Books with title Explorer

The explorer (1909)Author: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965Language: EnglishTHE sea was very calm. There was no ship in sight, and the sea-gulls were motionless upon its even grey- ness. They sky was dark with lowering clouds, but there was no wind. The line of the horizon was clear and delicate. The shingly beach, no less deserted, was thick with tangled seaweed, and the innumerable shells crumbled under the feet that trod them. The breakwaters, which sought to prevent the unceasing en- croachment of the waves, were rotten with age and green with the sea-slime. It was a desolate scene, but there was a restfulness in its melancholy; and the great silence, the suave monotony of colour, might have given peace to a heart that was troubled. They could not assuage the torment of the woman who stood alone upon that spot. She did not stir; and, though her gaze was steadfast, she saw nothing. Nature has neither love nor hate, and with indifference smiles upon the light at heart and to the heavy brings a deeper sorrow. It is a great irony that the old Greek, so wise and prudent, who fancied that the gods lived utterly apart from human passions, divinely uncon- scious in their high palaces of the grief and joy, the hope and despair, of the turbulent crowd of men, should have gone down to posterity as the apostle of brutish pleasure....

Compiling the best titles from DK's very successful Nature Activities series, Nature Explorer allows readers to learn about rocks and minerals, birds, insects, weather, and more, with spectacular photography and illustrations serving as an informative backdrop. In addition, readers are encouraged to observe, take notes, and do their own experiments in the park, their backyards, even their own kitchen! Easy-to-do activities help teach kids about the world around them.

W. Somerset Maugham's seventh novel, "The Explorer" was originally published in 1907. It is the story of Fred Allerton and his children as they deal with the loss of their birthright, a palatial estate named Hamlyn's Purlieu. After Fred Allerton squanders the family fortune and dishonors the family name, his children, Lucy and George, must try to set things right.

We know that Mars is red in color but why? Have you ever thought what it would be like being a space explorer to our planet neighbor, Mars?This book answers all kinds of questions you may have about the planet Mars.Questions like… How did Mars get its name? How far is Mars from Earth? Is there water on the planet? Are we going to go there? And many more…This book reveals what Mars is really like and what we humans are doing to get there… Who knows maybe one day there might be a human colony on the Red Planet.“I bought the book for my eight-year-old niece but found myself equally engrossed in it. Every page is filled with beautiful images and clear, lucid writing…”This book is filled with color images and interesting Martian facts. Ideal for young readers from ages 6 to 8 who are interested in Space.To go on a voyage of exploration to the 4th planet from the Sun get your copy of “Mars Explorer” today!TJ Rob — www.TJRob.comFor a FREE eBook visit www.TJRob.comBook Contents:1. Mars — A Mystery? 2. Where is Mars?3. Who or What is Mars named after?4. How far away is Mars?5. Why do we want to explore other planets?6. Why Mars and not Venus?7. What makes Mars the best planet to explore?8. How long is the journey to Mars?9. How could we get to Mars?10. Living in Space11. Previous Missions to Mars12. Missions to Mars13. What did they find on Mars?14. Mars VS Earth — Differences?15. Communicating with Mars16. 7 Interesting Mars Facts17. Amazing features on Mars — Mons Olympus18. Amazing features on Mars — Valles Marineris19. A Future Colony on Mars?20. Please leave a review and Other EXCITING books by TJ Rob

When Tom’s dad, a famous explorer, goes missing in the North Pole, Tom decides he must find him. A daring adventure begins across the treacherous icy terrain of the North Pole as Tom braves freezing blizzards, icebergs, and enormous Arctic animals to find his father. Part picture book, part graphic novel—this stylishly illustrated story will appeal to readers of all ages.

Barely escaping their captors, Aadi and Eirena are determined to save their dying friend. After their final confrontation with the species that tortured them, they've changed-unfortunately, not for the better. The changes caused by a terrible experiment force Aadi to accept the possibility that he may never be fit to go home, and that holding onto his sanity, or leading his friends to safety will end in failure and may rip his friendship with Eirena apart, forever. Time is slipping away and the possibility of losing his friend is not an option, but the foe that awaits them may be worse than the one they left.

Do you want to experience what it's like to chart new territory and survive the unexpected? Discover the unknown as you... ● find your way in fog ● follow the stars ● find fossils and bones ● predict rain ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects help you navigate the wild, using nature's resources―and your own!

Doodle and design in this book filled with facts about outer space and over 100 stickers!This is a unique introduction to outer space that will take readers on a journey from the first man in space to moon missions to recent breakthroughs and beyond! Add color to planets, doodle rocket ships, draw your own space suit, and discover fascinating facts!Coloring-in as you’ve never seen it before—especially for all design-conscious, creative kids. Beautiful black line images inspire children to think about and experiment with design, pattern and style as they learn from professional artists. Pages studded with fascinating facts add a learning element, helping young readers to use their imaginations to increase focus, hone artistic skills, and lose themselves in gadget-free creative time.