Melanie Waldron

We have been making use of different energy sources for thousands of years. But we are using more energy now than ever, and we wonder about the future. Fossil fuels may run out, and scientists are looking for other sources of energy. Will nuclear, wind, solar, water, biomass, or geothermal energy be our future? Or does the future of energy lie in a combination of sources? You decide!

The Future of Energy

The Great Debate

Nick Hunter

Rebecca Rissman

Catherine Chambers

Mark Featherstone

Tom Bancroft

Emily Shuckburgh

Gerrit Vyn

Jonathan Craig

Scott Maxwell

Hugh Tuffen

Justin Dallas

Bridget Light

Find out about amazing careers with The Coolest Jobs on the Planet. This series offers first-hand accounts of cool jobs from people who have succeeded in their field. Each book looks at what the job involves, what skills you need, and how to get started.

The Coolest Jobs on the Planet

Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the many different types of maps available and discusses which are best for different applications.

Types of Maps

How did a volcanic eruption put an end to Minoan civilization? What crops did the Ancient Greeks grow? How did city-states form around the Greek empire? Geography Matters in Ancient Greece looks at how the Greek Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Greek life through its geography. Read about how the hot climate affected the crops that Greeks could grow and the housing and clothing they needed, how the Mycenaeans were able to protect themselves from attackers by using the natural features of their landscape and their natural resources of stone and how its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea helped the Greek Empire in trading and in strengthening their military might.

Geography Matters in Ancient Greece

How do we know about the Incas? What were Inca towns and cities like? What was the "lost city of the Incas"? Read Geography Matters in the Inca Empire to find out the answers to these questions and more. The book looks at how the Inca empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Inca life through its geography. Read about how the mountainous terrain of the Andes led to the development of terraced farming, how the Incas worshipped the mountain peaks as gods, and how they built thousands of miles of roads and bridges to connect people throughout their vast empire. (From publisher).

Geography Matters in the Inca Empire

Find out what s involved in becoming a volcanologist from a top professional in the field. You'll find out about the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills he uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in the shadow of erupting volcanoes "

Volcanologist

"Seeds and fruits carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants. New plants are created from seeds and fruits help to protect and spread those seeds. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of seeds and fruit, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the huge variation in seeds and fruits, what seeds and fruit are for, the parts of a flowering plant, how seeds are made, what's inside a seed, what seeds need to germinate, different types of fruit, methods plants use to disperse seeds, and our relationship with seeds and fruits. A wide range of examples present readers with seeds and fruit they will be familiar with plus spectacular and unusual examples from around the world. These demonstrate what different seeds and fruit have in common and some incredible seed and fruit adaptations that allow plants to survive in different conditions and habitats. Two simple activities help stimulate thought, reinforce learning, and bring the concepts to life."--

Seeds and Fruits

Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the many different ways that maps can be used to show natural features and processes.

Mapping the Land and Weather

In this book you'll learn about how seeds are made, what they need to germinate, different types of fruit, how seeds are spread, some incredible seed and fruit adaptations and how these can help plants to grow and survive.

Melanie Waldron

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