Ben Hubbard
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Air Field officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather...
2) Ocean
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
156 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 13 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From colossal whales to microscopic plankton, our vast oceans are teeming with a wide range of weird and wonderful plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated reference guide is perfect for budding explorers aged 9-12, teaching and helping them discover the secrets of the underwater kingdom! "--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
" This exciting introduction to oceans is brimming with curious creatures, beautiful homes, and incredible adventures. From the spectacular seabirds soaring over Earth's vast oceans, to the tiny creatures lurking on the ocean floor, get ready for an adventure into the great unknown... Dive in and explore forgotten shipwrecks, swim with fantastic fish, and other awesome underwater animals, and weave your way through secret deepsea homes. You'll travel...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
106 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures . . . including cannibalism. Learn about the many miscalculations,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Connections made with other people affect the way we grow and thrive. But it can be hard to make new friends and maintain old relationships. Learn how to connect with people, be a good friend, and get the most out of friendships"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xx, 359 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"MBS is the untold story of how a mysterious young prince emerged from Saudi Arabia's sprawling royal family to overhaul the economy and society of the richest country in the Middle East--and gather as much power as possible into his own hands. Since his father, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015, Mohammed bin Salman has leveraged his influence to restructure the kingdom's economy, loosen its strict Islamic social codes, and confront its...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Prepare for blast-off! The Complete Guide to Space Exploration is your intergalactic ticket to the greatest journeys ever undertaken by humankind: the exploration of the universe. From the first telescope to the prospect of space tourism in the future, learn all about the history, achievements, practicalities, technology and future of space travel.
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the milestones of medical history across generations and cultures all over the world.
A comprehensive introduction to the most important questions, ideas, movements, and events that have defined medicine throughout history. Entries explore and explain each idea, placing them in their social and cultural context.
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Cómo se diagnostican las enfermadades? ¿Qué es el cáncer ¿Por qué algunas pandemias son tan mortíferas? Este libro responde estas y otras muchas preguntas, explorando y explicando los logros y hallazghos que han configurado nuestra visión moderna de la medicina y nos ayudan a proteger y promover nuestra salud. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la medicina desbroza la jerga científica y ofrece sencillas explicaciones de los hitos más...
