Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.

Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.

"Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's most mysterious places"--

"Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's most mysterious places"--

"What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can new mapping t.echnology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? Can we use forensic science to solve the mystery of how the Mayan civilization came to an end? Get lost in this compelling title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about the Maya"--Provided by the publisher. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

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Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? Find answers to these questions and more in this captivating title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Rome. From School Library Journal: Gr 2-5-Integrating science and history, this series uses archaeology as a means to explore the past. Highlighting techniques such as carbon dating, computer 3-D modeling, and soil sampling, each title describes how these methods are used to find and analyze evidence, answering questions about the various cultures and giving historians more information than they would gather from visual observations. Bright colors, plenty of sidebars, and spotlight features make these titles easy to navigate and highly attractive. The usual suspects of ancient cultures are featured. VERDICT Exploring familiar territory with a twist, these titles are good for schools looking to beef up their STEM work with students. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? Find answers to these questions and more in this captivating title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Rome. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

See below for English description. Un excellent ouvrage multidisciplinaire pour en savoir plus sur la guerre, les conflits et le terrorisme. An excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at themes of war, conflict, and terrorism. Original title: Global Conflict

See below for English description. La série de livres documentaires illustrés Enfants du monde aide les enfants à comprendre les grandes questions et les crises qui dominent l'actualité d'une manière sensible et appropriée à leur âge. Grâce à des comparaisons pertinentes, à un texte soigneusement étudié et à des illustrations frappantes, les enfants peuvent découvrir et comprendre pourquoi les gens n'ont pas tous la même culture, quelles sont les différentes coutumes et traditions, et pourquoi il est important de comprendre les gens d'autres cultures. Lorsque les problèmes ne peuvent être décrits avec des mots, les illustrations saisissantes et sensibles de Hanane Kai aident les enfants à visualiser ces problèmes à l'aide d'images adaptées à leur âge. The Enfants du monde picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important. Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualize the issues with images that are suited to their age. Original title : Children In Our World: Death and Grief

La planète bleue. Gaia. Terra. Voici quelques-uns des surnoms de notre belle planète. Malgré ces nombreuses appellations, il n'y a qu'une seule Terre. Des minuscules insectes que l'on rencontre en forêt aux énormes baleines nageant dans l'océan, elle apporte à tous ses habitants les ressources nécessaires à la vie. Mais notre planète est en danger, et nous devons la sauver! Dans cet album informatif et d'actualité, les jeunes lecteurs seront fascinés par l'abondance de faits captivants sur notre planète. Grâce à un glossaire et à des suggestions de lecture, les enfants, les enseignants et les parents pourront tous en apprendre davantage sur le réchauffement climatique.

See below for English description. Ce livre explique les concepts de racisme, de préjugés et d'intolérance tout en encourageant des discussions sur le respect et la sécurité. Explains the concepts of racism, prejudice, and intolerance while promoting discussions about respect and safety. Original title: Racism and Intolerance

The Asian elephant is one of Earth's most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save Asian elephants, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save the elephants, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The Asian elephant is one of Earth's most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save Asian elephants, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save the elephants, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The gorilla is one of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save gorillas, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save gorillas and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The gorilla is one of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save gorillas, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save gorillas and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The orangutan is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save orangutans, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save orangutans, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The orangutan is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save orangutans, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save orangutans, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The sea turtle is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save sea turtles, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save sea turtles, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The sea turtle is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save sea turtles, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save sea turtles, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The snow leopard is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save snow leopards, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save snow leopards, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The snow leopard is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save snow leopards, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. The series includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save snow leopards, and "how-to" career guides that show children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.