarily successful in extracting the essence of the man."-The Horn BookChristopher Columbus thought he knew where he was going. He had planned to be the first to cross the ocean and reach the rich lands of the Indies. And when he returned to Spain, he insisted to everyone who would listen that he'd succeeded. But that wasn't exactly true. Little did Columbus know that his mistake would come to be known as America!"Fritz's unconventional look at the great explorer who accidently discovered the New World reveals the navigator's obstinate as well as his visionary side."-School Library Journal

Bones. Bones. We look for bones.We look for the bones of dinosaurs.Six small paleontologists search for bones. When they find them, they dig them up, wrap them, and load them on a truck, bound for the museum.There, they carefully put together the bones of a giant dinosaur.In bright, bold, exuberant pictures, with a text that is just right for reading or chanting aloud, Byron Barton looks at just what happens to the bones left behind by dinosaurs of long, long ago.