Books with author Susie Brooks

Sleek skyscrapers, foreboding volcanoes, high-tech transportation systems, and a world-famous cuisine are all unforgettable aspects of a trip to Japan. If readers cant get there in person, this book, full of thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes, is the next best thing. In fact, its comprehensive content delves into Japans history, economy, and daily life, too. Beautiful photographs transport readers to the very heart of this unique and visually exciting country.

Vibrant cities, colorful rainforests, massive mountains, and beautiful beaches all await in the amazing country called India. While India is full of visual wonders, a characteristic featured in this volumes photographs, its also a diverse nation with a fascinating history. Readers will discover all this about India as well as learn about its current thriving economy, multiethnic cultures, and daily lifestyles. Sidebars and statistics throughout the text offer additional interesting information that will help readers understand more about this captivating country.

An intimate and engaging portrait of the lives of children from around the world. Covering all continents, this series observes children in their everyday setting; where they live, what they eat, and how they spend their days. We are introduced to their families and friends and given insights into their lives and aspirations. Photographed by students from the local area, the images take us one step closer to the real lives of four children from each featured country.

Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's most dynamic countries.Discover:· Mexico's ancient abandoned cities and pyramid temples, and the history behind its spooky celebrations!· Delicious Mexican food - from tasty tortillas and spicy sauces, to chocolate and chilli peppers!· The beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and fiery volcanoes that make Mexico such a fascinating tourist destination.Everything you need is packed in this travel guide. So unpack the magic of Mexico and let's go!

Earths many rivers are exciting to study. Some move quickly over rapids, roaring in the ears of travelers. Others are home to flesh-eating turtles or ferocious fish. One runs through the majestic Grand Canyon. Readers explore some of the biggest and coolest rivers in the world, including the Amazon and the Nile, learning about each rivers environment and wildlife. Full-color photographs within an eye-catching layout take readers to the worlds biggest waterfall and complement basic science concepts, such as the water cycle. Geography has never been so exciting.

Although prehistoric people lived before writing enabled people to record and save information, they were still able to leave behind clues to what their lives were like through cave paintings and tools. Your readers will be taken to a very different world from the world they know todayone that is fraught with perils that these inventive and incisive people had to contend with, just to stay alive.

When a big earthquake hits, it seems impossible that scientists could measure it. But they can, even if theyre far away from the epicenter. The devastating and fascinating details of how earthquakes and volcanoes happen will engage readers from the moment they open this book. Including introductions to key geologic terms such as tectonic plates and seismic waves, the main content explains these key Earth science topics using clear language and diagrams. The explosive information is further highlighted by full-color photographs in an exciting design sure to engage readers from beginning to end.

Celebrated as the father of modern art, Paul Czanne found inspiration in the natural world, but rather than copying beautiful landscapes, he sought to show how people experience nature. In addition to scenes of his native Provence, Czanne painted memorable still lifes, portraits, and watercolors, experimenting with new techniques in painting that are still in use today. This stunning resource contains many of his greatest works and analyzes his patchwork style and its impact on later artists, including Matisse and Picasso.