Bøger af Alicia Z. Klepeis

Did you know Costa Rica is home to seven active volcanoes, a cloud forest, and beautiful beaches? But the most special thing about this tropical nation might be the people! All across Costa Rica, people practice pura vida, or pure life, in which relaxation is key. A great introduction to Costa Rica, this title includes fascinating fun facts, a language feature, a timeline of important historical events, and so much more! Pick up this book and discover the wonder of Costa Rica!

"From its volcanic peaks to the turquoise waters of its Caribbean coastal beaches, Nicaragua is a beautiful country in Central America. Tourists come here to hike, surf, and scuba dive, or visit the country's small rural villages and towns. Through fun fact boxes, engaging sidebars, and detailed photographs, readers learn about the country's unique culture, such as its food, sports, government, and language. This exciting exploration of the people, history, and traditional and modern ways of life in Nicaragua fosters a deeper appreciation of diversity and a sense of multicultural curiosity in young readers"--

As a young girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of visiting wild animals in Africa. She grew up to be a famous for her work researching chimpanzees in the African nation of Tanzania. This book explores Goodall's life and her groundbreaking achievements.

Walt Disney made history by creating animated characters and movies that are still loved by fans to this day. Movies produced by Disney Studios continue to inspire the imaginations of audiences around the world. This book explores Disney's life and his groundbreaking achievements.

"Engaging images accompany information about Scotland. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Pakistan. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Netherlands. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

The Moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth: it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the Moon.

What kind of work might be taken over by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? From doing dangerous jobs to helping to create products, the ideas are endless. Learn how the future of work might change because of AI.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of sled dog racing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.

"Lions are stealthy hunters. They sneak up on their prey and then pounce! Find out how these animals hunt, what makes them such efficient predators, and how they thrive in their habitat."--Provided by publisher.