Science Geography

Fridtjof Nansen war, wie sein Biograf Walter Bauer schreibt, "Polarforscher, Zoologe, Geograph, Meteorologe, Ozeanograph, Konstrukteur, Organisator, Schriftsteller, Professor und Rektor, Gesandter, Völkerbund-Delegierter, Hoher Kommissar und Friedensnobelpreisträger." 1888 durchquert er als erster Mensch Grönland und schließt Freundschaft mit den Inuit, deren faszinierende Lebensweise er monatelang studiert.

Um 1450 verändert eine Erfindung die Welt: Das Buchdruckverfahren von Johannes Gutenberg ermöglicht es, Publikationen in hoher Stückzahl und relativ preiswert zu vervielfältigen. Die technische Grundlage für die geistigen, politischen und religiösen Veränderungen der nachfolgenden Jahrhunderte ist geschaffen.

Auf die Einladung von acht Professoren stürmten im Sommer 2002 fünftausend Kinder die Aula der Universität Tübingen, um endlich einmal auf die großen Warum?-Fragen eine befriedigende Antwort zu erhalten. Die Journalisten und Ideengeber dieser Vorlesungsreihe, Ulrich Janßen und Ulla Steuernagel, haben die Vorträge dokumentiert und präsentieren nun die spannenden Ergebnisse dieser Kinder-Uni.

Australia is home to some of the most unusual animals in the world. Did you know, millions of years ago, all the continents were clumped into one large landmass? When the continents began to break away, South America, Antarctica, and Australia were still stuck together. Later, South America connected to North America, but Australia separated. It kept evolving in isolation, which is why the animals of Australia can look very different from animals anywhere else in the world.

When bitter King Rupert makes Herman the Wizard cast a spell on a frog pond, strange happenings take place. You see, frogs are the happiest of all creatures, and the king hates it when others are happy when he is not. The spell makes all the frogs miserable because now they wish for things that they were always content to live without. But only one wish comes true and this makes the other frogs very mad.

This audiobook offers an informative approach to finding a variety of birds across a variety of habitats. It is broken down by season and habitat. Each habitat has descriptions including a brief breakdown of the plant community, elevation, and includes two short species profiles, and one story about resident birds in that habitat. Colorado has extraordinary geography, and visiting any of these places during any season guarantees wonderful views and many opportunities to view wildlife during all times of the year.

Wouldn't you like to take a family vacation to a place you've never been, right now? You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like for other kids! Visit fascinating countries around the world without ever having to leave your home with a kids’ documentary series that teaches an appreciation for both culture and biodiversity by country worldwide.

Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father. Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector decides to find a way to thwart the plan and save what matters most to him: the sea, his family, and his dream.

In November 1956, a unified Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh came into being. In February 2014, Parliament bifurcated it to create two Telugu-speaking states: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Old History, New Geography provides the context, text and subtext to the bifurcation, which continues to be contentious and controversial.

Discover all the wonders of Britain in "1000 Amazing Facts About Britain for Kids!" This intriguing and sometimes bizarre journey takes young listeners on an adventure through all sorts, from gory histories to absolutely mental traditions... Yes, it's normal to burn a man in a hat who is made of old newspapers and jumpers on bonfire night. Totally normal.

Faszinierende Farben der Vegetation, endlose Weiten der Wüste, nächtliches Tierleben im Urwald: Viele Jahre lang reiste Humboldt durch den amerikanischen Kontinent, beobachtete, untersuchte und skizzierte. Dabei interessierte ihn nicht nur Naturforschung, sondern ihn trieb die Frage nach dem großen Ganzen an. Dokumentiert hat er dies in seinen 1808 erschienenen Aufsätzen, in denen sich die sinnliche Wahrnehmung von Natur auf einzigartige Weise mit wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnis und literarischer Qualität verbindet.

In Book Three of Holly Webb's The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, 12-year-old Maisie and her dog Eddie are invited to join Maisie's friend Alice on a trip to the country. It's lovely to get away from the London smog, but there is something strange about the manor where the girls are staying. Odd noises, horrid smells, and sightings of a spectral cat keep them up at night. Has Alice's father rented a haunted house? There must be a logical explanation, and Maisie plans to use her detecting skills to find out what it is!

Welcome to the United States of America! The USA is the third largest country in the world and also, one of the most beautiful. It is full of lakes and rivers, mountains and canyons, beaches and deserts. It has many different trees and flowers and all sorts of different crops grown for use as food. And, of course, America has birds and animals of all kinds. Last, but not least, the United States has about 300 million people from many different backgrounds and cultures.

Deforestation. Desertification. Species extinction. Global warming. Growing threats to food and water. The driving issues of our times are the result of one huge problem: Us. As the population continues to grow, our problems will increase. And this means that every way we look at it, a planet of 10 billion people is likely to be a nightmare. Stephen Emmott, a scientist whose lab is at the forefront of research into complex natural systems, sounds the alarm. This is a snapshot of our planet, and our species, approaching a crisis, and a stark analysis of where this leaves us.

Learn multiplication and your states! Multiplication Rap: Includes rap and hip-hop-style songs teaching facts 0-12 both with and without the answers, and multiplication strategies "Just Think Of Doubles" concept, the "Order Property" strategy, and more. States and Capitals: Songs that will help kids of all ages master the names of the 50 states, their capitals, and interesting facts about each state!

On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last 91 kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds - the largest and most unusual parrots on earth - have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of 14 humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.

Originally published in the hopes of children understanding their place in the world better, both in a geographic and global sense, these stories by Post foreign correspondents feature the real-life stories of kids all over the world. From Yuki who rides a subway train to school every day in Tokyo to Sayeed who guides tourists on camel rides in Egypt, these children's stories carry the underlying message that in the eyes of our children, there is far more that unites us than divides us.

Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real—it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. The shallow roots of the mesquite tree can grow almost 200 feet across to absorb water.

Around the world, city highways and country roads have cut through natural spaces. Wild animals are blocked from the resources they need to survive, or must make dangerous crossings across busy roads to get to them. Fortunately, solving this problem has inspired some creative solutions! Take a tour of wildlife crossings across the globe, from grassy badger bridges to underpasses for elephants. Discover how these inventive pathways have saved both animal and human lives and helped preserve ecosystems.

It might seem lonely at the top of the world, but the North Pole is teeming with life! Polar bears, walruses, and arctic seals make their home on sea ice that can be nine feet thick while the Inuit and other indigenous peoples continue their traditions and means for survival in this harsh climate.