Название: Where Is Mount Everest?
Автор: Nico Medina
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 45 Мб
Язык: английский / English

As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!

Название: Наша красная звезда
Автор: Черников Н. Д.
Издательство: Детская литература
Год: 1987
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 64
Размер: 22,9 Мб
Язык: русский

Красная звезда горит на флаге СССР, на гербе, на орденах и медалях, на значке октябренка. Привлекая большой документальный материал, автор рассказывает о советской символике.

Название: Where Is the Grand Canyon?
Автор: Jim O'Connor
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 39 Мб
Язык: английский / English

There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now. A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every year) round out this informative, easy-to-read account.

Название: Where Is the Eiffel Tower?
Автор: Anastasio Dina
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 59 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world! When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it.

Название: Who Is Stan Lee?
Автор: Geoff Edgers
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 29 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Stanley Lieber was just seventeen when he got his first job at Timely Comics in 1939. Since then, the man now known as Stan Lee has launched a comic book empire, made Marvel Comics a household name, and created iconic superheroes such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Fantastic Four. Stan Lee is still dreaming up caped crusaders and masked vigilantes in his nineties. Who Is Stan Lee? tells the story of a New York City kid with a superhero-sized imagination.

Название: Where Are the Great Pyramids?
Автор: Dorothy Hoobler
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 52 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Great Pyramids of Egypt--all kids over the age of five recognize them instantly. These massive tombs were built thousands of years ago, and still no one knows exactly how the ancient Egyptians did it! In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made. Easy to read and scrupulously researched, this explores the mysteries that have attracted countless visitors to the pyramids for centuries.

Название: I Can Draw! Animals: 50 Simple Step-by-Step Guides
Автор: William Potter
Издательство: Arcturus
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 19 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This delightful book proves that absolutely anyone can be an animal artist! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create really wild portraits and nature scenes that you will love showing to friends and family. Whether you want to doodle a dog, illustrate an iguana, or copy a crocodile, here you'll find everything that you need to get drawing. Come join the arty party! Ideal for children aged 6+.

Название: I Can Draw! Anything: 50 Simple Step-by-Step Guides
Автор: William Potter
Издательство: Arcturus
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 22 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This colourful, charming book makes art utterly accessible! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create fun characters and exciting scenes that you will love showing to friends and family. Whether you want to portray a pirate, doodle a dinosaur, or sketch a superhero, here you'll find everything that you need to get drawing. Come join the arty party! Ideal for children aged 6+.

Название: Where Is Easter Island?
Автор: Megan Stine
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 27 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Unearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on this tiny remote Pacific island. Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, has intrigued visitors since Europeans first arrived in the 1700s. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery. Megan Stine reveals it all in a gripping narrative.

Название: Where Is Machu Picchu?
Автор: Megan Stine
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 52 Мб
Язык: английский / English

What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title. Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call these famous ruins home.