Books with author Rob Bowden

A journey up the Nile River is a voyage along the largest river in the world. We travel the entire 4,144 miles (6,670 km), from the enormous Lake Victoria in East Africa, to the huge fan-shaped delta where the Nile joins the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile's source remained unknown until just 100 years ago. Famous explorers, such as David Livingstone, lost their lives looking for it, but others returned with tales of beautiful landscapes, exotic wildlife, and amazing people. Many of these sights can still be seen today. As we follow this journey, we will learn more about the people and places that line this extraordinary river.

Where is the biggest street carnival in Europe? What happens at the ancient site of Stonehenge on Midsummers day? Where will you find a Scouser, a Brummie, or a Cockney? This book helps you discover what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. Find out what the countryside looks like and what people do for fun. Discover what the cities are like and what the people eat. There are lots of facts, figures, and photos to help you find the information you need.

All life on earth is interdependent and depends on its environment to survive. When part of an ecosystem is destroyed or damaged it has a knock on effect on the plants, animals and people who form part of it. Human impact on environments and wildlife is causing environmental problems such as pollution, energy consumption, deforestation and climate change. If these issues are not addressed then it could spell disaster for the Earth. Sustainable development - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs - offers a viable solution to environmental problems. Using examples from around the world, this book will show how sustainable development can help us to work with environments and not against them. It also suggests some choices the reader can make to ensure a sustainable future. 'Databank' boxes give key facts, 'Opinion' panels highlight quotes from well-known speakers on the subject. There are also weblinks with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic.

Mr. Topper, the magician, entertained children by pulling all sorts of things from his top hat. There were bells, balls, dolls, bats, balloons, birds, orange cats, baby ducks and more! One day he could not find his hat. Everyone wanted to help, and they looked all over town. He found all kinds of friends in the search, and at last, the hat! Where had it been?