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This is the story of one of human history's most iconic inventions: the steam engine. It follows a long and exciting history from the coal mines of England to the Industrial Revolution and the transcontinental railroad in the United States. With colorful images and surprising facts, readers will follow the evolution of the steam engine from a simple pump to the advanced electrical generators of today, while learning about the famous minds and inventions that made it all possible.

"As inhabitants of Earth, it is humanity's role to take care of the world in which we live. Human activity has greatly contributed to global climate change. As a result, countries around the world are joining together to tackle the threat of climate change, preserve our planet, and protect the environment. This book reveals the history of global climate action, environmental pacts, and the ways governments are using regulations and accords to protect Earth"--

Who hasn't dreamed of being able to fly? Through photographs, real-world history, and exciting facts, this book explores the possibilities and methods of giving people the ability of flight. In addition, readers will learn about some of nature's most interesting flying creatures and how they manage their feats of aviation. This book also examines key inventions that are helping humans achieve flight for themselves in the twenty-first century.

With the goddess Raijj's blessing, the Maraneph Clarionand her companions embark on a whirlwind adventureto take down her evil twin sister, Reign. Traveling on their quest,they encounter some familiar faces from the past. New magicaltechniques help them defeat strong, mysterious enemies. Theytravel through wondrous worlds, delving into the deep reaches of"hell" or struggling to grasp the light of "heaven" just to reachthe one they need.This story embarks a Maraneph descendant of Raijj on a journeythat will determine the fate of the world; rebirth or destruction, aclassic tale of good versus evil, where minions of the dark andservants of the light duel it out. Servants call for the blessing ofRaijj to obliterate evil while the minions use the trickery ofshadows to trap and devastate their opposition.

Henry is a lovable gorilla who lives in a beautiful garden, enjoys flying a kite and rides a black bike. He dreams of one day being able to ride his bike to the moon. His favorite foods are apples and bananas, but he reminds you that he hates lima beans. His friends, Herb the Orangutan, Bill the Giraffe and April the Koala Bear come to visit him and share in his exciting day. At the end, when it's time for bed, Henry puts on his pajamas, which have pictures of dogs and cats on them, and shares with the reader what he has learned that day.

The adventure of a lifetime begins on the night a man cub escapes certain doom at the hands of the tiger Shere Khan. In defiance of the tiger, the boy, Mowgli, is taken in by the Seeonee wolf pack and made a member. Mowgli comes of age in the jungle and is taught how to survive by Bagheera, the black panther; Baloo, the brown bear; and Kaa, the python. Always lurking nearby though is Shere Khan, who is determined that Mowgli will be his prey. But the hunter soon becomes the hunted when the boy and the tiger square off in an epic struggle which only one will survive. But greater than his fight with Shere Khan is the conflict Mowgli faces as he tries to find a place among wolves and humans - neither of whom truly accept him as one of their own.

This is the story of one of human history's most iconic inventions: the steam engine. It follows a long and exciting history from the coal mines of England to the Industrial Revolution and the transcontinental railroad in the United States. With colorful images and surprising facts, readers will follow the evolution of the steam engine from a simple pump to the advanced electrical generators of today, while learning about the famous minds and inventions that made it all possible.